16th Infantry Brigade (Israel)
| 16th Infantry Brigade "Jerusalem" | |
|---|---|
| חטיבת_ירושלים | |
Emblem of the Jerusalem Brigade | |
| Active | 1949 – Present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
| Type | Reserve |
| Role | Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Bomb disposal Close-quarters battle Combined arms Counterinsurgency Crowd control Desert warfare Force protection Maneuver warfare Military communications Military logistics Patrolling Raiding Reconnaissance Security checkpoint Screening Tracking Urban warfare |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Southern Command 252nd Division |
| Nickname(s) | Jerusalem Brigade |
| Engagements | 1947–1949 Palestine war Gaza war |
The 16th Infantry Brigade "Jerusalem" (also known as Jerusalem Brigade) is a reserve infantry brigade unit of the Israel Defense Force (IDF). The brigade is assigned to the 252nd Division "Sinai".
Brigade organization
- 16th Infantry Brigade "Jerusalem"
- 7007th Infantry Battalion
- 8119th Infantry Battalion
- 9207th Infantry Battalion
- (6310th) Reconnaissance Battalion
- Logistic Battalion
- Signal Company