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1st Corps
1st Corps Patch
ActiveApril 1992
Country Bosnia and Herzegovina
AllegianceArmy of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
BranchRegular Army
TypeMotorized, Mountain and Infantry
RoleDefence of Sarajevo
Size34,500 (1992),
40,500 (1995)
Garrison/HQSarajevo
ColorsGreen and yellow
EngagementsOperation Neretva '93
Commanders
Current
commander		Mustafa Hajrulahović Talijan
Vahid Karavelić
Nedžad Ajnadžić
Notable
commanders		Mustafa Hajrulahović Talijan

The 1st 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 Serb and Croat 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

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