154th Preobrazhensky Independent Commandant's Regiment
154th Preobrazhensky Independent Commandant's Regiment serves as the official honor guard regiment of the Russian Armed Forces and serves as the main honor guard unit of the armed forces, stationed in Moscow. Aside from being the honor guard unit, it is also charged with duties assisting the Commander, Moscow Garrison, and to serve garrison and protection duties in the protection of the capital city and its military infrastructure. Its barracks is at Lefortovo District, Moscow, part of the South-Eastern Administrative Okrug.
| 154th Preobrazhensky Independent Commandant's Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 154-й отдельный комендантский Преображенский полк | |
Great emblem of the 154th ICR | |
| Active | December 1979 – present |
| Country | Soviet Union (1979–91) Russia (1991–present) |
| Allegiance | President of Russia |
| Branch | Russian Armed Forces |
| Type | Infantry Regiment |
| Role | Memorial Affairs, Ceremonies and Special Events (one battalion) Military security (two battalions) Special Forces (one independent company) |
| Size | One regiment of three battalions and two independent companies |
| Part of | Military Commandant of Moscow |
| Garrison/HQ | Moscow |
| Motto(s) | Положение обязывает (Polozhenie obyazyvaet) (Noble Obligation) |
| Colors | Blue and Red |
| March | Quick: Ballad of a Soldier Slow: Preobrazhensky Regiment March |
| Anniversaries | 12 April (raising of the Honor Guard Company) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Sergey Beassanov |
| Commander of the 154th ICR 3rd Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Kurov |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Dmitriy Strekha |
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