Quneitra Military Council

The Quneitra Military Council is a Syrian rebel coalition affiliated with the Free Syrian Army that was armed with U.S.-made BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missiles. It operates in the Quneitra Governorate.[1] The group's leader, Brigadier General Abdul-Ilah al-Bashir was appointed the Chief-of-Staff of the Supreme Military Council (SMC) on 16 February 2014.[2]

Quneitra Military Council
Participant in the Syrian civil war
Group(s)
  • Grandsons Brigade[1]
LeadersBrig. Gen. Abdul-Ilah al-Bashir
(until 16 February 2014)[1][2]
Area of operationsQuneitra Governorate[1]
Part ofFree Syrian Army
Southern Front[1]
AlliesArmy of Free Tribes
Opponent(s)Syrian Armed Forces
National Defense Force
Battles and war(s)Syrian Civil War

See also

  • List of armed groups in the Syrian Civil War

References

  1. "The Moderate Rebels: A Complete and Growing List of Vetted Groups". Democratic Revolution, Syrian Style. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  2. "Free Syrian Army fires military chief". Al Jazeera English. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
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