From 2007 to 2024, the Land Forces were organized as a fully professional standing army until the re-introduction of conscription.

The main missions of the national Land Forces are to: Since 1996 the National Armed Forces' soldiers have been deployed on nine international peace-keeping missions in Afghanistan, Albania, Bosnia, Central African Republic, Georgia, Iraq, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Somalia.

[7] Starting from January 1, 2015, Latvian Armed Forces are taking part in EU's Nordic Battle Group.

Rank insignia are worn historically on the collars and today also on shoulder marks.

Starting 2016, only the Staff Battalion wears the collar insignia.