4th Military Region (Yemen)



The Fourth Military Region is a military region of Armed Forces of Yemen. Its headquarters locates in Aden city, the interim capital of Yemen.

History
The 4th region was established in 2013 as part of the military restructuring by former president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi who issued a republication decree to divide the military field into seven regions, including the Fourth Military Region. The region is headquartered in Aden city and supervises the military units in Aden, Taiz, Lahj, Abyan, and al-Dhale Governorates.

Structure
The region consists of 25 military units and brigades, including; 33rd, 31st, 35th. 22nd and Armored Brigade, 45th, 115, 119, and 111 Infantry Brigades.

Leadership

 * Major General Mahmoud al-Subaihi (10 April 2013– 7 November 2014)
 * Major General Ali Naser Hadi (7 November 2014– 6 May 2015)
 * Major General Saif Saleh al-Dhali (6 May 2015– 6 July 2015)
 * Major General Ahmed Saif al-Yafie ( 6 July 2015– November 2016)
 * Major General Fadhel Hassan (22 November 2016– incumbent)