Free Syrian Army
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| Unit name | Free Syrian Army |
| Dates | 2011–2018 |
| Country | Syria |
| Allegiance | Syrian National Coalition |
| Type | Army |
| Role | Guerrilla warfare, conventional warfare |
| Size | 40,000–50,000 |
| Engagements | Syrian Civil War, Battle of Aleppo, Battle of Raqqa (2013), Battle of Qalamun |
| Commander1 | Riad al-Asaad |
| Commander2 | Salim Idris |
| Commander3 | Abdul Jabbar al-Oqaidi |
Free Syrian Army. The Syrian Civil War led to the formation of the Free Syrian Army in 2011, with the goal of overthrowing the Bashar al-Assad regime. The Free Syrian Army was initially composed of defected Syrian Arab Army soldiers, including Riad al-Asaad, Salim Idris, and Abdul Jabbar al-Oqaidi, who were joined by civilians and Syrian National Council members, such as Burhan Ghalioun and Moaz al-Khatib. The Free Syrian Army received support from countries like Turkey, United States, United Kingdom, and France, as well as organizations like the Syrian National Coalition and the National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change.
● History
The Free Syrian Army was formed in July 2011, during the early stages of the Syrian Civil War, with the primary objective of toppling the Bashar al-Assad regime. The Free Syrian Army was initially led by Riad al-Asaad, a former Syrian Arab Army colonel, who defected to the opposition in July 2011. The Free Syrian Army gained momentum in 2012, with the Battle of Aleppo and the Battle of Idlib, and received support from countries like Turkey, United States, and United Kingdom, as well as organizations like the Syrian National Coalition and the National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change. The Free Syrian Army also collaborated with other opposition groups, such as the Syrian Islamic Liberation Front and the Syrian Islamic Front, led by figures like Hassan Aboud and Zahran Alloush.
● Organization and Structure
The Free Syrian Army was organized into several brigades and divisions, each with its own commander and area of operation. The Free Syrian Army was initially divided into five main divisions, including the Northern Division, the Central Division, the Southern Division, the Eastern Division, and the Western Division. The Free Syrian Army also had a number of specialized units, such as the Hawks of Syria and the Lions of Syria, which were trained by United States and United Kingdom special forces. The Free Syrian Army was supported by a number of organizations, including the Syrian National Coalition, the National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change, and the Local Coordination Committees of Syria, which provided logistical and financial support.
● Military Activities
The Free Syrian Army was involved in a number of military activities, including the Battle of Aleppo, the Battle of Raqqa (2013), and the Battle of Qalamun. The Free Syrian Army also launched a number of offensives against the Syrian Arab Army and its allies, including the Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Free Syrian Army received support from countries like Turkey, United States, and United Kingdom, which provided training, equipment, and logistical support. The Free Syrian Army also collaborated with other opposition groups, such as the Syrian Islamic Liberation Front and the Syrian Islamic Front, to launch joint military operations against the Bashar al-Assad regime.
● Ideology and Objectives
The Free Syrian Army was formed with the primary objective of overthrowing the Bashar al-Assad regime and establishing a democratic government in Syria. The Free Syrian Army was committed to the principles of democracy, freedom, and human rights, and sought to create a Syria that was free from authoritarianism and sectarianism. The Free Syrian Army was also committed to the protection of minority groups, including Kurds, Christians, and Alawites, and sought to promote national unity and reconciliation. The Free Syrian Army was influenced by a number of ideologies, including Liberalism, Nationalism, and Islamism, and sought to create a Syria that was based on the principles of justice, equality, and freedom.
● International Relations and Support
The Free Syrian Army received support from a number of countries, including Turkey, United States, United Kingdom, and France. The Free Syrian Army also received support from organizations like the Syrian National Coalition and the National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change. The Free Syrian Army collaborated with other opposition groups, such as the Syrian Islamic Liberation Front and the Syrian Islamic Front, to receive support from countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The Free Syrian Army also received training and equipment from countries like United States and United Kingdom, which provided support through programs like the Train and Equip Program.
● Impact and Legacy
The Free Syrian Army played a significant role in the Syrian Civil War, and its activities had a major impact on the conflict. The Free Syrian Army was able to capture a number of key cities and towns, including Aleppo and Idlib, and was able to inflict significant casualties on the Syrian Arab Army and its allies. The Free Syrian Army also helped to promote national unity and reconciliation, and played a key role in the formation of the Syrian National Coalition and the National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change. The Free Syrian Army legacy continues to be felt in Syria, with many of its former members continuing to play a role in the country's politics and military. The Free Syrian Army also inspired other opposition groups, such as the Syrian Democratic Forces and the National Front for Liberation, which continue to fight against the Bashar al-Assad regime and its allies.