Historical document reveals orders on 'Royal' designation for military brigades
The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) on Friday unveiles a historical document dated March 1, 1956, which outlines official orders issued by then-Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Radi Annab (Photo courtesy of RHDC)
AMMAN — The Royal Hashemite Documentation Centre (RHDC) on Friday unveiled a historical document dated March 1, 1956, which outlines official orders issued by then-Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Radi Annab.
The orders were issued in response to Royal directives regarding the designation of certain army brigades with the title "Royal."
In a statement released, the centre explained that the document details the renaming of military brigades to include the royal title, a move that reflects Jordan's national sovereignty and strengthens the country's military identity.
The document also includes regulations on the leave policies for Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) personnel travelling abroad.
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