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The Afghan National Guard (Persian: گارد ملی افغانستان) also known as Special Guard, Guards Corps or Republican Guard was an elite military formation created in 1988 by the Afghan Ministry of Defense, following the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
| Afghan National Guard | |
|---|---|
| گرد ملی | |
| Active | 1988–1992 |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Allegiance | Mohammad Najibullah |
| Type | National guard Mechanized infantry Reserve army |
| Role | Urban warfare Shock troops Physical security Counterterrorism Special operations |
| Size | Six brigades |
| Garrison/HQ | Kabul |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Khushal Peroz |
History
[edit]During the tenure of President Mohammad Daoud Khan, under the Republic of Afghanistan, two guards regiments were formed under the Afghan Republican Army, designated as the 21st and 22nd Guards Regiments from the previous Royal Afghan Guard under King Mohammad Zahir Shah. After the Saur Revolution, the regiments were disbanded by the Khalq government to provide strength to the beleaguered 8th Division’s new brigades. The Afghan Army additionally retained the republican guard brigade in 1978, being present during the Saur Revolution Flag Raising Ceremony in front of the Arg Presidential Palace.