Day of the National Guard celebrated in Kazakhstan today
The National Guard of Kazakhstan is the young, but a worthy competitor to the famous airborne troops and marines. It was established by the Presidential Decree of 16 March 1992 as a separate military unit and reserve armed forces, and actually the Republican Guard is considered to be an elite unit, the best and most prestigious in the structure of the army in the country.
No wonder that it is called a "business card" of our country. Beside security maintenance of the President and the higher authorities of the state, participation in ceremonial rituals, the unit stands honor guard at the standards of the National flag and the coat of arms, protects critical facilities, and in case of emergency is called to participate in the activities set by the appropriate law.
This sets increased demands on the military. One's desire and physical health for the service in the unit are not enough. Therefore, candidates for the National Guard begin to be chosen well before the draft. Dropout is tough. Among mandatory requirements are being in height not less than 178 centimeters (and for the ceremonial unit it is more than that), the secondary education and, of course, the lack of wrongdoings before the law. Army draftees must be from full families (having both parents).
Militaries of honor guard have four types of uniforms - clothes for all occasions. Designers had to work hard to create a form in which there are national elements without frills. For special occasions there is uniform of sea green. Officers at such events wear white tunics.
Technical support of the guards is also excellent, but the best recognized is the Russian sample. Essential details of honor guard is a Simonov carbine of 1943, a saber and a dagger. And as a conventional weapon is the Kalashnikov.