Republican Guard (Kazakhstan)
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The Republican Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan is one of the branches of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, along with Land Forces, Naval Forces, Air Defense Forces and the Border Guards. The Republican Guard
is designed for protection and defense of residence of the President of Kazakhstan
, Nursultan Nazarbayev
in Almaty and Astana.
The Republican Guard was established on March 16, 1992, when the President of Kazakhstan signed a decree on their creation. The Republican Guard was established on the basis of a separate brigade of operational designation of the Internal Troops
deployed in the village of Krasny Vostok, Kaskelen
district of Almaty region. Thus the Day of the Republican Guard has been set as March 16.
The Republican Guard is one of the most combat-ready units of the Armed Forces. The Republican Guard is composed of:
The brigades can be compared to a reduced motor rifle regiment (BTR) of the Soviet Army, but without the artillery and tank battalions. In addition to line units, each brigade has a Special Purpose Company (RDA, Russian: рота специального назначения). This company receives training according to the training program of Army reconnaissance units. Furthermore, the members of the RDA companies are trained in hand-to-hand combat, as well as airborne operations.
Republican Guard
Republican Guard is the organization of a republic which serves to protect the President and the government. Usually synonymous with Presidential Guard.* Albanian Republican Guard* Algerian Republican Guard...
is designed for protection and defense of residence of the President of Kazakhstan
President of Kazakhstan
President of Kazakhstan is the head of state, supreme commander-in-chief and holder of the highest office within the Kazakhstan. The authorities of this position are described in special section of Constitution of Kazakhstan....
, Nursultan Nazarbayev
Nursultan Nazarbayev
Nursultan Abishuly Nazarbayev has served as the President of Kazakhstan since the nation received its independence in 1991, after the fall of the Soviet Union...
in Almaty and Astana.
The Republican Guard was established on March 16, 1992, when the President of Kazakhstan signed a decree on their creation. The Republican Guard was established on the basis of a separate brigade of operational designation of the Internal Troops
Internal Troops
The Internal Troops, full name Internal Troops of the Ministry for Internal Affairs ; alternatively translated as "Interior " is a paramilitary gendarmerie-like force in the now-defunct Soviet Union and its successor countries, particularly, in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Azerbaijan...
deployed in the village of Krasny Vostok, Kaskelen
Kaskelen
Kaskelen is a town and seat of Karasay District in the Almaty Province of south-eastern Kazakhstan....
district of Almaty region. Thus the Day of the Republican Guard has been set as March 16.
The Republican Guard is one of the most combat-ready units of the Armed Forces. The Republican Guard is composed of:
- the 1st RG Brigade in Almaty,
- the 2nd RG Brigade in Astana,
- a separate Ceremonial Battalion (with an Honor Guard company and a state symbols protection company) in Astana,
- a separate Training Battalion in Almaty and
- a separate Logistics Battalion in Astana.
The brigades can be compared to a reduced motor rifle regiment (BTR) of the Soviet Army, but without the artillery and tank battalions. In addition to line units, each brigade has a Special Purpose Company (RDA, Russian: рота специального назначения). This company receives training according to the training program of Army reconnaissance units. Furthermore, the members of the RDA companies are trained in hand-to-hand combat, as well as airborne operations.
Commanders
- Altynbekov, Seilbek Altynbekovich - 1992 - 1993
- Umbetbaev, Tulegen Anuarbekovich - the 1993 - 1995
- Tokpakbaev, Sat Besimbaevich - the 1995 - 1999
- Iskakov, Bolat Gazizovich - the 1999 - 2000
- Dzhanasaev, Bulat Bahitzhanovich - 2001 - 2002
- Iskakov, Bolat Gazizovich - 2002 - 2006
- Tasbulatov, Abay Bolyukpaevich - c 2006