In theory, prior to Operation Desert Storm armor divisions consisted of 12,100 men and 245 tanks and infantry divisions had 14,100 men and 78 tanks. In practice the Iraqi army's divisions were never equal to their tables of organisation and equipment. In any event, the War itself resulted in the destruction of roughly half the tanks and other equipment of the Army. Since the War, the army reduced the numbers of units and personnel, and focused on reconstituting armor and mechanised units with remaining equipment. Armor brigades consist of three armor battalions and one mechanised battalion, while mechanised brigades consist of have three mechanised battalions and a tank battalion.
Divisions generally have four supporting artillery battalions.