5th Mechanized Division (Syria)
| 5th Mechanized Division | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة الخامسةميكا | |
Syrian Armed Forces Flag | |
| Active | 1970 – 2024 |
| Country | Ba'athist Syria |
| Allegiance | Syrian Arab Armed Forces |
| Branch | Syrian Arab Army |
| Type | Mechanized infantry |
| Role | Conventional warfare |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | 1st Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Daraa Izra (12th Armored Brigade, 175th Artillery Regiment) Nawa (112th Mechanized Brigade) Saida (38th Infantry Brigade) |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Maj. Gen. Wasel al-Samir |
| Chief of Staff | Maj. Gen. Muhammad Khleif Al-Muhammad |
| Brigade Commanders | Maj. Gen. Suhail Abbas (12th Brigade) Brig. Gen. Ahmed Yousef Jarad (132nd Brigade) |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Gen. Ali Aslan Lt. Gen. Ali Abdullah Ayyoub Maj. Gen. Mufid Hassan Maj. Gen. Osama Horia |
The 5th Mechanized Division (Arabic: الفرقة الخامسةميكا) was a mechanized infantry division of the Syrian Arab Army. The division was part of the Syrian Army's 1st Corps.