Home Guard
Military reserve
The Home Guard – National Security Forces is a military reserve force of the Swedish Armed Forces. It was formally established on May 29, 1940, during World War II upon popular demand. Wikipedia
Founded: May 29, 1940
Branch: Swedish Armed Forces
Notable commanders: Major general Gustaf Petri
Role: Support of Mobilisation; Rapid countermeasure; Surveillance; Disaster relief; Search and rescue
Size: 21,200 (40 battalions)