It was the reason why President Emomali Rahmon changed its name from the Brigade of Special Mission to the Presidential Guard on January 17, 1995.

The helicopter was caught in power lines while attempting to land, causing it to crash, leaving no survivors.

The cable also noted that it receives "the priority of fill and perks within the Tajik defense establishment.”[8] A guard of honor from the National Guard is lined up in honor of newly appointed foreign Ambassadors during the ceremony of the presentation of credentials.

[11] During the inauguration of the President on November 18, 2006, the guard received the honor of presenting the Tajik state symbols.

The Chief of the General Staff performs the duties of the Commander of the National Guard in his absence.

Regulations on the badge and battle banner are approved by a decree of the President, as well as the insignia of military units and subdivisions of the National Guard.

[14] In 2010, for the first time in history, a female contingent of 53 women took part in a military parade on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the National Guard.