Military branches:
National Army of Nicaragua (Ejercito Nacional de Nicaragua, ENN; includes Navy, Air Force) (2010)
Military service age and obligation:
17 years of age for voluntary military service; tour of duty 18-36 months (2008)
Manpower available for military service:
males age 16-49: 1,605,398
females age 16-49: 1,594,270 (2010 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:
males age 16-49: 1,318,762
females age 16-49: 1,374,652 (2010 est.)