National Guard of Pakistan
| Pakistan National Guard | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1994–present |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Branch |
 Paramilitary forces of Pakistan |
| Type | Paramilitary |
| Role | Law enforcement/Border patrol |
| Size | 185,000 |
| Part of |
 Pakistan Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Classified |
The 185,000-member National Guard (Urdu: قومیمحافظ), is a paramilitary force comprising the Mujahid Force and the Janbaz Force, a locally recruited militia mainly charged with air defense, and two programs similar to the United States Reserve Officers Training Corps, the National Cadet Corps and the Women's Guard.[1] The Women's Guard, unlike the National Cadet Corps, included individuals trained in nursing, welfare, and clerical work. There were also some women in the Janbaz Force, and a very small number of women were recruited into the regular service in limited numbers to perform medical and educational work. The National Cadet Corps was disbanded 14 years ago.[2]
Organization
The National Guard contains the following combatant organizations:
- Mujahid Force of 60,000, organized in battalions, some with light air defence capability. Some units are deployed in Azad Kashmir and few Units are serving in Cantt Area as well.
- Janbaz Force of 100,000, whose members are intended to serve close to their home districts.
- National Cadet Corps.
See also
- Paramilitary forces of Pakistan
- Pakistan Rangers
- Frontier Corps
- Frontier Constabulary
- Airport Security Force (Pakistan)
- Pakistan Coast Guard
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