Defense Forces (Iran)
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     Branches:
         Islamic Republic of Iran Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force, and Revolutionary
         Guard Corps (includes Basij militia and own ground, air, and naval forces);
         Law Enforcement Forces
     Manpower availability:
         males 15-49, 13,267,810; 7,895,591 fit for military service; 552,408 reach
         military age (21) annually
     Defense expenditures:
         exchange rate conversion - $13 billion, 14-15% of GNP (1991 est.)