15th Special Forces Division
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The 15th Special Forces Division is a division of the Syrian Armed Forces specializing in light infantry operations, based in the As-Suwayda Governorate.[1] The Division is part of the Syrian Army's 1st Corps.
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15th Special Forces Division | |
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الفرقة 15 للقوات الخاصة | |
Active | mid 1990s - present |
Country | Syria |
Allegiance | Syrian Armed Forces |
Branch | Syrian Army |
Type | Special forces |
Role | Close-quarters combat Counter-insurgency Counter-terrorism Direct action Raiding Reconnaissance Special operations Unconventional warfare Urban warfare |
Size | 5 regiments |
Garrison/HQ | As-Suwayda[1] |
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Commander | Maj. Gen. Suhail Fajr Hassan[5] |
Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. Ghassan al-Yasmina Maj. Gen. Ramadan Ramadan Maj. Gen. Fo'ad Hamoudeh |
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