Reunion Military Profile 2006

Military branches

no regular indigenous military forces; French forces (includes Army, Navy, Air Force, and Gendarmerie) (2005)

Military service age and obligation

18 years of age (2004)

Manpower available for military service

males age 18-49: 183,421
females age 18-49: 185,606 (2005 est.)

Manpower fit for military service

males age 18-49: 142,578
females age 18-49: 154,273 (2005 est.)

Manpower reaching military service age annually

males age 18-49: 7,339
females age 18-49: 7,007 (2005 est.)

Military - note

defense is the responsibility of France