First Army (Syrian rebel group)
| First Army | |
|---|---|
| الجيش الأول Jaysh al-Awal | |
Logo of the Southern Front | |
| Leaders | Col. Saber Safar † |
| Dates of operation | 1 January – July 2015 |
| Group(s) |
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| Active regions | Daraa Governorate Quneitra Governorate |
| Size | 5,000-10,000 |
| Part of | Free Syrian Army |
| Allies | |
| Opponents | |
| Battles and wars | Syrian Civil War |
The First Army was a Syrian rebel group affiliated with the Free Syrian Army. It was created on 1 January 2015 in an effort to unify rebel ranks in southern Syria. Three prominent rebel units merged under this command structure. It operated as part of the Southern Front of the Free Syrian Army.
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