Jordan Royal Guard

Jordan Special Royal Guard Command
قيادة الحرس الملكي الخاص
Emblem of the Jordanian Royal Guard Command
FoundedOctober 1920
Current formMarch 1956
HeadquartersAmman
Leadership
CommanderKing Abdullah II
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RanksJordanian military ranks
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Jordan's Special Royal Guard Command is a part of the Jordanian Armed Forces, and is composed of two infantry combat brigades, one ceremonial bodyguard, one training center, and a Horse mounted unit. The combat Brigade‘s are divided into armored infantry and fire support battalions as well as a special Air defense battalion. The Royal Guard Brigade is one of the most elite units of the Jordanian army and is primarily responsible for the military protection and defense of the royal Hashemite dynasty.