Military branchesBolivian Armed Forces: Bolivian Army (Ejercito Boliviano), Bolivian Navy (Armada Boliviana; includes marines), Bolivian Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Boliviana, FAB) (2008) Military service age and obligation18 years of age for 12-month compulsory military service; when annual number of volunteers falls short of goal, compulsory recruitment is effected, including conscription of boys as young as 14; 15-19 years of age for voluntary premilitary service, provides exemption from further military service (2008) Manpower available for military servicemales age 16-49: 2,295,746 Manpower fit for military servicemales age 16-49: 1,600,219 |
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Source: CIA World Factbook | |