SDF transformed the military balance , fulfilled people's dream

NEWS DESK

In light of the Syrian crisis and the great political and military intervention of the regional and international countries in the Syrian affairs, in conjunction with the incursion of most of the military forces inside to the agendas of the parties in the Syrian territories, the revolution excluded its real objectives of freedom and democracy and the building of a new Syria, and even increased the spread of destruction in general Syria, and these conditions provided the ground for the emergence and spread of terrorism in Syria.

In the Syrian north, the vision was different from that of the Syrian interior, which obeyed the agendas and ambitions of the countries. In a daring move of its kind, the people of the region were able to increase their cohesion and solidarity through the formation of SDF to defend the unity of the Syrian territories and liberate the region and the people from terrorism. The security of the region of terrorism, which spread in most of Syria territory, after the success of the forces in the alliance under the name of the Euphrates Volcano in the areas of Kobanî, and the unity of components in the ranks of the People and Women Protection Units (YPG and YPJ) in most areas of Rojava.

Disagreements and splits forced them to unite and build a military system

In Syria there were many factions and national military forces that refused to be a machine in the hands of external forces that had ambitions and objectives in Syria. These factions were fighting terrorism that spread quickly in Syria, in addition to fighting foreign agendas away from the objectives of the Syrian revolution and the aspirations of the people, these factions included a mosaic of Syrian elements. The leaders of these forces found that the most important step to be taken in the context of the splits and conflicts between the factions and forces in Syria is to unite their ranks by building a military system of the national

Therefore, a series of meetings between 8 factions and military forces were held in 2015. These forces were the "People's Protection Units, the Women's Protection Units, which are considered the most effective forces in the north of Syria, al-Senadid Forces of the Arabs clans, Alwet al-Jazeera Forces, Jaish al-Thewar, the Syrian Arab Alliance, the Syriac Military Council and the Operations Room of the Euphrates Volcano, "the leaders of these forces, which included the Kurds, Arabs, Syriac, and the rest of the Syrian components, decided to form a military force to be as an umbrella for them.

On October 15, 2015, during a press conference, they announced the formation of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" and declared during the press conference that their goal is to build a democratic Syria in which all Syrian citizens enjoy their rights to freedom, dignity and justice. The other party in accordance with its rules of procedure adopted on December 26, 2016.

In this context, the commander of the Syrian Democratic forces Haqi Kobanî said "SDF are Syrian military forces composed of factions and formations of different Syrian national military factions and components without ethnic or racial discrimination.

  The formation of SDF was an urgent necessity to confront the attacks that were taking place in the region, especially IS mercenaries, and to fight the spread of terrorism in the northern regions of Syria and to stand up to the ambitions facing the region, especially regional ones.

Gained confidence in fight against terrorism, so other factions joined

The importance of SDF emerged after its first battles in the southern countryside of al-Hasakah canton, including the first campaign which was the Liberation of al-Hol, which came after the declaration of the formation of SDF, the liberation campaign of the Tishrin Dam was initiated  in late 2015, which came at the appeal of the people of those areas, in order to rid them of terrorism, the victories achieved by these forces in their campaigns against IS mercenaries, which was expanding its control in several other areas in Syria, and no one could stop it, pushed the tribes and children of the region to get around these forces and take them as a national legitimate force aimed at liberating them from terrorism on the principle legitimate defense, how much these victories and achievements have been a cause of great waves of accession for the people of the region to the ranks of the martyrs.

The echo of these forces after their victories spread among all the factions and forces in Syria, which led to the continuation of a number of these factions with the commanders of the regime, to join these forces, and therefore the number of factions under the roof of SDF increased.

"On how to gain the confidence of the people of the region the commander Haqi Kobanî said," Our declaration of defending the region and liberating the people from IS terrorism, launching our military campaigns and continuing our liberation of the region after al-Hol Battle enforced the confidence of the people, and the participation of young men and women in our forces to defend their areas is a good example of this."

Forming of an organizational structure for SDF is an urgent necessity

The increase in the number of factions within SDF as hundreds of people from the areas liberated by them joined, made it necessary to form an organizational structure for SDF. Therefore, during the first meeting of the commanders of the Syrian Democratic Forces on  January 25, 2016 the rules of procedures of SDF were ratified, and the "Military Council" was formed.

What is the Military Council and what are its functions?

The Military Council of the Syrian Democratic Forces is the basic pillar of the organizational structure of the SDF because it includes representatives of all factions and military formations. Its main tasks include the election of a commander-in-chief, the development of troop plans and strategies and the objectives of these forces. The council elected the General Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, the election of a general command of the forces, the formation of the Military Discipline Committee, in addition to their decision to open organizational offices in the liberated areas.

According to the rules of procedure, the Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces is the person who manages the meetings of the Military Council and the General Command, and is authorized to approve the decisions of the General Command and supervise its activities, he/she is also responsible for the appointment of the spokesman for these forces.

