Hjemmeværnets
Hjemmeværnet, often translated as the Danish Home Guard, is a voluntary auxiliary defense organization within the Danish armed forces. Its primary role is to support the regular Danish military and police forces in various capacities, especially during times of crisis or national emergency. Hjemmeværnet is not a fighting force in the traditional sense, but rather a resource for personnel, logistical support, and territorial defense tasks.
Established in 1949, the organization was formed in response to the perceived need for a civilian defense
Hjemmeværnet operates across Denmark and is organized into regional units. These units can be deployed for