10th Division (Iraq)

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The 10th Division is a division of the Iraqi Army.

History

The 10th Armoured Division, served in Iran–Iraq War (Operation Ramadan, Operation Jerusalem), in Persian Gulf War with Jihad Forces (corps).

During the 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division's, tour from June 2008-mid-2009, the 10th Iraqi Army Division conducted Operation "Lion's Roar," a combined live-fire exercise in Maysan province in April 2009 – the first of its kind in the Iraqi Army. The exercise integrated U.S. enablers and demonstrated the capability and lethality of the Iraqi Army.

On 29 August 2015, Brigadier General Mahmoud al-Filahi was appointed as the commander of the division, after the former commander, Brigadier General Safin Abdulmajid, was killed by a suicide car bomber in Ramadi.[1]

Organization

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References

  1. ↑ Mamoun, Abdelhak. "Abadi appoints Brigadier General Mahmoud al-Filahi Commander of Army's 10th Division." Iraqi News. 30 August 2015. Accessed 17 October 2015. [1]
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