30th Cavalry Squadron, Queen's Guard (Thailand)

The 30th Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Infantry Division, Queen Sirikit's Guard () (ม.พัน.๓๐.พล.ร.๒ รอ.) is an Queen's Guard Armoured Cavalry Squadron of the Royal Thai Army (RTA), it is currently a part of the 2nd Infantry Division, Queen Sirikit's Guard.

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 Royal Thai Army 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 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

External links

http://cavalry30.com/web/