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
Active1974 – present
Country Israel
Branch Israeli Ground Forces
TypeParatrooper
SizeDivision
Part ofCentral Command
Garrison/HQBilu 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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