Special Republican Guard (Iraq)
The Iraqi Special Republican Guard (SRG) (Arabic: الحرس الجمهوري الخاص, romanized: al-Ḥaras al-ʿIrāq al-Jamhūrīy al-Khas), also known as the Special Forces Brigade of the Presidential Palace, Republican Guard Special Protection Forces, or the Golden Division, was an Iraqi personal security force founded in either early 1992 or March 1995 in Ba'athist-era Iraq. The Special Republican Guard was controlled by the Special Security Organization and charged with protecting President Saddam Hussein, presidential sites, Baghdad, and responding to any rebellion, coup, or other threat to his power.
| Iraqi Special Republican Guard | |
|---|---|
| الحرس الجمهوري الخاص | |
Republican Guard Forces Command insignia | |
| Founded | 1992/1995 |
| Disbanded | April 2003 (de facto) 23 May 2003 (de jure) |
| Country | Ba'athist Iraq |
| Allegiance | Saddam Hussein |
| Branch | Special forces |
| Type | Praetorian Guard |
| Size | 12,000 (2003) |
| Part of | Iraqi Special Security Organization |
| Garrison/HQ | Al-Harthiya Garrison, Baghdad 33°18′35″N 44°21′33″E |
| Color of beret | Maroon |
| Engagements | 2003 invasion of Iraq |
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