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Jordanian Eastern Command

The Jordanian Eastern Command (Arabic:المنطقة العسكرية الشرقية) is the Jordanian Armed Forces regional command responsible for the North - East front against Syria and Iraq.

History

Since major restructuring in 1977, the Royal Jordanian Army has kept the Eastern Command (formerly known as 5th Armoured Division) deployed between the Iraqi border and Ar Ramtha on the Syrian border with some presence in Zarqa. But in 2000, King Abdullah II made a big step to modernize and restructure Jordanian Armed Forces when the Divisions have been transformed into a lighter, more mobile forces, based largely on a brigade structure and considered better capable of rapid reaction in emergencies.

Jordanian forces traditionally maintained a defensive posture along this sector. A number of major roads link Jordan and Syria in this region, crossing undulating terrain with no natural obstacles. The important air base at Mafraq are less than 20 km from the border with Syria and are therefore vulnerable to surprise attack or artillery bombardment. As a result, Jordanian forces traditionally paid particular attention to their defenses in this region. The Sector from Ramtha to the Iraqi border was covered by the Eastern Command (5th Armoured Division).

This command was involved in many conflicts and engagements, including the Six-Day War, the War of Attrition (and its Battle of Karameh) and war against the Syrian army during Black September.

Organisation

The Eastern Command controls regional units from Ar Ramtha and Mafraq to the Iraqi border with some units based in Zarqa. The Head of Eastern command is Brigadier General Mohammed Suleiman Bani Yasin.

Eastern Command HQ

  • Command Staff
  • HQ Defense Company
  • Command Communication Group
  • Command Military Police
  • Command Training Center

Border Guard Formation

1<sub>st</sub> Border Guard Force Brigade
  • <small>Brigade HQ</small>
  • <small>Command Staff</small>
  • <small>Signal Company</small>
  • <small>Reconnaissance & Surveillance Center</small>
  • <small>1<sub>st</sub> Border Guard Force Battalion</small>
  • <small>4<sub>th</sub> Border Guard Force Battalion</small>
  • <small>5<sub>th</sub> Border Guard Force Battalion</small>
  • <small>6<sub>th</sub> Border Guard Force Battalion</small>
  • <small>Combat Support (Direct Support)</small>
  • <small>3<sub>rd</sub> Engineer Company (DS, Command Engineer Battalion)</small>
  • <small>Chemical Support Platoon (DS, Chemical Support Group)</small>
  • <small>Combat Service Support</small>
  • <small>3<sub>rd</sub> Supply & Transport Company (DS, Command Supply & Transport Battalion)</small>
  • <small>Brigade Maintenance Company (Vehicles & Weapons Workshop)</small>
  • <small>Brigade Medical Company (Role 1)</small>

Combat & Maneuver Units

Martyr Wasfi Al-Tal 2<sub>nd</sub> Mechanized Infantry Brigade
  • <small>Brigade HQ</small>
  • <small>Command Staff</small>
  • <small>Joint Fires Coordination Cell - Targeting Cell</small>
  • <small>Information and PsyOps Cell</small>
  • <small>Intelligence Cell</small>
  • <small>Signal Company</small>
  • <small>UAS ISR Platoon</small>
  • <small>FPV Strike Platoon</small>
  • <small>JTAC Team</small>
  • <small>Habis Al-Majali 4<sub>th</sub> Mechanized Infantry Battalion (YPR-765 pri)</small>
  • <small>Royal Guard 6<sub>th</sub> Mechanized Infantry Battalion (M113A2 MK1)</small>
  • <small>Prince Faisal 17<sub>th</sub> Tank Battalion (M60A3)</small>
  • <small>Anti-Armor Company (Kornet-E)</small>
  • <small>Fires Support (Direct Support)</small>
  • <small>1<sub>st</sub> Field Artillery Battalion (M109A3)</small>
  • <small>81<sub>st</sub> Field ADA Battalion (Shilka,Strela-10,Igla)</small>
  • <small>Combat Support (Direct Support)</small>
  • <small>1<sub>st</sub> Engineer Company (DS, Command Engineer Battalion)</small>
  • <small>Chemical Support Platoon (DS, Chemical Support Group)</small>
  • <small>Combat Service Support</small>
  • <small>1<sub>st</sub> Supply & Transport Company (DS, Command Supply & Transport Battalion)</small>
  • <small>Brigade Maintenance Company (Vehicles & Weapons Workshop)</small>
  • <small>Brigade Medical Company (Role 1)</small>
Martyr King Abdullah I 90<sub>th</sub> Mechanized Infantry Brigade
  • <small>Brigade HQ</small>
  • <small>Command Staff</small>
  • <small>Joint Fires Coordination Cell - Targeting Cell</small>
  • <small>Information and PsyOps Cell</small>
  • <small>Intelligence Cell</small>
  • <small>Signal Company</small>
  • <small>UAS ISR Platoon</small>
  • <small>FPV Strike Platoon</small>
  • <small>JTAC Team</small>
  • <small>Al-Hussien 2<sub>nd</sub> Mechanized Infantry Battalion (YPR-765 pri)</small>
  • <small>Princess Basma 3<sub>rd</sub> Mechanized Infantry Battalion (M113A2 MK1)</small>
  • <small>Prince Talal 5<sub>th</sub> Mechanized Infantry Battalion (YPR-765 pri)</small>
  • <small>Anti-Armor Company (M901 ITV)</small>
  • <small>Fires Support (Direct Support)</small>
  • <small>12<sub>th</sub> Field Artillery Battalion (M109A3)</small>
  • <small>5<sub>th</sub> Field ADA Battalion (Shilka,Strela-10,Igla)</small>
  • <small>Combat Support (Direct Support)</small>
  • <small>2<sub>nd</sub> Engineer Company (DS, Command Engineer Battalion)</small>
  • <small>Chemical Support Platoon (DS, Chemical Support Group)</small>
  • <small>Combat Service Support</small>
  • <small>2<sub>nd</sub> Supply & Transport Company (DS, Command Supply & Transport Battalion)</small>
  • <small>Brigade Maintenance Company (Vehicles & Weapons Workshop)</small>
  • <small>Brigade Medical Company (Role 1)</small>

Combat Support Units

  • Eastern Command Artillery <small><sup>[1]</sup></small>
  • <small>Command Artillery HQ</small>
  • <small>Signal Company</small>
  • <small>STA Company</small>
  • <small>42<sub>st</sub> Mortar Battalion (AGRAB Mk2)</small>
  • 5<sub>th</sub> Field Air Defense Group <small><sup>[1]</sup></small>
  • <small>Group HQ</small>
  • <small>Signal Company</small>
  • <small>Electronic Warfare & Counter-UAS Unit (EW/C-UAS)</small>
  • Command Engineer Battalion
  • <small>3 Mechanized Engineer Companies <sup>[2]</sup></small>
  • <small>General Support Company</small>

Service Support Units

  • Supply and Transport Battalion
  • <small>3 Supply & Transport Companies <sup>[2]</sup></small>
  • Administrative Transport Group
  • Command Maintenance Group
  • Medical Support Group

Notes:

  1. <small> Subordinate battalions attached to combat brigades</small>
  2. <small> Each company supports a brigade</small>

Standard Mechanized Infantry Battalion Structure (TO&E)

This organizational structure reflects the standard Table of Organization and Equipment used by mechanized infantry battalions. Individual battalions may have variations depending on mission attachments or equipment.

Unit summary

References