209th Artillery Brigade (Israel)
| 209th Artillery Brigade | |
|---|---|
| אגד ארטילרי 209 | |
| Active | 1968–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
| Part of | 210th Division |
| Nickname(s) | "כידון" ("Kidon") |
| Engagements | |
The 209th Artillery Brigade (Hebrew: אגד ארטילרי 209) is an Israeli Ground Forces 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]
History
The brigade was established in 1968 during the War of Attrition and was deployed to the Sinai Peninsula as a subordinate unit of the 252nd Division. It operated three regular battalions and two reserve battalions, all equipped with the Sherman-based M-50 self-propelled howitzer.[3]
The brigade was reactivated during the Yom Kippur War, once again fighting on the Egyptian front under the 252nd Division.[3]
Organization
- 209th Artillery Brigade "Kidon" (Reserve)
- 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
- ^ a b "טקס חילופי מפקד עוצבת הכידון". idf.il (in Hebrew). Israel Defense Forces. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "עוצבת כידון מציינת "יובל של אש"". beithatothan.org.il (in Hebrew). 25 December 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b "אגד ארטילרי 209 באוגדת הבשן 210 - כרטיס ביקור מערך הטנ"א בחטיבה". himush.co.il. 2021-09-02. Archived from the original on 2024-07-26. Retrieved 2025-03-13.