The General Command of the Syrian Democratic Forces is considered the executing body within these forces. It consists of 13 members of the Military Council and work to implement the decisions taken at the meetings of the Military Council, in addition to conducting the operations of counting, marketing, managing and leading, as well as planning, managing and implementing military campaigns on the ground.

The Military Discipline Committee, is military observation and monitoring committee for monitoring the military forces and the solving of military problems between the parties. It consists of seven members appointed by the Military Council, whose task is to determine the problems that may occur between the military factions within its forces and to hold whoever violates the rules of procedure and military decisions accountable.

SDF fighters' number reached more than 65,000 and founding of organized formations of forces

The formation of the organizational structure of SDF played a major role in successive victories achieved by SDF in the future, especially in the successive campaigns of the forces in the north of Syria, including Wrath of al-Khabour campaign to liberate al-Shadadi and Wrath of the Euphrates to liberate al-Raqqa, and Manbij and other areas, in addition, this structure formed a strong organizational body for the forces. This was a main reason for attracting national military factions in Syria, as well as Syrian young men and women who wanted to play a role in liberating Syria from terrorism.

Today, 3 years after the formation of SDF, the number of fighters has reached more than 65000 fighters, from various components and segments of the Syrian people.

SDF are integrated military system

After SDF increased in number, and the continued joining to these forces, the Military Council took new steps to consolidate the structure of military organization, and the construction of an integrated military system, and the formation of military regiments, according to information reported by the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces Zinarin Kobanî, 52 military regiments were formed, distributed over the entire geography of the Syrian north, and each regiment of approximately 250 fighters.

Not only that, SDF also established professional and specialized military regiments such as Special Forces, Rapid Intervention, Counterterrorism, Military Intelligence, Demining, Heavy Weapons and Snipers.

In this regard, Zinarin Kobanî pointed to the urgent need for organization at various levels, in view of the expansion of Syrian geography liberated by SDF, in order to preserve the liberated areas and raise the level of military forces.

Military academies played a leading role in building the character of the national fighter

Academic and organized training have played a leading role in successive military victories in the north of Syria, where the Syrian Democratic Forces decided to train the fighters intellectually and militarily with the aim of establishing skilled and professional fighters in the field of training academies since its formation. Now, three years later, the number has risen dramatically, reaching about 55 academies, including intellectual and military training in various areas of deployment, as well as specialized courses for the special regiments mentioned earlier.

The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces Kani Ahmad confirmed that they are training their fighters on the basis of advanced martial arts, so that they can deal with all kinds of battles, and that their fighters are on full readiness.

SDF, strengthened their administrative structure

The work of the Military Council and the leadership of SDF was not limited on the military organization, but also offices and administrative committees were formed to organize the forces. These offices included the Office of Combatants’ Families, Public Relations, Archives, Media, Civil Affairs, Preparing Training, Finance, Supply and Armament, Military Information Office, Office of Women's Combatant Affairs, "and these offices have branches in all areas of presence of the Syrian Democratic Forces(SDF).

According to the commander of SDF, Zinarin Kobanî, the formed offices play a key role in supporting the forces from the administrative point of view, and to be an integrated military institution.

Today, 25% of Syrian territory is protected by SDF

Today, SDF are deployed in the liberated areas in the north and east of Syria. It work to protect civilians and secure the stability of the region, their forces have organized in three areas: Al-Jazeera, the Euphrates and Deir ez-Zor, which represent 25% Syrian area.

SDF turned the Syrian people's dream into a reality and thwarted the hostile plans

SDF, through its campaigns and the defeat of terrorism from the Syrian north, and the consolidation of its presence in the region, they turned the military balance in the region, and thwarted the plans of some external parties to serve their purposes and agendas in the region and because they responded to and met the calls of the Syrian people to liberate them from terrorism, these forces have turned the dream of the Syrian people to reality ,according to what the people said and say in the areas liberated by SDF of terrorism.

In the past three years, SDF have benefited from their experiences after reorganizing in various cities and regions of the north of Syria, which had a positive impact on the conduct of military operations on the ground and prompted the people to circumvent them as the nucleus of Syria's future army that represent the components will in the area, and the Syrian people in general.

The commander, Zinarin Kobanî, said that their forces during the past period have been able to achieve many achievements at various levels, including military, humanitarian, organizational, and noted that work is continuing to achieve more achievements in the interest of the people.

The importance of SDF in the present situation

On the internal level, SDF are today an important axis in Syria, and all the components of the Syrian north, as well as Syria, consider SDF as a national force defending Syria and its people and a target for all Syrian young men and women to participate in liberating Syrian territory from terrorism in the framework of legitimate defense. SDF brought hope for the Syrians in a dignified life on the Syrian territory, which has become the stronghold of terrorism and foreign interventions.

On the international level, SDF have proved themselves as strong and integrated military forces against terrorism in Syria, the forces of maintaining security and stability in the northern Syrian regions, the nucleus of Syria's future army, and the fortress against the spread of terrorism in the world from Syria. Today, we see SDF as the strong and fundamental ally of the International Alliance for combating IS, as US officials in the International Alliance say.

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ANHA