This is the order of battle for the invasion of Iraq during the Iraq War between coalition forces [1] and the Iraqi Armed Forces; Fedayeen Saddam irregulars; and others between March 20 and May 1, 2003.
The United States Army has defined an "order of battle" as the "identification and command structure" of a unit or formation. [2] Operation Iraqi Freedom force organization changed frequently.
In the listings below "BN" refers to a battalion, a military unit. In the United States and United Kingdom, a combat battalion is usually approximately 600-800 personnel strong.
Lieutenant General David D. McKiernan, Commanding. [3]
Lieutenant General William S. Wallace, Commanding General
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Saddam Hussein was the supreme armed forces commander. [12]
Chief of Staff: Ibrahim Abd al-Sattar Muhammad Ahmed
Under the supervision of Qusay Hussein, commanded by Staff General Sayf al-Din Taha al-Rawi.
Under the supervision of Qusay Hussein, commanded by Major general Kheir-Allah Wahees Omar al-Nassiri. It serves as a Praetorian Guard which is located within Baghdad and is organized to defend the regime.
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