[2] The unit's primary responsibilities include ensuring the security of the Emir of Qatar and the House of Al Thani.
Members of the unit stand guard at the Emir's residence in the capital of Doha and escort the head of state to different events.
Members of the guard are annual participants in the Qatari National Day Parade.
During a visit of Amiri Guard Commander Major General Hazza bin Khalil al-Shahwani to the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, discussions of cooperation in the military field was held with President Arif Alvi.
[6] In January 2020, the guard launched the two-week Al Kawaser 2 drill with the Sultan's Special Forces of Oman.