Latvian National Guard
The Latvian National Guard or NG (Latvian: Latvijas Republikas Zemessardze, ZS) is a part of the Latvian National Armed Forces. The National Guard is a basic land component, consisting of volunteers who perform traditional national guard duties such as crisis response and support for military operations. It consists of the Staff Headquarters and 4 brigades (formally - regions or novadi), which are divided into 18 battalions. The National Guard continued its development also after Latvia joined NATO.
| National Guard of the Republic of Latvia | |
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| Latvijas Republikas Zemessardze | |
Emblem of the Latvian National Guard | |
| Founded | 23 August 1991 |
| Country | Latvia |
| Type |
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| Size | 10,000 personnel |
| Part of | Latvian National Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Maiznīcas iela 5, Rīga, LV-1001 |
| Anniversaries | 23 August |
| Website | https://www.zs.mil.lv |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier general Kaspars Pudāns |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
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