The Command of Military Operations (CMO) stands as a crucial military coalition in the ongoing battles to defend and liberate Syria’s occupied territories. Representing a united front of various military factions, the CMO protects the liberated north and pushes forward with hopes of securing a future for the displaced and oppressed Syrian people.
Previously known as the Fath al-Mubeen Operations Room (FMOR), the coalition rebranded itself after a year-long restructuring process that began in 2023. This reformation introduced significant changes in operational procedures and inter-factional cohesion, creating a more streamlined and effective military structure.
The transition was not merely a name change. The group adopted advanced command and control systems, integrating new military technologies to enhance its battlefield capabilities. By modernizing its procedures, the CMO has shifted to a more centralized and sophisticated operational model, making it better equipped to handle the complexities of contemporary warfare.
This evolution reflects a broader strategic shift, as the coalition moves closer to functioning as a unified, institutionalized military entity. The new structure marks a departure from the previous patchwork of loosely coordinated factions, establishing a cohesive force capable of executing coordinated operations across multiple fronts.
Composed of several major revolutionary factions, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the National Liberation Front (NLF), and Faylaq al-Sham, the CMO represents a milestone in inter-factional military organization. The coalition’s commitment to unity has strengthened its ability to defend key territories in Idlib, Hama, Latakia, and western Aleppo, areas that remain critical in the ongoing conflict.
The Command of Military Operations operates on vital front lines adjacent to regime-occupied territories, making these areas strategic battlegrounds. It has acted as a shield for civilians fleeing violence from Assad’s forces and their Russian and Iranian allies while holding these lines against repeated attempts by the regime to advance.
Since its inception, FMOR has delivered key victories that have impacted the course of the revolution, a tradition CMO intends to build upon. In 2023, FMOR carried out a series of infiltration missions in Latakia’s northern countryside, targeting regime strongholds and eliminating high-ranking officers. These actions were direct responses to regime attacks on civilians and underscored the coalition’s role as a defender of liberated territories.
The group has also adopted a strategy of attrition, launching calculated operations striking high-value targets behind enemy lines that weaken regime forces while avoiding large-scale losses. By stretching Assad’s forces thin, they have created a military balance in the region, disrupting regime advances and protecting liberated areas.
This new era of inter-factional coordination represents a significant milestone in the revolutionary military landscape. The Command of Military Operations’ institutionalized approach and unified structure marks a departure from fragmented, ad hoc operations of the past, paving the way for more effective and sustainable military organization.
As fighting continues across multiple fronts, their mission remains clear: to protect liberated areas of northwestern Syria by repelling advances, stopping regime attacks, and recovering territories occupied by Assad’s militias and their foreign allies.
The coalition’s evolution from the Fath al-Mubeen Operations Room into the Command of Military Operations underscores the power of unity and modernization in the face of ongoing aggression. As long as the threat of regime violence persists, the CMO will remain a pivotal force in defending Syria’s future.
