Saudi Arabian Army

The Saudi Arabian Army (Arabic: الجَيْشُ العَرَبِيَّ السُّعُودِيَّ, romanized: Al-Jaysh al-Arabiya as-Su'udiya), officially the Royal Saudi Land Forces (Arabic: القُوَّاتُ البَرِّيَّةُ المَلَكِيَّة السُّعُودِيَّة, romanized: Al-Quwwat al-Bariyah al-Malakiyah as-Su'udiyah), is the principal land warfare branch of the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Saudi Ministry of Defense, which is one of the two military departments of the government of Saudi Arabia, together with the Ministry of National Guard. Its primary mandate is the defense of Saudi Arabia’s territory and the safeguarding of national interests against external threats.

Organized across eight regional commands, the RSLF's network extends throughout Saudi Arabia, encompassing various regional and independent commands, military institutes, colleges, specialized schools, and diverse administrative units. This extensive infrastructure enables the RSLF to maintain operational readiness and adapt to wartime conditions effectively.

The RSLF's capabilities have progressively developed, with improvements in organizational structure, leadership, and expansion of its primary weapon systems and personnel. The highest-ranking official within the RSLF is the Chairman of the General Staff, while overall command is held by the General Commander of the Saudi Land Forces, a Lieutenant General who oversees regional commands and specialized divisions. This commander also serves on the military council at the ministerial level, guiding the strategic direction of the RSLF. Officer training primarily takes place at the War College in Riyadh, which commissions the majority of RSLF officers.