5th Armoured Division (Suren Confederacy)

The 5th Armoured Division is the primary armoured formation of the Surenid Armed Forces, operating under II Corps. It was established in 1721 AN as part of the military modernisation efforts undertaken with assistance from the Raspur Pact. The division was further reorganised in 1730 AN.

Equipment

Main Equipment of the 5th Armoured Division

Equipment	Type	Quantity
"Babak"	Main Battle Tank	130
"Nouradin"	Main Battle Tank	14
"Rashid"	Main Battle Tank	30
"Rustam"	Light Tank	200
"Rakesh"	Infantry Fighting Vehicle	175
"Sohrab"	Armoured Personnel Carrier	142
"Kay Kavus"	Command Vehicle	24
"Siyavysh"	Infantry Mobility Vehicle	250
"Kay Khusrow"	Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle	48
M355 Alba	105mm Towed Howitzer	48
M1701 158mm MLRS	Multiple Rocket Launcher System	48

Organisation

The 5th Armoured Division has the following structure:

• Division Headquarters
  • 51st Tank Regiment (4 Tank Battalions with "Babak" MBTs)
  • 52nd Tank Regiment (3 Tank Battalions with "Nouradin" and "Rashid" MBTs)
  • 53rd Mechanised Infantry Brigade
    • 531st Mechanised Infantry Battalion ("Rakesh" IFVs)
    • 532nd Mechanised Infantry Battalion ("Rakesh" IFVs)
    • 533rd Mechanised Infantry Battalion ("Rakesh" IFVs)
  • 54th Armoured Brigade
    • 541st Tank Battalion ("Rustam" Light Tanks)
    • 542nd Mechanised Battalion ("Bahram" MRAPs, "Sohrab" APCs)
    • 543rd Reconnaissance Battalion ("Kay Khusrow" ARVs)
  • 55th Artillery Regiment
    • 551st Self-Propelled Artillery Battalion (M355 Howitzers)
    • 552nd Rocket Artillery Battalion (M1701 MLRS)
  • 56th Support Battalion
    • Maintenance Company
    • Medical Company
    • Supply & Transport Company

The 5th Armoured Division is a combined arms force intended for offensive operations and manoeuvre warfare. It is equipped with a mix of modern main battle tanks, light armoured vehicles, self-propelled artillery and support elements to provide mobility, firepower and protection on the battlefield.