A special plain-clothes unit was called Ma'mourin Makhsous (Special Agents) Prior to the 1967 Imperial Coronation a Pahlavi Cavalry Guard was formed, giving the Javidan Guard a Household Cavalry type mounted escort unit for ceremonial occasions.

A recruit to the Imperial Guard had to pass a series of proficiency tests, varying in subjects and difficulty.

The Pahlavi Cavalry Guard had special blue and red ceremonial uniforms, including silver cuirasses and crested helmets.

The Imperial Guard remained loyal to Mohammad Reza Pahlavi until his departure for exile in January 1979.

After two days of fighting from the 9th through 11 February, against armed civilians and dissident Air Force and Army personnel, the Imperial Guard was withdrawn to its bases.

These remaining units were stripped of their historical privileges and duties and integrated into the 21st Division of the regular Army Ground Forces.