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National Guard
The term "
National Guard
", when used by itself, can refer to:
The
United States National Guard
includes both the
Army National Guard
and the
Air National Guard
.
A
1930s
political movement
in
Ireland
, formally named the
Army Comrades Association
: see
Blueshirts
Many
Latin American
countries name their
paramilitary
forces the "National Guard"
There was a
French National Guard
during the
French Revolution
.
The
Saudi Arabian National Guard
- is directly loyal to and responsible to the Saudi Royal Family.
The Kuwaiti National Guard- same duties as the Saudi Arabian National Guard
Iraqi National Guard
National Guard can also mean a paramilitary force with both military and law enforcement responsibilities.
A National Guard existed in Nicaragua during the rule of the
Somoza
family, serving as the country's defensive military force.
Last updated: 08-17-2005 02:02:19