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brought by the people, for the people, that the organization do all in its power to protect the individual citizen from crimes against humanity. Among these would be persecution due to political and religious stands, direct oppression and genocide. It would above all ensure that democracy, or people's rule, would be enforced. The Home Guard was well respected among the public as many members were former resistance fighters; people who fought for and had an interest in the individual person, their families, friends and loved ones.
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With the Home Guard being included in the government's Defence Act along with the Home Guard's own public commercials drawing emphasis on emergency relief, as opposed to being an armed counter-weight ensuring that any Danish government, now or in the future, stays in place, a debate can be initiated
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With the creation of the Home Guard, the founding members swore to protect the Danish people against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, this referring to the Danish government during the occupation that supported Nazi Germany by handing over Danish citizens to the Gestapo. Despite this, members
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The Army Home Guard was commanded by a Major General. Home guard units were tasked to secure and guard key infrastructure, and report and delay enemy infiltrations by air or sea in their area of operation. The Army Home Guard divided Denmark into seven territorial regions, which were each commanded
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In response to the people's view of the Home Guard, the Danish government entrusted the organization with additional responsibilities in 2004. It should be trained for defence of Danish territory in wartimes but also be able to take on tasks to help civilians during disasters of most kinds, thereby
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For some very simple reasons, the Danish Home Guard would ultimately owe its loyalty to the will of the people, and not the government. The reason for this was, that if a situation like that of World War II was ever to occur again, whether in peace or wartime, the Home Guard would be a guarantee
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With the fall of the Soviet Union, the Home Guard, with its costly training and equipment, was by many Danes perceived as a useless expense, and an obsolete organization, referring to people's attention that for the past four decades had been drawn outside of Denmark to an enemy that constantly
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Recently, the Home Guard has made certain changes that mean some departure from the popular roots of yesteryear. The Home Guard is still an all-volunteer force, and will continue to be, but developments have made it necessary to split the force into two basic parts (The active force and the
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reserve). To be eligible for active status, one must serve at least 24 documented hours in a calendar year. In addition, other criteria need to be met in order to retain your weapon. The reserve force is still a part of total strength, but do not have weapons or equipment issued.
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Additionally, the Navy Home Guard maintains four highly specialized Maritime Force Protection (MFP) flotillas, utilizing speedboats and drones for harbor protection and escorts. These 35 units are always on a 1-hour call for search and rescue, military, and police deployments.
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and a staff of professional full-service personnel. The organisation was totally revised by 1 January 2017. The professional staff is supported by voluntary service staff personnel of experts, planning personnel, advisors, specialists and instructors.
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The Home Guard would be a military wing aiding the defence of Denmark from foreign aggressors and also a constant reminder for politicians who would be tempted by their political powers and influence that they cannot do whatever they please.
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ships, along with one flotilla equipped with 2 trailer-based speedboats and command vehicles. Their primary missions include surveillance, picture building, and security in territorial waters, as well as search and rescue operations.
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missions. It supports scientific research for Danish universities, provides vessels for police and customs operations ashore, and supports exercises and training of other military units (navy, special operations forces, etc.).
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Within the Regional Commands are a number of Liaison Officers who are experts in matters concerning the five branches. Manpower from the regular Army Home Guard can then be used with the right guidance in various situations.
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The members of the companies assist in keeping their places of work intact and prevent sabotage with use of lethal force. In peacetime the companies typically assist in guarding important railway lines or power plants.
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swayed at the back of everyone's mind. Very little attention had therefore been accredited the Home Guard as an organization providing a stabilizing factor between the people's will and government power.
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The Danish Home Guard is jointly headed by Major General Jens Garly (since August 2017) and a political leader (The Commissioner) who is usually a member of the Danish Parliament. On 1 March 2023 MP
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Since 2001 an increasing number of qualified Home Guard personnel are being sent abroad on an equal basis with the Army, Navy and Air Force, most notably as Protection Teams under the auspices of
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Naturally, the organization would be funded by parliament, but organized directly under the Ministry of Defence, so that both sides had an overview of what the Home Guard was doing.
