3rd Armoured Division (Syria)
The 3rd Armoured Division (Arabic: االفرقة الثالثة المدرعة) is a formation of the Syrian Army responsible for securing the northern approach to Damascus. The division is based in a military complex near Qutayfah and has traditionally been seen as one of the Syrian Armed Force's most reliable conventional divisions. The 3rd Division is part of the 3rd Army Corps.
| 3rd Armoured Division | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة الثالثة المدرعة | |
| Active | 1971 – present |
| Country | Syria |
| Allegiance | Military of Syria |
| Branch | Syrian Army |
| Type | Armoured Division |
| Role | Armoured warfare |
| Size | up to 15,000 |
| Garrison/HQ | Al-Qutayfah (Division HQ) Douma (65th Brigade) |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Maj. Gen. Naim Jasem Suleiman |
| Chief of Staff | Brig. Gen. Ribal Amon |
| Brigade Commanders | Brig. Gen. Jihad Mohamed Sultan (65th Brigade) |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Gen. Shafiq Fayadh Gen. Ibrahim Al-Safi |
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