30th Marine Corps (Ukraine)
| 30th Marine Corps | |
|---|---|
| 30-й корпус морської піхоти | |
Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 16 March 2024 – Present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Marine Corps |
| Type | Marines |
| Size | Corps |
| Motto(s) | Always Faithful |
| Engagements | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Dmytro Delyatsky |
The 30th Marine Corps (Ukrainian: 30-й корпус морської піхоти) is a Corps of the Ukrainian Marines.[1]
History
The Corps was created on 16 March 2024.[2] The purpose of the Corps is to unify all marine units under a single command, marking a enhancement in Ukraine's defense capabilities.[3] The establishment of the 30th Marine Corps is part of a broader effort to modernize and align Ukrainian forces with NATO standards, as evidenced by the creation of NATO-style corps units for the first time in a major reorganization.[4]
Structure
As of 2025 the corp's structure is as follows:[1]
30th Marine Corps:
- XXX Corps Headquarters
- Corps HQ and Service Battalion (under formation)
- 7th Marine Anti-Aircraft Defense Battalion
- 15th Marine Support Regiment
- 34th Coastal Defense Brigade
- 35th Marine Brigade
- 36th Marine Brigade
- 37th Marine Brigade
- 38th Marine Brigade
- 39th Coastal Defense Brigade
- 40th Coastal Defense Brigade
- 140th Marine Reconnaissance Battalion
- 310th Marine Electronic Warfare Battalion
- 380th Marine Reserve Infantry Battalion
- 406th Marine Artillery Brigade
- 32nd Marine Artillery Brigade
- 426th Marine Unmanned Systems Battalion
References
- ^ a b "30th Marine Corps". MilitaryLand.net. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "Українських морпіхів очолить ректор Одеської військової академії Делятицький, - ЗМІ". Espreso (in Ukrainian). 16 March 2024. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ "Ukrainian command creates 30th Marine Corps". MilitaryLand.net. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "Marine Corps Day of Ukraine in 2024: history of the celebration, greetings and pictures". www.online.ua. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 13 April 2025.