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Jordanian Southern Command
المنطقة العسكرية الجنوبية
Southern Command Shoulder sleeve insignia
Active1970 - present
CountryJordan
BranchRoyal Jordanian Army
TypeArmored & Mechanized Infantry
RoleMulti Role
Size13,000 - 15,000 (2012 est.)
Garrison/HQAqaba, Ma'an, Tafilah, Al Karak
ColorsKA2 Desert Digital
Engagements
  • Six-Day War
  • War of Attrition
  • Black September
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier General Hilal Abdul Halim Al-Khawaldeh

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).

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