Saturday, July 16, 2011

Symbol: HMKG & GSV

We asked around a bit, and it seemed like these two were the most requested ones. These are probably the highest respected military services that mainly consist of conscripted soldiers in Norway. They're both of battalion size.

Hans Majestet Kongens Garde


His Majesty The King's Guard, formed in 1856, consists of a battalion sized force that has two main roles. It serves as the Norwegian King's bodyguards, guarding the royal residences and Akershus Fortress in Oslo, and is also the main infantry unit responsible for the defense of Oslo.
The battalion served with distinction during WW2, where it prevented the Wehrmacht from capturing the Royal Family and the Cabinet at the Midtskogen Gård on 10 April. They were known among the German soldiers who fought them as "the black devils", due to their ferocity and dark uniforms. The battalion is world famous for their appearance at various Military Tattoo events.


Garnisonen i Sør-Varanger


The Sør-Varanger Garrison is a military camp located near Kirkenes in the north of Norway. The Border Company's main job is to guard the 196 km long Norwegian-Russian border. According to the Schengen Agreement, their task is also to guard the European border.
The soldiers deployed for border service are trained as reconnaissance rangers and they are granted police authority for border relations and is one of the few Norwegian law enforcement divisions carrying weapons and live ammunition on a daily basis. GSV is the only service where all the conscripted soldiers who complete training are promoted to corporals.

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