Levantine Republican Guard

The Levantine Republican Guard is an elite mechanised Army Group from the Levant Arab Army, their purpose to protect Damascus and East Jerusalem from foreign invasions. The current commander of the Republican Guard is Lieutenant General Rashid Abdullah Ismael. The Levantine Republican Guard Headquarters is located in Damascus with smaller bases in Aleppo, Amman, Beirut and East Jerusalem.

History
The Levant Republican Guard was formed during General Zev Derwish's conquest of the Levant, assigning his best troops into the division. As the force was made through merit and not family connections the fighting force proved to be effective in the capture of major cities such as Aleppo, Amman and East Jerusalem. After the conquest, the Republican Guard is used to patrol East Jerusalem and protect top politicians of the Levantine Federal parliament.

Chinggid Conflict
The Republican Guard 7th Mechanised Division of Colonel Faruq Derwish was sent to join the New Empire of Japan's taskforce in fighting the Iron Horde. They played a major role in Operation: Golden Phoenix.

Roles
Since establishment, the Republican Guard has been the internal security force, and bodyguards to senior government officials.

Structure
The Levantine Republican Guard has two armoured divisions, four mechanised divisions and four security divisions, all always at full strength. The ranks are filled with soldiers and officers promoted based on merit, regardless of ethnicity or religion.

Since 2065, an additional armoured division, three airborne/commando brigades, and two security guard regiments were added.

Equipment
Main article: Equipment of the Levantine Armed Forces

The Levantine Republican Guard is provided with better equipment than the rest of the Levant Arab Army. The Levantine Republican Guard uses not only equipments Russia and New Empire of Japan, but from NATO as well. Other than those listed, the Levant Republican Guard uses the same equipment as the rest of the Levant Arab Army.

Notable personnel

 * Major General Zidan Zahreddine: Commander of the Levantine Republican Guard. Participated in the Maronite Mutiny.
 * Colonel Faruq Diamtrius Derwish: Commander of the 7th Mechanised Division. Son of President Derwish. Participated in the Chinggid Conflict.