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The '''89th "Oz" Brigade''' ("Courage" in Hebrew) is a ] of the ] (IDF), dedicated entirely to special operations.<ref>] and Gal Perl Finkel, , INSS Insight No. 945, June 28, 2017.</ref> It was established on December 27, 2015. The new brigade, dubbed the Commando Brigade, is composed solely of infantry special-operations units removed from their previous ] structures to create a new tactical formation.<ref name=SpecForInt>{{cite news|last1=Zeff|first1=Michael|title=New Israeli Special Operations Infantry Brigade|url=http://www.specops-dhp.com/defense-news/new-israeli-special-operations-infantry-brigade/|access-date=14 January 2016|work=Special Forces International|agency=Tazpit News Agency|date=27 December 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160214084611/http://www.specops-dhp.com/defense-news/new-israeli-special-operations-infantry-brigade/|archive-date=14 February 2016}}</ref> Commanded by ] (Colonel) ], the brigade operates as part of the ].<ref name="SpecForInt" /><ref name=DefNews>{{cite news|title=Israel Stands Up New Commando Brigade|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2016/01/07/israel-stands-up-new-commando-brigade/78422902/|access-date=14 January 2016|work=DefenseNews|date=7 January 2016}}</ref> The '''89th Brigade "Oz"''' ("Courage" in Hebrew) is a special operation forces ] of the ] (IDF).<ref>] and Gal Perl Finkel, , INSS Insight No. 945, June 28, 2017.</ref> It was established in December 2015. The new brigade, dubbed the Commando Brigade, is composed solely of infantry special-operations units removed from their previous ] structures to create a new tactical formation.<ref name=SpecForInt>{{cite news|last1=Zeff|first1=Michael|title=New Israeli Special Operations Infantry Brigade|url=http://www.specops-dhp.com/defense-news/new-israeli-special-operations-infantry-brigade/|access-date=14 January 2016|work=Special Forces International|agency=Tazpit News Agency|date=27 December 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160214084611/http://www.specops-dhp.com/defense-news/new-israeli-special-operations-infantry-brigade/|archive-date=14 February 2016}}</ref> Commanded by ] (Colonel) Omer Cohen, the brigade operates as part of the ].<ref name="SpecForInt" /><ref name=DefNews>{{cite news|title=Israel Stands Up New Commando Brigade|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2016/01/07/israel-stands-up-new-commando-brigade/78422902/|access-date=14 January 2016|work=DefenseNews|date=7 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=מפקד חדש לעוצבת הקומנדו: אלוף-משנה עומר כהן |url=https://www.inn.co.il/news/603321 |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=www.inn.co.il}}</ref>


== Ideation and development == == Ideation and development ==
] in February 2024]]
According to the IDF, the Commando Brigade is the brainchild of ] ] and is the implementation of operational lessons learned during ] in the summer of 2014 and the ] in 2006. According to the 98th Division Commander, the brigade is not only an integration of the elite teams of the Infantry Corps under one command, but also a body expected to lead operational and tactical thinking in order to establish a new warfare doctrine.<ref name="SpecForInt" /><ref name=AlMonitor1>{{cite news|last1=Caspit|first1=Ben|title=Is IDF gearing up to fight the Islamic State?|url=http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/07/israel-idf-new-commando-unit-gadi-eizenkot-is-hamas.html|access-date=14 January 2016|work=Al-Monitor|date=8 July 2015}}</ref> The new Brigade, furthermore, is intended to provide special operations units a previously lacking centre of gravity.<ref name="DefNews" />
According to the IDF, the Commando Brigade is the brainchild of ] ] and is the implementation of operational lessons learned during ] in the summer of 2014 and the ] in 2006. According to the 98th Division Commander, the brigade is an integration of the elite teams of the Infantry Corps under one command, and a body expected to lead operational and tactical thinking in order to establish a new warfare doctrine.<ref name="SpecForInt" /><ref name=AlMonitor1>{{cite news|last1=Caspit|first1=Ben|title=Is IDF gearing up to fight the Islamic State?|url=http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/07/israel-idf-new-commando-unit-gadi-eizenkot-is-hamas.html|access-date=14 January 2016|work=Al-Monitor|date=8 July 2015}}</ref> The new Brigade is intended to provide special operations units a previously lacking centre of gravity.<ref name="DefNews" />


