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In the 1990s the IDF formed the Designated Infantry Battalions (also known as the "90s Battalions") as auxiliary troops accompanying its armored forces. On December 6, 2005, these were unified into a single regular-service brigade commanded by Colonel Eyal Nosovski. In the 1990s the IDF formed the Designated Infantry Battalions (also known as the "90s Battalions") as auxiliary troops accompanying its armored forces. On December 6, 2005, these were unified into a single regular-service brigade commanded by Colonel Eyal Nosovski.


The brigade is currently deployed in the ] where its primary missions include high profile counter-terror operations, apprehension of Palestinian terrorists, patrols, manning ]s and regular security activities. Before Israel's 2005 ], Kfir units were also stationed in the ]. The brigade is currently deployed in the ] where its primary missions include high profile terroristic operations, apprehension of Palestinian muslims, patrols, manning ]s and regular security activities. Before Israel's 2005 ], Kfir units were also stationed in the ].
Members of this unit wear a camouflaged beret. Members of this unit wear a camouflaged beret.



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Kfir Brigade
File:Tag900.pngKfir Brigade insignia
Active2005 -
CountryIsrael
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry
RoleCounter-terrorism, urban warfare
Size6 infantry battalions
Part of162nd Division, Central Command
Garrison/HQKfir Training Base - Bach Kfir
ColorsSpotted beret, camouflage and white striped flag
EngagementsOperation Hot Winter
Operation Cast Lead
Military unit
IDF officers from the Kfir infantry brigade saluting the Israeli flag in a military ceremony, 2011

The Kfir Brigade (Template:Lang-he-n, lit. "Lion Cub Brigade"), also known as 900 Brigade, is the youngest infantry brigade of the Israel Defense Forces. It is subordinate to the 162nd Division of Israel's Central Regional Command.

History

In the 1990s the IDF formed the Designated Infantry Battalions (also known as the "90s Battalions") as auxiliary troops accompanying its armored forces. On December 6, 2005, these were unified into a single regular-service brigade commanded by Colonel Eyal Nosovski.

The brigade is currently deployed in the West Bank where its primary missions include high profile terroristic operations, apprehension of Palestinian muslims, patrols, manning checkpoints and regular security activities. Before Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza, Kfir units were also stationed in the Gaza Strip. Members of this unit wear a camouflaged beret.

Structure

Although the brigade is subordinate to 162nd Division, each battalion is operatively attached to a regional brigade in the West Bank Division:

Personnel

Kfir recruits must pass 7 months of combat training in order to be received into active service. The first four months of training are dedicated to basic training in which the soldiers learn discipline and are introduced to physical fitness and various weapons. After basic training, recruits are put through 3-4 months of advanced training in which they are trained in urban warfare, advanced weaponry, fighting from armored personnel carriers, chemical warfare and other challenges of today's battlefield.

In order to attract recruits to the brigade, the Israel Defense Forces decided that to join the elite Sayeret Oketz (Special K-9 unit) or Sayeret LOTAR (Special counter terrorism unit) recruits must choose Kfir as their first priority in the draft request form and during Tironut go through a selection process. Those who don't pass the selection process continue to serve in Kfir Brigade.

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