Guard of Honor

The Guard of Honour is a unit of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic which guards the residence of the President of the Slovak Republic and his guests.

In the event of war, a state of emergency or crisis it fulfils a defensive function. It also organises the performance of military honors and fulfils the constitutional, protocol and representational role of the President as Commander of the Armed Forces.

Apart from this it participates in solving international crisis management and is involved in charitable activities.