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Military Service Age and Obligation

18 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service, no conscription (2012)

Botswana Defense Force (BDF): Ground Forces Command, Air Wing Command, Defense Logistics Command, Special Forces Group (2013)

Males age 16-49: 557,647

Females age 16-49: 531,095 (2010 est.)

Males age 16-49: 340,949

Females age 16-49: 302,332 (2010 est.)

Male: 23,649

Female: 23,063 (2010 est.)

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2.31% of GDP (2012) country comparison to the world: 34 2.43% of GDP (2011) 2.31% of GDP (2010)