Republican Guard (Syria)
elite military unit of Syria's military, responsible for government and capital security
The Syrian Republican Guard, also known as the Presidential guard is a Mechanized Corps of about 25,000-60,000 men.[1] The Republican Guard is tasked with protecting the radio, and defend the capital Damascus, and defending Syrian Officials.
| Syrian Republican Guard | |
|---|---|
| الْحَرَسُ الْجُمْهُورِيُّ | |
 Syrian Republican Guard Insignia | |
| Active | 1976-Present |
| Country |  Syria |
| Allegiance | President of Syria |
| Branch | Syrian Arab Army |
| Type | Shock Troops |
| Role | Counter-Insurgency Security |
| Garrison/HQ | Mount Qasioun, Damascus |
| Engagements | Syrian Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig. Gen. Mohamed Qasem |
| Notable commanders | Issam Zahreddine † |
History
changeThe guard was formed in 1976 after Palestinian militants attacked top Syrian officials, Major General Adan Makhoulf led the guard until 1997.[2]
Structure
changeThe guard has multiple divisions, these include[3]:[4][5][6]
- 101st Security Regiment
- 102nd Security Regiment
- 104th Airborne Brigade
- 105th Mechanized Brigade
- 106th Mechanized Brigade
- 83rd Battalion
- 30th Division
- 124th Brigade
- 123rd Brigade
- 18th Mechanized Brigade
- 147th Regiment
- 47th Regiment
- 83rd Battalion
- Lionesses of Defense Armored Battalion
- Popular Security and Support Forces
- 102nd Commando Regiment
- 117th Brigade
- 103rd Commando Brigade
- Syrian Marines
- 800th Regiment
- 416th Regiment
References
change- ↑ "Who is fighting in Syria How many people and weapons are on both lines of the Syrian confrontation". Gazeta. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ↑ "Human Rights in Syria". Archive.org.
- ↑ "Troublesome allies: How the Syrian regime is reintegrating loyalist militias". Haid. The Middle East eye. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ↑ "Syria's Troublesome Militias". Carnegie Mec. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ↑ "Quwat Dir' Al-Amn Al-Askari: A Latakia Military Intelligence Militia". Joshulandis. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ↑ "Can Assad's Demobilization, Demilitarization, and Rehabilitation Strategy Actually Consolidate Syria's Paramilitary Forces?". Washington Institute. Mona Alami. Retrieved 30 July 2022.