30th Cavalry Squadron, Queen's Guard (Thailand)
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| 30th Cavalry Squadron | |
|---|---|
| กองพันทหารม้าที่ 30 | |
 Unit insignia | |
| Active | November 10th 1989–present |
| Country | Thailand |
| Branch |  Royal Thai Army |
| Type | Armoured warfare |
| Role | Mechanized infantry |
| Size | Battalion Squadron |
| Part of |  2nd Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Ban Phra, Mueang Prachinburi, Prachinburi, Thailand |
| Nickname(s) | 30th Cavalry Squadron(ม.พัน 30) |
| Engagements | |
| Website | http://cavalry30.com/web/Template:Th icon |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial chief | Khattiya Sawasdipol |
The 30th Cavalry Squadron (Template:Lang-th) (ม.พัน.๓๐.) is an King's Guard Mechanized infantry and Armour Squadron of the Royal Thai Army, it is currently a part of the 2nd Infantry Division.[1]
History
In 1978 the 30th Cavalry Squadron is 5th Armoured Reconnaissance Company. In 1983 transition from the 5th Armoured Reconnaissance Company to the Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron. In 1989 established the 30th Cavalry Squadron, Queen's Guard.
Mission
Patrol and support infantry unit.
Weapons
- FV101 Scorpion - Reconnaissance vehicle
- M113 - Armoured personnel carrier
- M106 mortar carrier - Mortar carrier
- Humvee - Military light utility vehicle
See also
- 1st Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 2nd Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 7th Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 9th Infantry Division (Thailand)
- 4th Tank Battalion, King's Guard (Thailand)
- King's Guard (Thailand)
- Royal Thai Army
- Thai Royal Guards parade
References
- ^ "ประวัติกองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ (Thai)". กองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ (Official website of the 2nd Infantry Division, King's Guard). Retrieved 22 June 2016.