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.

Order of battle

5th Armoured Division

• Division Commander: Maj. Gen. Bahram Shahrivar
• Division Deputy Commander: Brig. Gen. Fereydun Ardeshar
• Division Chief of Staff: Col. Zarir Vardavan

51st Tank Regiment

• Regimental Commander: Col. Isfandiyar Ardeshir

52nd Tank Regiment

• Regimental Commander: Col. Shapur Hormazd

53rd Mechanised Infantry Brigade

• Brigade Commander: Brig. Gen. Gushtasp Rustam
• 531st Mechanised Infantry Regiment Commander: Col. Ardavan Zal
• 532nd Mechanised Infantry Regiment Commander: Col. Darab Sohrab
• 533rd Mechanised Infantry Regiment Commander: Col. Kavadh Kavus

54th Armoured Brigade

• Brigade Commander: Brig. Gen. Anushiravan Nousha
• 541st Tank Regiment Commander: Col. Jamasp Takhma
• 542nd Mechanised Regiment Commander: Col. Godarz Parvin
• 543rd Reconnaissance Demi-Regiment Commander: Lt. Col. Fariborz Azadvar

55th Area Defence Brigade

• Brigade Commander: Brig. Gen. Dara Goudarz
• 551st Self-Propelled Artillery Demi-Regiment Commander: Lt. Col. Rostam Šahramlak
• 552nd Rocket Artillery Demi-Regiment Commander: Lt. Col. Vahunam Jalil
• 553rd Air Defence Regiment Commander: Col. Farhad Namdar

56th Commissariat Regiment

• Regimental Commander: Col. Hormazd Pirouz

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 ("Babak" MBTs)
  • 52nd Tank Regiment ("Nouradin" and "Rashid" MBTs)
  • 53rd Mechanised Infantry Brigade
    • 531st Mechanised Infantry Regiment ("Rakesh" IFVs)
    • 532nd Mechanised Infantry Regiment ("Rakesh" IFVs)
    • 533rd Mechanised Infantry Regiment ("Rakesh" IFVs)
  • 54th Armoured Brigade
    • 541st Tank Regiment ("Rustam" Light Tanks)
    • 542nd Mechanised Regiment ("Sohrab" APCs)
    • 543rd Reconnaissance Demi-regiment ("Kay Khusrow" ARVs)
  • 55th Area Defence Brigade
    • 551st Self-Propelled Artillery Demi-regiment (M355 Howitzers)
    • 552nd Rocket Artillery Demi-regiment (M1701 MLRS)
    • 553rd Air Defence Regiment
  • 56th Commissariat Regiment
    • Maintenance Squadron
    • Medical Squadron
    • Supply & Transport Squadron

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.