Staff Battalion (Latvia)

The National Armed Forces Staff Battalion (Latvian: Nacionālo Bruņoto Spēku Štāba bataljons) is a specialized battalion of Latvian National Armed Forces.

[1] After the Latvian War of Independence, in 1921, the Commander-in-Chief ended his mandate[3] and command headquarters of the Ministry of Defence was established instead of the wartime staff.

On March 1, 1922, Lieutenant Ģirts Kunaus was appointed as the commander of the headquarters, however, he was replaced on May 1, 1923, by Captain Jānis Birzulis.

Since 15 March 1923, the unit began guarding the Riga Castle and Saeima building.

On August 1, 1923, the command HQ of the Ministry of Defence became the Head Staff Company.

[4] The National Armed Forces Staff Battalion consists of the following units: The Honor Guard is responsible for guarding the Freedom Monument and Riga Castle, as well as representing and participating in military ceremonies.

Support activities also includes repairing and maintaining the battalions equipment and providing catering.

The formation of such unit began in 1991 under the National Guard and was led by Captain Harijs Zorģis.

The Signal Company of the Staff Battalion was established in July 1999 at Stūnīši in a former Soviet base.

[5] Several foreign conductors have contributed to the professional growth of the orchestra with concerts prepared and conducted by bandmasters from different countries.