30th Division (Syria)

The 30th Division (Arabic: الفرقة 30 الحرس الجمهوري) is an elite mechanized division of the Republican Guard of Syria, established in 2017. Its main purpose is similar to other SRG units, to protect the second largest city of Syria, Aleppo, from any foreign or domestic threats.

30th Division
الفرقة 30 الحرس الجمهوري
Republican Guard shoulder sleeve insignia
ActiveJanuary 2017–present
Country Syria
Allegiance President of Syria
Branch Syrian Arab Army
TypeMechanized infantry
RoleShock troops
Size30,000 (as of 2017)
Part of Republican Guard
Garrison/HQAleppo
Engagements
Commanders
Current CommanderMaj. Gen. Saleh Abdullah
Chief of StaffBrig. Gen. Yusuf Abd al-Hamid Mahmoud
Brigade CommandersBrig. Gen. Aqil Jumaa (106th Brigade)
Notable
commanders
Maj. Gen. Ziad Ali Salah
Maj. Gen. Zeid Salih
Maj. Gen. Malik Aliaa
Brig. Gen. Rukin Mohamed Khaddor
Brig. Gen. Burhan Rahmun 
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