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Edgars Joksts-Bogdanovs

Sergeant Major of the National Armed Forces

Rank
Sergeant Major
Date of birth
05.04.1973
Place of birth
Malta municipality, Latvia
Citizenship
Latvian
Awards

Commander of the NBS Air Force Medal of Honour "For Merit", 3rd Class (2023)
Commander of the Training Command Medal of Honour "For Merit in the Development of the Training Command", 2nd Class (2022)
Honorary Medal of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia "For special contribution to the development of the defence sector" (2020)
Honorary Certificate of the NBS IS Commander "For support of the NBS Instructor School training process and maintaining instructor traditions" (2019)
NBS Commander's Medal of Honour "For Merit", 3rd Class (2019)
Medal of Honour of the Order of Viesturs, 1st Class (Gilded) with spears (2011)
Minister of Defence Award - Commemorative Medal "In Support of Latvia's NATO Membership" (2004)
Minister of Defence - Certificate of Recognition (2000)
Commander of the National Armed Forces - Medal of Honour "For Dedication to Military Service" (2013)
Commander of the National Armed Forces - Honorary Order (2013)
Commander of NBS Commemorative Medal "For participation in the international operation in Afghanistan" - Mis. No. "5" (2011)
Commemorative Medal of the Commander of the NBS "For participation in the international operation in Iraq", Miss. No '4' (2004)
Commemorative Medal of the Commander of the NAF "For participation in the international operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina", Miss. No '3' (2001)
Commemorative Medal of the Commander of the NAF "For participation in the international operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina", Miss. no. '2' (1999)
Commemorative Medal of the Commander of the NBS "For participation in the international operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina" (1996)SZS/ZS Commander - third class badge of honour (2001)
NBS ZS Commander - Order of Recognition (2000)
NBS ZS Commander - Order of Recognition (1998)
SzS KBde Commander's Breastplate (2016)
SzS KBde Commander's Medal of Honour ''For Merit'' 1st class. (2017.)
SzS KBde Commander's Medal of Honour ''For Merit'' 2nd class. (2016.)
SzS KBde Commander - Medal of Honour ''For Merit'' 3rd degree (2013)
SZS KBde Commander - Certificate of Appreciation (2010)
SzS/ZS Commander - 3rd degree award - Honorary Medal "For Service to the Nation and Latvia" (2001.)
SZS 1st KB Commander - Certificate of Appreciation (2010)
SZS 1st KB Commander - Valuable Award (2007)
Certificate of Appreciation (2006)
Commander of the 1st KSB - Valuable Award (2003)
SzS 1st KB Commander - Chest Badge (2003)
Commander of the Lithuanian Home Army Medal (2016)
Norwegian Armed Forces Commemorative Medal (2011)
NATO Secretary General - Non Article 5 NATO Medal (2011)
Michigan Army General's Legion of Merit (2009)
Multinational Division Centre-South Mission Medal (2004)
NATO Secretary General - Commemorative Medal (1997)

Education

2016. – 2018.
RISEBA University of Business, Arts and Technology, Professional Master's degree in Management Science, Supervisor/Consultant Supervisor qualification, Master
2013. – 2016.
RISEBA University of Business, Arts and Technology, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Bachelor of Business Administration
2010. – 2013.
College of Business Administration, Qualification of Human Resources Specialist, 1st level professional higher education
2008. – 2009.
NBS Instructor School. Higher instructor qualification
2008. – 2008.
NBS Instructor School. Senior instructor qualification
2007. – 2007.
AM Education Alignment Commission. Military education corresponding to the level of instructor
1995. – 1995.
Adazi base. British Royal Marines Basic Training Course

Military education

09.09.2019.-04.12.2019.
Baltic Defence College. Strategic Level Senior Instructor Course
09.05.2011. - 12.05.2011.
Latvia. NBS Infantry School. Soldier's level II first aid course
24.01.2011. - 28.01.2011.
Latvia. NBS Infantry School. HMMWV training course
29.06.1999. - 30.06.1999.
Latvia. BALTBAT. Military Bombing Specialist
31.05.1999. - 11.06.1999.
Sweden. Pre-mission training in Sweden. UN Junior Officer Co
23.05.1997. - 10.06.1997.
Latvia. BALTBAT. Supply Officer, Assistant Supply Officer
19.02.1996. - 29.03.1996.
Latvia. BALTBAT. Warehousing specialist of all kinds
01.02.1994. - 18.02.1994.
Latvia. Border Guard Brigade Training Centre. Border Guard

Military experience

27.02.2017.
Sergeant Major of the National Armed Forces
05.03.2013.
Infantry Brigade Sergeant Major
15.12.2011.
Sergeant Major, 1st Infantry Battalion, Land Forces Infantry Brigade
25.05.2011.
Latvian Contingent to the International Operation in Afghanistan (ISAF NK 2011/2)\Faryab Provincial Reconstruction Team\Advisors and Liaison Groups - Battalion Sergeant Major
20.10.2009.
Sergeant Major, 1st Infantry Battalion, Land Forces Brigade
11.09.2008.
Staff and Supply Company, 1st Infantry Battalion, Land Forces Brigade
08.09.2004.
1st Infantry Battalion, Land Forces Brigade Headquarters, Supply Section (S-4) - Specialist Grade 4
09.01.2002.
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Battalion, Land Forces Brigade (LATBAT), Supply Division (S-4) - Intendant
01.11.2000.
Commander, 1st Infantry Battalion (LATBAT), 1st Infantry Company, Supply Platoon
09.10.2000.
BALTBAT Commander of the Food Platoon of the Supply Company
21.01.1999.
Commander of the Latvian Company of BALTBAT
12.03.1996
Sergeant Major of BALTBAT Latvian Company
29.09.1995
BALTBAT Sergeant, 1st Infantry Company, 3rd Infantry Platoon
19.07.1995.
Inspector, 3rd Border Guard Battalion, Ludza Border Guard Station, Zilupe Railway Station
05.01.1994.
Sergeant, 3rd Ludza Border Guard Battalion, Krivanda Detachment
20.05.1992
3rd Ludza Border Guard Battalion. Group Commander