Royal_Bodyguard_of_Bhutan
Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan
Military unit
The Royal Bodyguard (RBG) of Bhutan is a part of the Royal Bhutan Army,[1][2] but is independently under the personal command of the King of Bhutan (as of 2023, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck). It is in charge of the security of the king and other members of the royal family. The strength of the force is more than one thousand soldiers, and it is the most elite unit of the armed forces of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The commandant is Brigadier Pem Dorji.
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The soldiers are well trained and well equipped with the latest armaments and training in all fields such as counter-terrorism, etc. Under the personal command of the fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan proved themselves[when?] during brief conflict with northeastern extremist groups[vague] camped in Bhutan, as the guards had no casualties and spearheaded most of the attacks.[citation needed]