[2] On 6 September 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Transnistria adopted a resolution which called for the formation of a Transnistrian military unit.

It was the direct counterpart to the Republic of Moldova's Republican Guard (Romanian: Garda Republicană).

In its first major conflict, the guard repelled Moldovan troops from the city Dubăsari in December 1991.

By the end of 1992, all main structures of the Ministry of Defence and the General Staff were formed, including individual military units, government agencies, and specialized services.

On Republic Day and Victory Day, two-hour military parades of the Armed Forces of Transnistria is annually held on Suvorov Square, usually featuring over 15 military contingents overseen by the president, the Prime Minister and members of the Supreme Council.

[citation needed] The official armed forces holiday is Defender of the Fatherland Day on 23 February, which celebrated similarly to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The main attraction is the diorama "Storming the bridge over the Dniester", which depicts an episode of the battle on 20 June 1992.