Internal Troops
The Internal Troops of Azerbaijan () is the uniformed gendarmerie of Azerbaijan which is subordinated to the Ministry of Internal Affairs The Internal Troops are the descendant of the Soviet Union's Internal Troops, and are used to restoring public order, quell internal armed conflicts and to safeguard important facilities. During wartime, the Internal Troops fall under the jurisdiction of the Azerbaijani Land Forces. 12 March is defined as a "Day of Internal Troops".