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Rapid Intervention Brigade (High Readiness)
(لواء التدخل السريع (عالي الجاهزية
Emblem of the Rapid Intervention Brigade
Active2014 - present
CountryJordan
BranchJordanian Armed Forces
TypeSpecial operation
SizeN/A
Garrison/HQZarqa, Ajloun & Ma'an (Humeima)
Nickname(s)Desert Hawk, QRF
Commanders
Current
commander		Brigadier General Zaid Yousef Al-Adayla

Rapid reaction forces are brigade-strength forces with high combat readiness, immediate response speed, flexible and highly mobile that are able to operate independently, within Jordanian forces, or with friendly and allied forces to defend Jordanian national security within the borders of the Kingdom of Jordan or Outside in all circumstances at the time and place and in accordance with the orders of the General Command of the Armed Forces.

The most important distinguishing features of the rapid intervention forces are the manpower, weapons and equipment appropriate to this brigade, the possibility of early and timely intervention, and the professional training received by the brigade.

History

The brigade was formed on August 1, 2014 as the rapid reaction force (Desert Hawk), then became on 5 November 2017 Rapid reaction Brigade and on June 25, 2018 was renamed under the banner of rapid intervention / high-readiness brigade, which is subordinate to Directorate of joint military operations. In 2017, the units from deactivated 28th Royal Ranger Brigade transferred to QRF Brigade.[1]

Mission

Jordan has created the brigade to provide a rapid-response capability against situations that may flare up rapidly, particularly along the borders, and to sustain operations for several days. The brigade is an important element in the containment of Daesh and other extremist forces, and both the US and UK have supported this initiative with training and equipment. The Joint Special Operations Command has also taken an important role in shaping the structure and tactical employment of the brigade.[2]

Rapid mobility is a crucial element, and additional Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks – which have been in JSOC service for some time – have been procured from the US to allow the immediate deployment of the brigade, along with more land vehicles. Communication is another important area in which new systems are being acquired, allowing Jordan to develop a fully deployable command and control capability.[3] The Brigade has its own Joint Tactical Air Controllers (JTACs).

Brigade Objectives

Organizational structure

  • Brigade Command Headquarter
  • 61st Royal Raiders Battalion
  • File:81st btn.jpg 81st Quick Reaction Battalion
  • 91st Quick Reaction Battalion
  • 8th Squadron (UH-60M Blackhawk)[4][5] - Attached from RJAF.
  • Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT) Center.
    • Designed to train JTAC’s, the SAVT provides a fully immersive environment in which virtual aircraft come to life in a large domed building.
  • Brigade Training Center

Equipment

Small Arms

Support Weapons

Optical and Electronics Equipment

Transport


References

  1. ^ https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/security/reports/2017/11/30/443272/future-u-s-jordanian-counterterrorism-cooperation/
  2. ^ https://www.janes.com/article/60199/quick-reaction-force-makes-debut-at-sofex-sofex16d2
  3. ^ https://www.janes.com/article/60199/quick-reaction-force-makes-debut-at-sofex-sofex16d2
  4. ^ https://www.businessinsider.com/r-us-delivers-helicopters-to-bolster-jordans-border-defenses-2018-1
  5. ^ https://www.janes.com/article/77458/jordan-completes-black-hawk-deliveries


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