Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan

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Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan
Flag of Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan.svg
Flag of Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan
CountryBhutan
TypeRoyal Guard
Part of Royal Bhutan Army
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier General Pem Dorji
Notable
commanders
Major General Dhendup Tshering, Brigadier Thinley Tobgyel

Royal Bodyguard [lower-alpha 1] (RBG) of Bhutan is an elite unit within the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA), specializing in a range of advanced military operations. Its responsibilities include anti-irregular military tactics, clandestine and covert operations, commando-style raids, and countering sudden attacks. The RBG is also tasked with counterintelligence efforts to prevent assassination attempts on royal family members and sabotage of the royal palace. Additionally, it engages in counterterrorism operations, hostage rescue missions, irregular warfare, mountain warfare, special operations, and the protection of important or high-ranking personnel.

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  1. Hindi: राज-अङ्गरक्षक अथवा राजाङ्गरक्षक

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