National Guard (Tajikistan)

National Guard
Гвардияи миллӣ
Members of the ceremonial company of the National Guard at the Palace of the Nation in Dushanbe.
Founded3 September 1995 (1995-09-03)
Country Tajikistan
Allegiance President of Tajikistan
Branch Armed Forces of Tajikistan (1992–2006)
TypeNational guard, special operations
Garrison/HQRasht District, Dushanbe
Nickname(s)Presidential National Guard
Motto(s)"Service to the Country and the President's Life!" (Ба Ватан содиқона хизмат мекунам!)
Colors    Red & Grey
Anniversaries3 September (Day of the National Guard/Рӯзи Гвардияи миллии)
EngagementsTajik civil war
Commanders
Supreme Commander in ChiefEmomali Rahmon
Ceremonial chiefBobojon Jamolzoda
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The National Guard (Russian: Национальная гвардия Таджикистана, romanized: Natsional'naya gvardiya Tadzhikistana; Tajik: Гвардияи миллии Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, romanized: Gvardiyai millī Jumhurii Tojikiston), formerly called the Brigade of Special Mission and Presidential Guard, is the National Guard service branch of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan, under direct command of the President of Tajikistan. Their primary task is ensuring public safety and security, which is similar to the tasks of the Tajik Internal Troops. The National Guard also takes part in ceremonial duties in Tajikistan.