209th Artillery Brigade (Israel)

209th Artillery Brigade
אגד ארטילרי 209
Active1968–present
Country Israel
Allegiance Israel Defense Forces
TypeReserve
RoleArtillery
EquipmentM109 howitzer
Engagements

The Israeli 209th "Kidon" Artillery Brigade is a reservist artillery brigade subordinate to the Artillery Corps.[1] Formed in 1968, it has seen combat in many of Israel's wars.[1] In 2018 the brigade celebrated their 50th anniversary.[2]

Organization

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  • 209th Artillery Brigade "Kidon" (Reserve)[citation needed]
    • 647th Artillery Battalion (M270 "Menatetz" MLRS)
    • 7057th Artillery Battalion (M109 "Doher" self-propelled howitzers)
    • 8140th Artillery Battalion (M109 "Doher" self-propelled howitzers)
    • 8157th Artillery Battalion (M109 "Doher" self-propelled howitzers)
    • 8159th Target Acquisition Battalion
    • Signal Company

References

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  1. ^ a b "טקס חילופי מפקד עוצבת הכידון". idf.il (in Hebrew). Israel Defense Forces. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ "עוצבת כידון מציינת "יובל של אש"". beithatothan.org.il (in Hebrew). 25 December 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
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