Military of Cameroon
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The Cameroonian military generally has been an apolitical force dominated by civilian control. Traditional dependence on the French defense capability, although reduced, continues to be the case as French military advisers remain closely involved in preparing the Cameroonian forces for deployment to the contested Bakassi Peninsula. The armed forces number 26,000-27,000 personnel in ground, air, and naval forces.
The Cameroonian armed forces have bases spread all over Cameroon, including in Ngoundéré. Air Force bases are located in Garoua, Yaoundé, Douala and Bamenda.[citation needed]
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The branches of the Cameroonian military are the Army, the Navy (including the Naval Infantry), the Air Force,[1] the National Gendarmerie, and the Presidential Guard.
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 3,525,307 (2005 est.)[1]
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 1,946,767 (2005 est.)[1]
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 191,619 (2005 est.)[1]
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $155 million (FY98/99)[citation needed]
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 1.4% (2006)[1]
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