Latvian Land Forces

Latvian Land Forces
Sauszemes spēki
Emblem of the Latvian Land Forces HQ
Active1918–1940, 1991–present
CountryLatvia
TypeArmy
RoleLand warfare
Size7,870 Professional soldiers
10,000 National Guard
38,000 Reserve
Part ofLatvian National Armed Forces
Motto(s)Vienotībā spēks
(English: "Power in unity")
Anniversaries30 April (Land Forces Day)
4 May (Independence Restoration and Armed Forces Day)
Engagements
Commanders
Commander of the HQColonel Oskars Kudlis

The Latvian Land Forces (Latvian: Sauszemes spēki, SzS) together with the Latvian National Guard form the land warfare branch of the Latvian National Armed Forces. From 2007 to 2024, the Land Forces were organized as a fully professional standing army until the re-introduction of conscription.