Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan

The Royal Bodyguard 'of Bhutan' is the royal guard of the Kingdom of Bhutan and a part of the Royal Bhutan Army, which specializes in anti-irregular military, clandestine and covert operations, commando-style raids, countering sudden attacks, counterintelligence to prevent assassination of royal family members or royal palace sabotage, counterterrorism and hostage rescue missions, irregular warfare, mountain warfare, special operations, and protection of important or high-ranking personnel. It has a size of more than 1,000 soldiers.
It is independently under the personal command of the King of Bhutan. The commandant is Brigadier Pem Dorji.

History

Under the personal command of the fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan allegedly saw action in 2003 during brief clashes with militants belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom camped in Bhutan. The guards suffered few casualties and would participate in a campaign to expel ULFA and other Assamese separatist groups from the South of Bhutan in late 2003.

Training

RBG soldiers are trained at the Lo Dzong Military School.