Alliance Elite Guard

During the Galactic Civil War, some high ranking rebel officers were given protection by special rebel troopers. These rebel troopers were known as the alliance elite guard.

History
Early in the Galactic Civil War, the rebel alliance was without a clear command chain. To clear up the confusion, important rebel battles often required a Field Commander. They would provide the link between ground forces and high ranking generals.

Since the alliance was a guerrilla force, without clearly defined territory, field commanders would most often be leading an attack, as opposed to defending from inside a base. Therefore, they would naturally be major targets.

In order to protect their valuable officers, the commanders would be accompanied by a squad of four alliance elite guards. These guards would stay with them at all times, protecting from enemy counterattacks.

Training
These forces were given the same training as standard alliance soldiers. They most likely had a higher emphasis on defense and staying in a tight squad. Certain members were also trained for certain environments, in case fighting took place on those planets. They were given the same equipment as normal soldiers.

Appearances
Star Wars: Empire at War