5th Military Region (Yemen)

The Fifth Military Region is a military region of Armed Forces of Yemen. Its headquarters locates in Hudaydah Governorate.

History
The fifth region was established in 2013. As part of the military restructuring, former president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi issued a republication decree to divide the military field into seven regions, including the Fifth Military Region. The region is headquartered in Hudaydah city and supervises the military units in Hudaydah and Hajjah Governorates.

Structure
The region basically consists of 11 military units and brigades, including; 121 Infantry Brigade, 82 Infantry Brigade, 105 Infantry Brigade, 25 Mechanised Infantry Brigade, 2nd Border Guard Brigade.

Leadership

 * Major General Mohammed Rajeh Labwzah (2013–2015)
 * Major General Tawfiq al-Qiz (2016– 2017)
 * Major General Omar Sajaf ( 24 February 2017– 17 February 2018)
 * Major General Yahya Salah (17 February 2018– incumbent)