Military Of Mali

The Army controls the small navy (approx. 130 sailors and 3 river patrol boats). Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Tuareg Rebellion , the Army has struggled to maintain its size, despite recent military aid from the United States . It is organized into a single brigade consisting of four motorized infantry battalions, an MBT battalion operating T-34/85s, and a light armoured battalion of Type 62s. An airborne battalion and two companies of commandos comprise the nation's special forces. Manpower is provided by two-year selective conscription.

Military branches:
Army, Air Force, Gendarmerie, Republican Guard, National Guard, National Police (Surete Nationale)

Military manpower - availability:

''males age 15-49:''
2,369,578 (2002 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

''males age 15-49:''
1,358,646 (2002 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$68 million (FY03)

Military expenditures - procurement:
$5 million (FY03)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
2% (FY01)

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