I Corps (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

1st Corps

1st Corps Patch
Active April 1992.
Country  Bosnia and Herzegovina
Allegiance Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Branch Regular Army
Type Motorized, Mountain and Infantry
Role Defence of Sarajevo
Size 34,500 (1992),
40,500 (1995)
Garrison/HQ Sarajevo
Colors Green and yellow
Engagements Operation Neretva '93
Commanders
Current
commander		 Mustafa Hajrulahović Talijan
Vahid Karavelić
Nedžad Ajnadžić
Notable
commanders		 Mustafa Hajrulahović Talijan

The First Corps was one of seven units of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina established in 1992, in the early part of the Bosnian War.

History

The 1st Corps of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was solely established to defend Sarajevo and some part of the Sarajevo region. In 1997-1998, the 1st, 3rd and 7th Corps were incorporated into the 1st Corps of the Army of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

1st Corps Operational Zone

The First Corps was responsible for the zone of Sarajevo during the war with the Bosnian Serbian and Croatian forces and its headquarters were established in Sarajevo. The First Corps had the assignment of protecting the Sarajevo, Gorazde zone from the opponents.

Command and Commanders

Organization 1992-1994

From 1992 to 1994: These brigades were later renamed in the 3-number series.

Organization 1995

In January 1995 all Corps operational Groups were transformed into divisions and each division contained numerous brigades, further divided into battalions and detachments and specialized units.

Military Operations and Engagements

See also

References

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