Latvian National Guard
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The Latvian National Guard or NG (Latvian: Latvijas Republikas Zemessardze, ZS) is a part of the Latvian National Armed Forces. The National Guard is a basic land component, consisting of volunteers who perform traditional national guard duties such as crisis response and support for military operations. It consists of the Staff Headquarters and 4 brigades (formally - regions or novadi), which are divided into 18 battalions. The National Guard continued its development also after Latvia joined NATO.
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Quick Facts National Guard of the Republic of Latvia, Founded ...
National Guard of the Republic of Latvia | |
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Latvijas Republikas Zemessardze | |
Founded | 23 August 1991; 32 years ago (1991-08-23) |
Country | Latvia |
Type | |
Size | 10,000 personnel[1] |
Part of | Latvian National Armed Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Maiznīcas iela 5, Rīga, LV-1001 |
Anniversaries | 23 August |
Website | https://www.zs.mil.lv |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier general Kaspars Pudāns[2] |
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