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A number of National Guard battalions have been transformed into high-readiness reserve forces, which can be deployed immediately on international military operations. The youth organization of the National Guard, the Youth Guard (Latvian: Latvijas Republikas Jaunsardze, JS), was established in 1992. It is the largest youth movement in Latvia ...
Latvia's defense concept is based on a mobile, professional rapid response force and a reserve segment that can be called upon relatively fast for mobilization should the need arise. The National Armed Forces consists of Land Forces, Naval Forces, Air Force and National Guard. Its main tasks are to protect the territory of the State ...
A Zemessardze (Latvian National Guardswoman) guards the battalion tactical operations center during the Strong Guard 2016 (Zobens 2016) distinguished visitor's day.. Home guard is a title given to various military organizations at various times, with the implication of an emergency or reserve force raised for local defense.
Latvian, US, and Afghan soldiers on patrol in Afghanistan. Since 1996 till today the National Armed Forces' soldiers have been deployed on nine international peace-keeping missions in Afghanistan, Albania, Bosnia, Central African Republic, Georgia, Iraq, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Somalia. [7]
Latvia. Armoured personnel carrier: Patria 6×6 ~256 (~100 delivered) Over 200 vehicles on order, to be delivered 2021–2029. [18] [19] The first 4 vehicles received on 29 October 2021. The vehicles are partially produced in Latvia since 2021. [20] [21] In November 2024, 56 additional command vehicles were ordered. [22] Humvee United States ...
The Headquarters Battalion was re-established on February 1, 1992, after Latvia restored independence. The Honor Guard Company was created on May 1, 1992, and the historical guard post at the Freedom Monument was restored on November 11. In 1995, the unit revived its historical flag.
The Ranks and insignia of the Latvian National Armed Forces are the military insignia used by the Latvian National Armed Forces.. Historically the Land Forces wore collar insignia.
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republikas Aizsardzības ministrija) is the Latvian government ministry in charge of the formation and implementation of national security and defence policy, and for the overall management and control of related subordinate agencies, such as the Latvian National Armed Forces.