Organization
The National Republican Guard is, for police and operating in peacetime, responsible to the Ministry of Interior and military effects of the Ministry of National Defence. In accordance with the Law No. 63/2007 (new Organic Law of the GNR) the traditional structure of the GNR, which included four regional brigades, the Fiscal Brigade, the Traffic Brigade, the Cavalry and Infantry Regiments, were replaced by a new structure, considerably different implemented in early 2009.
The GNR is commanded by a general officer, with the title of Commandant-General (Comandante-Geral)
The National Republican Guard now includes the following:
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