page_title: Jordanian Armed Forces
section_title: Structure and objectives
hierarchical_section_title: Jordanian Armed Forces / Structure and objectives
caption_attribution_description: English: OrBat of the Jordanian Army 2013
context_page_description: The Jordanian Armed Forces, also referred to as the Arab Army, are the military forces of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. They consist of the ground forces, air force, and navy and is under the direct control of the King of Jordan who is the Supreme Commander of the Jordanian Armed Forces. The current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is Major General Yousef Huneiti, who is also the King's military adviser.
  The first organized army in Jordan was established on 22 October 1920, and was named the "Mobile Force". At the time it only had 150 men in its ranks. On its third anniversary in 1923, the force was renamed the Arab Legion, consisting of 1,000 men. By the time Jordan became an independent state in 1946, the Arab Legion numbered some 8,000 soldiers in 3 mechanized regiments. In 1956, King Hussein dismissed all British generals and changed the name of the Legion into the "Jordanian Arab Army" in what became known as the Arabization of the Jordanian Army command.
  The army fought in several wars and battles, mostly against Israel.
context_section_description: The army's organisational structure was traditionally based on two armoured divisions and two mechanized divisions. These have been transformed into a lighter, more mobile forces, based largely on a brigade structure and considered better capable of rapid reaction in emergencies. An armoured division has become the core element of a strategic reserve.
  The main objectives of the Jordanian Armed Forces are:
  Protect the Kingdom of Jordan borders from any invasion.
  Protect the people inside the Kingdom and their rights.
  Protect the King of Jordan.
caption: Royal Jordanian Army Order of Battle (OrBat) 2013
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