National Guard (Bahrain)
The National Guard of Bahrain (Arabic: الحرس الوطني) is separate military force from the Bahrain Defence Force. The National Guard is charged with internal security and assisting the Bahrain Defence Force in defending against external threats.[1] It was established in 1997, through a royal decree by then Emir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.[2]
| National Guard | |
|---|---|
| الحرس الوطني | |
 National Guard Insignia | |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Allegiance | Bahrain |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Land Force |
| Role | Land warfare |
| Size | 3,800 |
| Part of | King of Bahrain |
| Garrison/HQ | Al-Sakhir, Bahrain |
| Anniversaries | 7 January |
| Engagements | Bahraini uprising of 2011 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | General Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa |
| Insignia | |
| National Guard flag |  |
The National Guard is currently commanded by General Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa,[3][4] brother of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.[5] It consists of about 3,800 personnel.[6]
The National Guard has been involved in the Bahrain government's successful attempt at restoring order and peace after violent protesters wreaked havoc during the Bahraini uprising of 2011.[7]
References
- The World Factbook
- "Decree No 1 of the Year 1997 on the Establishment and Formation of the National Guard". Official Gazette of the Kingdom of Bahrain. 7 January 1997. Archived from the original on 3 August 2012.
- https://www.crownprince.bh/en/media-centre/news/15422/2023/6/8/HRH-the-Crown-Prince,-Deputy-Supreme-Commander-of-the-Armed-Forces-and-Prime-Minister-congratulated-by-National-Guard-Commander
- https://www.bna.bh/en/NationalGuardCommandermeetswithPakistansChiefofArmyStaff.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2BDsfWKdmYTStGYMQd0B%2Bwob0%3D
- "HM King Hamad Visits the National Guard". Bahrain News Agency. 3 March 2011.
- "Bahrain". The 2011 US Department of State Background Notes. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
Bahrain also has a national guard that consists of about 3,800 personnel.
- "Bahrain Defence Force General Command". Bahrain News Agency. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2011.
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