Jordanian Eastern Command المنطقة العسكرية الشرقية | |
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Active | 1970 – 2000 (5th Armd. Div.) 2000 – present |
Country | Jordan |
Branch | Royal Jordanian Army |
Type | Mechanized Infantry |
Role | Multi Role |
Size | 13,000 - 15,000 (2012 est.) |
Garrison/HQ | Mafraq, Ruwaished, Zarqa |
Colors | KA2 Desert Digital |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brigadier General Mohammed Suleiman Bani Yasin |
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.