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| Royal Saudi Land Forces | |
|---|---|
| القوات البرية الملكية السعودية | |
 Emblem of the Royal Saudi Land Forces | |
| Founded | 1744 de facto January 13, 1902 de jure [1] |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Type | Land forces |
| Role | Ground-based warfare |
| Size | 75,000[2] |
| Part of | Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Ministry Of Defense |
| Motto(s) | "الله أكبر" God is the greatest |
| Anniversaries | 13 January; 122 years ago |
| Equipment | List of equipment |
| Engagements | List of wars |
| Decorations |  |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Juhani[3] |
| Notable commanders | Faisal of Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud (1755–1834) Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al Saud Abdullah bin Saud Al Saud Faisal al-Duwaish Dhaydan bin Hithlain Sultan bin Bajad Al Otaibi Sultan bin Abdulaziz |
| Insignia | |
| Flag |  |
| War flag |  |
The Saudi Arabian Army, officially the Royal Saudi Land Forces (Arabic: القُوَّاتُ البَرِّيَّةُ المَلَكِيَّة السُّعُودِيَّة, romanized: Al-Quwwat al-Bariyah al-Malakiyah as-Su'udiyah), is the principal land warfare branch of the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Saudi Ministry of Defense, which is one of the two military departments of the government of Saudi Arabia, together with the Ministry of National Guard. Its primary mandate is the defense of Saudi Arabia’s territory and the safeguarding of national interests against external threats.[4][5]
Organized across eight regional commands, the RSLF's network extends throughout Saudi Arabia, encompassing various regional and independent commands, military institutes, colleges, specialized schools, and diverse administrative units. This extensive infrastructure enables the RSLF to maintain operational readiness and adapt to wartime conditions effectively.
The RSLF's capabilities have progressively developed, with improvements in organizational structure, leadership, and expansion of its primary weapon systems and personnel. The highest-ranking official within the RSLF is the Chairman of the General Staff, while overall command is held by the General Commander of the Saudi Land Forces, a Lieutenant General who oversees regional commands and specialized divisions.[6][7] This commander also serves on the military council at the ministerial level, guiding the strategic direction of the RSLF. Officer training primarily takes place at the War College in Riyadh, which commissions the majority of RSLF officers.[8][9][10][11][12]
- ^ Historical Dictionary of Saudi Arabia (15 March 2020). Historical Dictionary of Saudi Arabia. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 480. ISBN 9781538119808. Archived from the original on 14 February 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ IISS (2021). The Military Balance 2021. Routledge. p. 363. ISBN 978-1-032-01227-8.
- ^ https://www.spa.gov.sa/en/N2162669
- ^ Commander-in-Chief's Speech / Saudi Arabia Land Forces Portal Archived October 22, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ About the Land Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Archived October 22, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Organization of the Land Forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Archived October 22, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Fighter from the Desert (Third Saudi State) Archived May 07, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Chief of General Staff and Commander of Naval Forces to retire Appointment of Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Commander and Royal Navy Commander, Riyadh Newspaper. Archived October 22, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ His Highness General Fahd bin Turki receives the flag of the Saudi Land Forces from its predecessor commander, Okaz newspaper. Archived August 14, 2017 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Military ranks of the Royal Saudi Land Forces Archived October 22, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ kf About Saudi Land Forces / Ministry of Defense Portal Archived November 07, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Ministry of Defense and General Inspectorate. Origins and Development Chief of Staff Archived October 10, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.