56th Division (Syria)
| 56th Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | March 2025 – present |
| Country | Syria |
| Allegiance | Syrian Armed Forces |
| Branch | Syrian Army |
| Type | Reserve division |
| Role | Coastal security and counter-insurgency |
| Size | 1,200+ |
| Garrison/HQ | Latakia Governorate and Tartus Governorate |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Munir al-Sheikh |
The 56th Division, also known as the 56th Reserve Division, is a formation of the Syrian Army established in early 2025 as part of the post-Assad military reorganization. It operates primarily along the Syrian coast in Tartus and Latakia governorates, focusing on counter-insurgency against remnants of the former regime, coastal stabilization, and civilian support such as firefighting and public order maintenance. The division has no clear affiliation with major factions such as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) or the Syrian National Army.