The concept of a commando brigade was developed by IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot during the formulation of the 5-years military plan. The new brigade is said to draw further parallels between Israel's special forces and ].<ref name=Ynet>{{cite news|last1=Zitun|first1=Yoav|title=IDF to unite elite units in new commando brigade|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4677041,00.html|access-date=14 January 2016|work=Ynetnews.com|date=7 July 2015}}</ref> The concept of a commando brigade was developed by IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot during the formulation of the 5-years military plan. The new brigade is said to draw further parallels between Israel's special forces and American ].<ref name=Ynet>{{cite news|last1=Zitun|first1=Yoav|title=IDF to unite elite units in new commando brigade|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4677041,00.html|access-date=14 January 2016|work=Ynetnews.com|date=7 July 2015}}</ref>


Other special-operations units, ], ], ], ] and ] will continue to operate independently.<ref name=Sclerotic>{{cite web|title=IDF Commando Brigade unveiled amid threats from Nasrallah and Al-Baghdadi|url=https://warsclerotic.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/idf-commando-brigade-unveiled-amid-threats-from-nasrallah-and-al-baghdadi/|website=A Sclerotic Goes to War|access-date=14 January 2016|date=27 December 2015}}</ref> Other special-operations units, ], ], ], ] and ] continue to operate independently.<ref name=Sclerotic>{{cite web|title=IDF Commando Brigade unveiled amid threats from Nasrallah and Al-Baghdadi|url=https://warsclerotic.wordpress.com/2015/12/28/idf-commando-brigade-unveiled-amid-threats-from-nasrallah-and-al-baghdadi/|website=A Sclerotic Goes to War|access-date=14 January 2016|date=27 December 2015}}</ref>


=== Brigade organization 2024 ===
== Structure ==
The 89th Brigade consists of three (formerly four) special operations units of the IDF:<ref name="SpecForInt" /><ref name="DefNews" /> The brigade had a fourth battalion, the now defunct Unit 845, or "]", desert warfare unit, which was absorbed into Maglan on June 27, 2018. <ref>https://www.idf.il/%D7%90%D7%AA%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%97%D7%98%D7%99%D7%91%D7%AA-%D7%94%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%95/%D7%98%D7%A7%D7%A1-%D7%A1%D7%92%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%AA-%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%9F/</ref> The 89th Brigade consists of three (formerly four) special operations units of the IDF:<ref name="SpecForInt" /><ref name="DefNews" /> The brigade had a fourth battalion, the now defunct Unit 845, or "]", desert warfare unit, which was absorbed into Maglan in June 2018.<ref>, ] website, February 07, 2018 (in Hebrew)</ref> As of 2023, the brigade consists of:


{{tree list}}
* Unit 212 – ] – special reconnaissance unit, formerly under the ]<ref>Gal Perl Finkel, , ], August 09, 2018.</ref>
* ] '''89th Commando Brigade Oz/Courage'''
* Unit 217 – ] – undercover counter terrorism unit, formerly under ]
* Unit 621 – ] – guerilla warfare unit, formerly under the ]<ref>Gal Perl Finkel, , ], December 12, 2019.</ref> ** Unit 212 "]" – special reconnaissance unit<ref>Gal Perl Finkel, , ], August 09, 2018.</ref>
** Unit 217 "]" – undercover counter terrorism unit
** Unit 621 "]" – guerilla warfare unit<ref>Gal Perl Finkel, , ], December 12, 2019.</ref>
** Commando School "Oz"
** Aerial Medical Unit
** Logistic Battalion
** Signal Company
{{tree list/end}}


== Commander == == Commanders ==
* Brigadier General David Zini (2015–2017) * Brigadier General David Zini (2015–2017)
* Brigadier General Avi Blot (2017–2018) * Brigadier General Avi Blot (2017–2018)
* Colonel Kobi Heller (2018 – 2021) * Colonel Kobi Heller (2018 –2021)
* Colonel Meni Liberty (2021 – present) * Brigadier General Meni Liberty (2021–2023)
* Colonel Omer Cohen (2023-present)


== Insignia == == Insignia ==
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== See also == == See also ==
* ] * ]
* ]
* ] - functions as the reserve commando brigade in the IDF
* ] – the ] unit the 89th Brigade approximates to in role * ] – the ] unit the 89th Brigade approximates to in role


