30th Division (Syria)
| 30th Division | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة 30 الحرس الجمهوري | |
Republican Guard shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | January 2017–2024 |
| Disbanded | December 2024 |
| Country | Ba'athist Syria |
| Allegiance | President of Syria |
| Branch | Syrian Army |
| Type | Commando Mechanized infantry Special forces |
| Size | 30,000 guardsmen (as of 2017) |
| Part of | Republican Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Aleppo |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Maj. Gen. Mohamad Saftly |
| Deputy Commander | Maj. Gen. Nizar Yunis |
| Brigade Commanders | Brig. Gen. Aqil Jumaa (106th Brigade) |
| Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. Ziad Ali Salah Maj. Gen. Zeid Salih Maj. Gen. Malik Aliaa Maj. Gen. Saleh Abdullah Brig. Gen. Burhan Rahmun † |
The 30th Division (Arabic: الفرقة 30 الحرس الجمهوري) was the only elite combined forces division of the Syrian Republican Guard (SRG), established in 2017. Its main purpose was similar to other SRG units, to protect the second largest city of Syria, Aleppo, from any foreign or domestic threats.