National Guard (Tajikistan)
The National Guard (Russian: Национальная гвардия Таджикистана; Tajik: Гвардияи миллии Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон), 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.
| National Guard | |
|---|---|
| Гвардияи миллӣ | |
Members of the ceremonial company of the National Guard at the Palace of the Nation in Dushanbe. | |
| Founded | 3 September 1995 |
| Country | Tajikistan |
| Allegiance | President of Tajikistan |
| Branch | Tajik National Army (1992–2006) |
| Type | National guard, special operations |
| Garrison/HQ | Rasht 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 |
| Anniversaries | 3 September (Day of the National Guard/Рӯзи Гвардияи миллии) |
| Engagements | Tajik civil war |
| Commanders | |
| Supreme Commander in Chief | Emomali Rahmon |
| Ceremonial chief | Bobojon Jamolzoda |
| Notable commanders | |
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