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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 The Royal Thai Army or RTA (; ) is the army of Thailand and the oldest and largest branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. History Origin The Royal Thai Army is responsible for protecting the kingdom's sovereignty. The army was formed in 187 ...
(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 -
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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) The King's Guard (; ) is a ceremonial designation given by the Monarchy of Thailand to the various units within the Royal Thai Armed Forces. Practical and real security of the Chakri dynasty, Royal family has since 1992 been provided by the Royal ...
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Royal Thai Army The Royal Thai Army or RTA (; ) is the army of Thailand and the oldest and largest branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. History Origin The Royal Thai Army is responsible for protecting the kingdom's sovereignty. The army was formed in 187 ...
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Thai Royal Guards parade The Thai Royal Guards parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, occurs every December 2 since 1953, in celebration of the birthday of the King of Thailand, during which the King's Guard (Thailand), King's Guard of the Royal Thai Armed Forces perf ...


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King's Guard units of the Royal Thai Army Military units and formations established in 1989