| Latvian Land Forces | |
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Latvian Land Forces emblem |
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| Active | 1991 |
| Country | Latvia |
| Type | Army |
| Size | 1200 |
Land Forces (Latvian: Sauszemes Spēki(SZS)) form the regular contingent of the National Armed Forces and provide for the defense of all national territories. The development of the Land Forces is directed towards improving their combat and professional capabilities.
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The main task of the Land Forces is to defend the national territory during a military threat within the scope of the NATO Treaty, as well as to prepare the Land Force units for their deployment to international missions.
The main mission of the Land Forces is to:
Land Forces Infantry Brigade
The Latvian Land Forces have been participating in peacekeeping operations abroad since 1996. Currently, NAF soldiers are deployed on six international peacekeeping missions – in Afghanistan, Iraq, Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia. and Bosnia.
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