17 years of age for voluntary military service (with parental consent); no conscription; women allowed to serve in most combat roles, except the Army special forces (2013)
Military Branches
Australian Defense Force (ADF): Australian Army; Royal Australian Navy (includes Naval Aviation Force); Royal Australian Air Force; Joint Operations Command (JOC) (2013)
Manpower available for military service
Males age 16-49: 5,316,464
Females age 16-49: 5,116,722 (2010 est.)
Manpower Fit for Military Service
Males age 16-49: 4,411,958
Females age 16-49: 4,239,985 (2010 est.)
Manpower Reaching Militarily Significant Age Annually
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