| Military branches: | no regular military forces; under the 1983 Compact of Free Association, the US has full authority and responsibility for security and defense of the Marshall Islands; Marshall Islands Police (2006) |
| Manpower available for military service: | males age 18-49: 13,465 (2005 est.) |
| Manpower fit for military service: | males age 18-49: 10,792 (2005 est.) |
| Manpower reaching military service age annually: | males age 18-49: 726 (2005 est.) |
| Military expenditures - percent of GDP: | NA |
| Military - note: | defense is the responsibility of the US |
