Azerbaijan Border Guard

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The Azerbaijan Border Guard is the second component of the Azerbaijan Army.

Contents 1 Establishment 2 Mission 3 See also 4 References

[edit] Establishment

It was established in 1997 by the decree of the president of Azerbaijan. Like the national guard of Azerbaijan the border guard is also operating as a semi-independent entity under command by the Azerbaijani Defense Department.

[edit] Mission

As the title suggest the main function of the border guard is to guard the Azerbaijani borders against any illegal acts. Preventing illegal arms, drugs and human trafficking in the country. The Azerbaijani border guard personnel are very well trained in NATO-standards and are the bureau amongst the best in the CIS.

[edit] See also

• Azerbaijan
• Military of Azerbaijan
• Azerbaijan Army
• Azerbaijan Air Force
• Azerbaijan Navy
• Azerbaijan Air Defense Force
• Azerbaijan National Guard
• Azerbaijan Interior Guard
• Azerbaijan Coast Guard
• Caspian Guard Initiative
• Azerbaijan Defense Industry

[edit] References