Latest revision as of 10:30, 13 October 2024

Israeli military special operations brigade
89th Brigade "Oz"
89th brigade patch
Active2015–present
Country Israel
Branch Israeli Ground Forces
RoleCommando
Part ofCentral Command
98th Division
Nickname(s)Commando brigade
Motto(s)"Thy hand shall be on the neck of thine enemies" (Genesis 49:8)
Commanders
Current
commander		Brigadier General Omer Cohen
Military unit

The 89th Brigade "Oz" ("Courage" in Hebrew) is a special operation forces brigade of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It was established in December 2015. The new brigade, dubbed the Commando Brigade, is composed solely of infantry special-operations units removed from their previous chain of command structures to create a new tactical formation. Commanded by Aluf Mishne (Colonel) Omer Cohen, the brigade operates as part of the 98th Division.

Ideation and development

Oz Brigade in Gaza in February 2024

According to the IDF, the Commando Brigade is the brainchild of Lieutenant General Gadi Eisenkot and is the implementation of operational lessons learned during Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014 and the Second Lebanon War in 2006. According to the 98th Division Commander, the brigade is an integration of the elite teams of the Infantry Corps under one command, and a body expected to lead operational and tactical thinking in order to establish a new warfare doctrine. The new Brigade is intended to provide special operations units a previously lacking centre of gravity.

The concept of a commando brigade was developed by IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot during the formulation of the 5-years military plan. The new brigade is said to draw further parallels between Israel's special forces and American 75th Ranger Regiment.

Other special-operations units, Sayeret Matkal, Shayetet 13, Shaldag, Oketz and Yahalom continue to operate independently.

Brigade organization 2024

The 89th Brigade consists of three (formerly four) special operations units of the IDF: The brigade had a fourth battalion, the now defunct Unit 845, or "Rimon", desert warfare unit, which was absorbed into Maglan in June 2018. As of 2023, the brigade consists of:

  • 89th Commando Brigade Oz/Courage
    • Unit 212 "Maglan" – special reconnaissance unit
    • Unit 217 "Duvdevan" – undercover counter terrorism unit
    • Unit 621 "Egoz" – guerilla warfare unit
    • Commando School "Oz"
    • Aerial Medical Unit
    • Logistic Battalion
    • Signal Company

Commanders

  • Brigadier General David Zini (2015–2017)
  • Brigadier General Avi Blot (2017–2018)
  • Colonel Kobi Heller (2018 –2021)
  • Brigadier General Meni Liberty (2021–2023)
  • Colonel Omer Cohen (2023-present)

Insignia

The insignia chosen for the new brigade depicts the Hebrew letter Quf (ק), the first letter in the Hebrew word for Commando (קומנדו), composed of a commando knife rising from the sea and a double headed arrow above it. It symbolizes the special designation of the brigade and its mobility, by air, land or sea.

See also

References

  1. Hebrew: "יָדְךָ בְּעֹרֶף אֹיְבֶיךָ", English translation from KJV. IDF Official website
  2. Gabi Siboni and Gal Perl Finkel, The IDF Exercises in Cyprus and Crete, INSS Insight No. 945, June 28, 2017.
  3. ^ Zeff, Michael (27 December 2015). "New Israeli Special Operations Infantry Brigade". Special Forces International. Tazpit News Agency. Archived from the original on 14 February 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Israel Stands Up New Commando Brigade". DefenseNews. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  5. "מפקד חדש לעוצבת הקומנדו: אלוף-משנה עומר כהן". www.inn.co.il. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  6. Caspit, Ben (8 July 2015). "Is IDF gearing up to fight the Islamic State?". Al-Monitor. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  7. Zitun, Yoav (7 July 2015). "IDF to unite elite units in new commando brigade". Ynetnews.com. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  8. "IDF Commando Brigade unveiled amid threats from Nasrallah and Al-Baghdadi". A Sclerotic Goes to War. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  9. יחידת "רימון" נסגרת ומוטמעת ב"מגלן". תיעוד מסכם מ-8 שנות פעילות מבצעית, Israel Defense Forces website, February 07, 2018 (in Hebrew)
  10. Gal Perl Finkel, Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water, The Jerusalem Post, August 09, 2018.
  11. Gal Perl Finkel, Wisdom is in the timing, The Jerusalem Post, December 12, 2019.
  12. Gross, Judah Ari (28 December 2015). "IDF goes commando with formation of new elite brigade". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
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