National Guard (Bahrain)
National Guard الحرس الوطني | |
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![]() 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 |
Insignia | |
National Guard flag | ![]() |
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]
The National Guard is currently commanded by General , brother of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.[3][4] It consists of about 3,800 personnel.[5]
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.[6]
Heavy Armour and Armoured combat vehicle[]
[citation needed]
Type/Class | Quantity | Origin | Details |
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Otokar Arma armoured combat vehicle | 10+ | Turkey | in service 2010/12 |
Otokar Akrep infantry mobility vehicle | 30+ | Turkey | in service 2005 |
Otokar Cobra infantry mobility vehicle | 20+ | Turkey | in service 2008 |
Humvee infantry mobility vehicle | 50+ | United States | Two types: BGM-71 TOW missile & Browning M2HB |
Toyota Land Cruiser Light Armoured vehicles | 200+ | Japan | Locally Modified - VDJ78R Troop Carrier |
FGM-148 Javelin | ? | United States | ??? missiles |
RPG-7 | ? | United States | |
M29 mortar | ? | United States | |
M2 Browning | ? | United States | |
Bofors 40 mm L70 Air and field Gun | 12 | Sweden | |
M16 rifle assault rifles | ? | United States | |
M4 carbine assault rifle | ? | United States | |
Barrett M82 anti material rifle | ? | United States | |
Heckler & Koch MP5 | ? | Germany | |
M939 Truck 6x6 trucks | 50+ | United States | |
MAN Truck & Bus military transport | 50+ | United States | |
Toyota Coaster Troops transport | 50+ | Japan | |
Nissan Patrol Light Armoured vehicles and Troops transport | 20+ | Japan |
Air force[]
[citation needed]
Type/Class | Quantity | Origin | Details |
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Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Utility helicopter | ? | United States |
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.
- ^ Monroe, William (9 April 2007). "Prominent Shias Paint Gloomy Picture of Shia Outlook in Bahrain". WikiLeaks. WikiLeaks cable: 07MANAMA328. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
- ^ "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.
Categories:
- 1997 establishments in Bahrain
- Military of Bahrain
- Bahrain stubs