No. 30 Commando
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For the current unit raised in 2010, see 30 Commando Information Exploitation Group.
No. 30 Commando, from 1943 to 1946 known as 30 Assault Unit, was a British Commando unit during the Second World War, originally formed to gather intelligence.
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30 (Commando) Assault Unit | |
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Active | 1942–1946 |
Country | |
Branch | Royal Marines, Royal Navy, British Army, RAF,[1] and attached civilian specialists. [2] |
Type | Commando |
Role | Amphibious warfare Close-quarters combat Desert warfare Direct action Forward observer HUMINT Jungle warfare Raiding Reconnaissance Urban warfare |
Size | 120 all ranks[3] |
Part of | Combined Operations |
Nickname(s) | Red Indians |
Motto(s) | "Attain By Surprise" |
Engagements | Second World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lieutenant Commander Quintin Theodore Petroe Molesworth Riley[2] |
Insignia | |
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