Military ::Sierra Leone
Military branches:
Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF): Army (includes
Maritime Wing and Air Wing) (2010)
Military service age and obligation:
17 years 6 months of age for male and female voluntary military service (younger with parental consent); no conscription; candidates must be HIV negative (2009)
Manpower available for military service:
males age 16-49: 1,156,724 (2010 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:
males age 16-49: 713,190
females age 16-49: 813,830 (2010 est.)