Ceremonial Guard Battalion

Ceremonial Guard Battalion
Active July 22nd, 2002
Country  Republic of Macedonia
Allegiance ARM
Branch Ceremonial Guard Battalion
Type Ceremonial Guard Battalion
Role

Primary tasks:

  • Military honors

Other roles:

  • Welcoming and sending off ceremonial duties
  • Funeral honors
  • Flag ceremonies
  • Maintains the tomb of the late President of Macedonia
  • Maintains the combat readiness of the unit
Garrison/HQ Ilinden
Commanders
Current
commander
Lieutenant Colonel Toni Apostoloski

Ceremonial Guard Battalion is a military unit of the Macedonian Military. The mission of the Ceremonial Guard Battalion is to perform military honors for all events regulated by the rules of engagement in ARM, as well as maintaining the combat readiness of the Ceremonial Guard Battalion units at the highest level.[1]

History

After the departure of Yugoslav People Army’s from Macedonia Ceremonial Guard Battalion became on March 26, 1992 part of the First Guard Brigade. On July 22, 2002 the Honour and Serving Guards Battalion started functioning. On March 1, 2006 it functioned as the Honour and Serving Battalion and finally on April 1, 2012 it is functioning as The Ceremonial Guard Battalion

See also

Ceremonial Guard Battalion of Macedonia

References

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