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'Military branches:'
Army, Navy, Air Force, National Gendarmerie, National Guard, National Police, Presidential Guard
'Military manpower - availability:'

''males age 15-49:''
644,294 (2002 est.)
'Military manpower - fit for military service:'

''males age 15-49:''
312,276 (2002 est.)
'Military expenditures - dollar figure:'
$37.1 million (FY01)
'Military expenditures - percent of GDP:'
3.7% (FY01)
Currently, the Mauritanian military is serving in Operation Enduring Freedom - Trans Sahara.

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★ CIA World Factbook: Mauritania