Syria Republican Guard: 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.
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
The guard was formed in 1976 after Palestinian militants attacked top Syrian officials, Major General Adan Makhoulf led the guard until 1997.
Structure
The guard has multiple divisions, these include:
- 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
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