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| 30 (Commando) Assault Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1946 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Marines, Royal Navy, British Army, RAF,[1] and attached civilian specialists.[2] |
| Type | Commando |
| Role | Raiding to gather intelligence |
| 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] |
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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.