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who had a seat in the government during the occupation claim in their defence that such actions were performed to protect the rest of the people from further war crimes.
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The Air Force Home Guard would have provided additional ground and air defence personnel to the Air Force, and would have manned the co-located operating base at which
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to the police, which means tasks that are likely to involve the use of force against civilians (all kinds of police work). This help is to be negotiated between the
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in 2009, 1200 soldiers from the Home Guard aided the police in Copenhagen. Most of them were guarding and patrolling, but some of them were VIP drivers.
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Municipalities with airfields or in the vicinity of airports have "air force home guard squadrons" – (100–150 riflemen), commanded by volunteer captains.
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As of 2017, the Danish Home Guard consists of approximately 45,600 members, of whom approximately 15,600 are active. It is divided into three branches:
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The Air Force Home Guard is commanded by a full-service air force colonel. The commander is supported by a small staff of full-service personnel.
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companies and authorities continue operating during times of crisis or catastrophe. The Infrastructure Home Guard is divided into five branches:
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All but mainly employees within the five branches can participate in the nine Infrastructure Home Guard Companies situated all over Denmark.
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and administered the home guard during peacetime. In case of war, the home guard units would have reinforced the other three armed services.
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Den Kongelige Livgarde(Army) (Infantry, in case of wartime upgrade to double battalion size and had 2x Heavy Mortar platoons (4x120 mm MT))
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during the war. It was always implied (though never explicitly stated) that the primary objective was defence and
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rebalancing the expenses many had thought of as unnecessary. All this was against the values of the Home Guard.
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of whether or not this organization now voluntarily owes its loyalty to the government rather than the people.
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Mounted Hussar Squadron, Gardehusarregimentet(Army), (Infantry, in case of wartime upgrade to battalion size)
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2nd Tank Destroyer Squadrons(Army reserve), Fynske Livregiment, (8x Centurion Mk V (84 mm gun))
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1st Tank Destroyer Squadrons(Army reserve), Fynske Livregiment, (8x Centurion Mk V (84 mm gun))
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Tank Destroyer Squadron, Dronningens Livregiment(Army reserve), (8x Centurion Mk V (84 mm gun))
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Tank Destroyer Squadron, Slesvigske Fodregiment(Army reserve), (8x Centurion Mk V (84 mm gun))
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The Home Guard utilizes a variety of different civilian transport vehicles and a small number of
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Tank Destroyer Squadron, Prinsens Livregiment(Army reserve), (8x Centurion Mk V (84 mm gun))
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In recent years, changes within the Danish political system, which owes some of its structure to
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Alongside its operational prowess, the Navy Home Guard has two music corps and a staff unit.
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Denmark is divided into two Regional commands, east and west, commanded by full-service
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The Home Guard often gives so-called ordinary help to other authorities, especially
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Danish Army Home Guard personnel secure and verify the identity of a subject during
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counties. Den Kongelige Livgarde and the Mounted Hussar Squadron were active units.
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light support weapon. Squad level anti-tank capabilities are provided with the
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The Danish Naval Home Guard is commanded by a full service naval captain
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3rd Btn, Kongens Jyske Fodregiment(Army reserve), (Light Infantry)
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11th Artillery Battalion(Army reserve), (16x M101 105mm howitzer)
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The flotillas are all commanded by volunteer naval lieutenants (
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sized units), with 30 "general-purpose" flotillas equipped with
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4th Btn, Dronningens Livregiment(Army reserve), (Light Infantry)
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Members of a police company are also trained to give so-called
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4th Btn, Prinsens Livregiment(Army reserve), (Light Infantry)
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3rd Btn, Fynske Livregiment(Army reserve), (Light Infantry)
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2nd Btn, Fynske Livregiment(Army reserve), (Light Infantry)
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Army Home Guard District South Zeeland and Lolland-Falster
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15th Light Battery(Army reserve), (8x M101 105mm howitzer)
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The Scout/Patrol platoon at Army Homeguard Company Sjætte
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9th Light Battery(Army reserve), (8x M101 105mm howitzer)
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Army Home Guard District South Jutland and Schleswig (
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Danish Special Forces and Patrol-units, capabilities
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