The 5th Division ('Iron Division') is a military formation of the Iraqi Army.
The division is currently deployed in eastern Iraq – predominantly Diyala Governorate.
Following the losses suffered by the Iraqi Army during fighting in the ISIL campaign in Northern Iraq, the Iraqi security forces became increasingly reliant on non-state militia units – the Popular Mobilization Forces.
As of October 2015, Reuters reported that the 5th Division reported to the PMF chain of command, instead of the official military hierarchy.
The 5th Division ('Iron Division') is a military formation of the Iraqi Army. The division is currently deployed in eastern Iraq – predominantly Diyala Governorate. Following the losses suffered by the Iraqi Army during fighting in the ISIL campaign in Northern Iraq, the Iraqi security forces became increasingly reliant on non-state militia units – the Popular Mobilization Forces. As of October 2015, Reuters reported that the 5th Division reported to the PMF chain of command, instead of the official military hierarchy.
5th Division (Iraq)