The military resources of the Comoros consist of a small standing army and a 500-member police force, as well as a 500-member defense force. A defense treaty with France provides naval resources for protection of territorial waters, training of Comorian military personnel, and air surveillance. France maintains a small troop presence in Comoros at government request. France maintains a small maritime base and a foreign legion contingent on Mayotte.
Military branches:
Comoran Security Force
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
136,914 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
81,477 (2000 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA%
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