98th Paratroopers Division
The 98th "HaEsh" Paratroopers Division, also known as the Fire Formation (Hebrew: עֻצְבַּת הָאֵשׁ, Utzbat HaEsh), is a reserve-service infantry division in the Israel Defense Forces. It is subordinate to the Central Regional Command.
| 98th "HaEsh" Paratroopers Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1974 – present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Branch | _Gray.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Israeli Ground Forces |
| Type | Paratrooper |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Central Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Bilu Camp |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Dan Goldfuss |
| Notable commanders | Dan Shomron Tal Rousso Aviv Kochavi |
Units
Structure of the 98th Paratroopers Division 2017
- 35th Paratroopers Brigade (Regular) "Flying Serpent"
- 89th Commando Brigade (Regular) "Oz"/"Courage"
- 214th Artillery Regiment (Regular) "David's Sling" (In Hebrew)
- 55th Paratroopers Brigade (Reserve) "Hod Ha-Hanit"/"Tip of The Spear"
- 551st Paratroopers Brigade (Reserve) "Hetzei Ha-Esh"/"Arrows of Fire"
- Unit 8219
- 492nd Division Signal Battalion "Lapid"
- Saknay (Pelican) Unit
- Mobility Unit 5515 "Niyud" (In Hebrew)
- Airborne Anti-Aircraft Unit 7298 "YANMAM"
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