Norwegian Home Guard trains U.S. Marines on Weapons....Video by Gunnery Sgt. Jason Fudge

That Norwegian dude looks like a slightly unkempt Commander Zero or whatever that guy's name is!

Forget that nonsense though.

Who or what is the "Home Guard" and what makes them of interest to teach US Marines weapons handling?

Never heard of them.

Are they shit hot or just a version of the National Guard here in the US.  Anyone know?  Real deal stuff only.  I'm curious as hell....oh and yeah I can look it up but I need more than just a wikipedia entry, I want "been there done that, trained with them, seen them in action" kinda knowledge!