The national flag guard belongs to the honor guard of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The Tiananmen National Flag Guard, formerly known as the Tiananmen National Flag Class of the Armed Police, took over from the China People's Liberation Army Garrison on February 28th 1982, and officially took on the task of raising and lowering the national flag and guarding the national flag post in Tiananmen Square. Since 20 1 8,65438+10,1,the China People's Liberation Army has been responsible for the national flag guard and salute, and the Tiananmen National Flag Guard of the Armed Police has completed its historical mission and transferred to the honor guard of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.