Jordanian Southern Command

The Jordanian Southern Command (Arabic:المنطقة العسكرية الجنوبية) is the Jordanian Armed Forces regional command responsible for a large area in the Kingdom and defending 4 cities (Aqaba, Ma'an, Tafilah, Al Karak).

History
Jordanian Southern Command is the smallest regional command in JAF, this command defend 4 cities and consist of one Armoured brigade, one infantry brigade and other support units. In 2000 the 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.

A number of infantry battalions are normally assigned to defend Karak, located just to the east of the southern part of the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, the port city in the deep south of Jordan, near the border with Saudi Arabia. Some of the units based in the Aqaba area also have a coastal defence role.

Organisation
The Southern Command commands regional units covering Aqaba, Ma'an, Tafilah & Al Karak. The Southern command commander is Brigadier General Morteza Mohammed Majali.

Units

 * Central Command HQ
 * Command & Control & Communication Group
 * Command Defense Company
 * Combat & Maneuver Units
 * 99th Martyr Wasfi Al Tal Armoured Brigade
 * Brigade HQ
 * Signal Company
 * 5th Prince Talal Armored Infantry Battalion (IFV)
 * 7th Tank Battalion
 * 9th Tank Battalion
 * Anti-tank Company
 * Service Company
 * Medical Company
 * Brigade Maintenance Workshop
 * Prince Zeid Bin Hussein Infantry Brigade
 * Brigade HQ
 * Signal Company
 * 41st Martyr Abdel Hamid Sharaf Infantry Battalion
 * 42nd Sharif Shaker bin Zaid Infantry Battalion
 * 43rd Sharif Naser bin Jamil Infantry Battalion
 * Anti-tank Company
 * Medical Company
 * Combat Support Units
 * Command Artillery
 * Command Artillery HQ
 * 1st SP Artillery Battalion
 * SP Artillery Battalion
 * Heavy SP Artillery Battalion
 * 84th Field AD Battalion
 * Command Engineer Company
 * Service Support Units
 * Administrative Transport Group
 * Medical Support Group
 * Construction Group
 * Maintenance Group
 * Supply & Transport Group
 * Command Training School