30th Cavalry Squadron, Queen's Guard (Thailand)
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| 30th Cavalry Squadron 2nd Infantry Division, Queen Sirikit's Guard | |
|---|---|
| กองพันทหารม้าที่ 30 กองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ | |
 Unit insignia | |
| Active | November 10th 1989–present |
| Country | Thailand |
| Branch |  Royal Thai Army |
| Type | Armoured cavalry |
| Role | Anti-tank warfare Armoured reconnaissance Artillery observer Bomb disposal Close-quarters combat Combined arms Fire support Indirect fire Jungle warfare Maneuver warfare Raiding Reconnaissance Screening Tracking |
| Size | Squadron |
| Part of |  2nd Infantry Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Ban Phra, Mueang Prachinburi, Prachinburi, Thailand |
| Nickname | 30th Cavalry Squadron(ม.พัน 30) |
| Engagements | |
| Website | http://cavalry30.com/web/(in Thai) |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial chief | Khattiya Sawasdipol |
The 30th Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Infantry Division, Queen Sirikit's Guard (Thai: กองพันทหารม้าที่ 30 กองพลทหารราบที่ 2 รักษาพระองค์ ในสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง) (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.[1]
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.