Cyprus Military
Cyprus Military: A summary of information about Cyprus Military, from government research data as well as independent research and other sources.
Cyprus: Military
Military branches
Greek Cypriot area: Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG; includes air and naval elements), Hellenic Forces Regiment on Cyprus (ELDYK), Greek Cypriot Police; Turkish Cypriot area: Turkish Cypriot Security Force (TCSF), Turkish mainland army units
Military manpower - military age
18 years of age
Military manpower - availability
males age 15-49: 196,317 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service
males age 15-49: 134,865 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually
males: 6,541 (2000 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure
$320 million (FY99)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP
5% (FY99)
