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| native_name = חיל התותחנים
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| caption = Israeli Artillery Corps insignia
|dates=1948–present
| dates = 1948–present
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|motto="Sophistication and Might" ({{lang-he|תחכום ועצמה}}, ''Tih'cum Ve'otzma'')
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* [[1948 Arab–Israeli War|War of Independence]]
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* [[Suez Crisis|Sinai War]]
* [[Suez Crisis|Sinai War]]
* [[Six-Day War]]
* [[Six-Day War]]
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* [[Operation Cast Lead]]
* [[Operation Cast Lead]]
* [[Operation Protective Edge]]
* [[Operation Protective Edge]]
* [[Israel-Hamas War]]
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<ref name="globalsecurity" />
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[[File:Dan Hadani collection (990044425130205171).jpg|thumb|Artillery units in the [[Suez Canal]], 1969]]
The [[Israel]]i '''Artillery Corps''' ({{lang-he|חיל התותחנים}}, ''Heil HaTothanim'') is the [[Israel Defense Forces]] corps responsible for operating medium and long-range [[artillery]]. The current commander of the Artillery Corps is Brigadier General Aviram Sela. He replaced Brig. Gen. Alon Klos.<ref name="idf" />
The [[Israel]]i '''Artillery Corps''' ({{lang-he|חיל התותחנים}}, ''Heil HaTothanim'') is the [[Israel Defense Forces]] corps responsible for operating medium and long-range [[artillery]]. The current commander of the Artillery Corps is Brigadier General Neri Horowitz. He replaced Brig. Gen. Aviram Sela.<ref name="idf" />


The corps is tasked with two principal missions:
The corps is tasked with two principal missions:
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# Paralyzing and destroying enemy targets throughout the IDF zone of operations.
# Paralyzing and destroying enemy targets throughout the IDF zone of operations.


The Artillery Corps is an integral corps of [[GOC Army Headquarters]]. It is a diverse corps, with its lion share consisting of high-trajectory barrel artillery. Artillery Corps soldiers wear Turquoise [[berets]].
== Structure ==
The Artillery Corps is an integral corps of [[GOC Army Headquarters]].
It is a diverse corps, with its lion share consisting of high-trajectory barrel artillery. The corps consist of three main support regiments:
* [[214th "David's Sling" Artillery Regiment]], [[UAV]] training unit
* [[215th "Pillar of Fire" Artillery Regiment]], composed of the regular-service battalions Drakon ("Dragon") and Reshef ("Flash") as well as reserve battalions.
* [[282nd "Golan" Artillery Regiment]], composed of the regular Namer ("Leopard") and Keren ("Ray") battalions, the Ra'am ("Thunder") [[MLRS]] battalion, as well as additional reserve battalions.
* [[425th "Fire Flame" Artillery Regiment]], artillery training unit

The corps also operates the [[Field Artillery]] School and a training center.
The corps' importance to the [[Israel Defense Forces|IDF]] is growing due to the rapid evolution of modern technology. The corps is amongst the most advanced components of the IDF, using advanced technology to improve its precision and effectiveness. During the [[2006 Lebanon War|Second Lebanon War]] the Israeli Artillery Corps was second only to the [[Israeli Air Force]] in the firepower it expended.


== Active artillery brigades ==
Artillery Corps soldiers wear Turquoise [[berets]] and black army boots.
* [[File:Kela david.png|25px]] 214th Artillery Brigade "David's Sling"
* [[File:Utzbat Amud Haesh Eged 215 Tag.svg|25px]] 215th Artillery Brigade "Amud HaEsh"
* [[File:Hativat Haesh 282.svg|25px]] 282nd Artillery Brigade "Golan"
* [[File:Hatamnew.svg|25px]] 425th Artillery Brigade (Field Artillery School)


=== Reserve units ===
== Reserve artillery brigades ==
* 209th "Kadion" (Reserve) Artillery Regiment
* [[File:Kidon209.png|25px]] [[209th Artillery Brigade (Israel)|209th Artillery Brigade "Kidon"]]
* [[File:Logo-otvat-hatkuma.png|25px]] 213th Artillery Brigade "HaTkuma"
* 213th "Revival" (Reserve) Artillery Regiment
* [[File:Tavor.png|25px]] 454th Artillery Brigade "Tabor"
* 454th "Tabor" (Reserve) Artillery Regiment
* 7338th (Reserve) Artillery Regiment
* [[File:Adirimlogo.png|25px]] 7338th Artillery Brigade "Adirim"


== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==
[[File:Artillery-Hagana.jpg|thumb|Artillery unit manufactured by the [[Haganah]] in a clandestine workshop outside Tel Aviv, 1948]]
[[File:Artillery-Hagana.jpg|thumb|An artillery piece manufactured by the [[Haganah]] in a clandestine workshop outside Tel Aviv, 1948]]
The primary equipment used in most regular and reserve batteries is the [[M109 howitzer|M109]] "Doher" (Galloper) self-propelled howitzer. To assist with ammunition carriage and transport, regular batteries use the [[Variants of the M113 armored personnel carrier#Israel|M548]], a modified version of the [[M113 armored personnel carrier|M113 carrier]], nicknamed "Alpha". In addition, batteries also use [[Humvee]]s and [[M113 armored personnel carrier|M113 carriers]].
The primary equipment used in most regular and reserve batteries is the [[M109 howitzer|M109]] "Doher" (Galloper) self-propelled howitzer. To assist with ammunition carriage and transport, regular batteries use the [[Variants of the M113 armored personnel carrier#Israel|M548]], a modified version of the [[M113 armored personnel carrier|M113 carrier]], nicknamed "Alpha". Batteries use [[Humvee]]s and [[M113 armored personnel carrier|M113 carriers]].


Also in service is the [[M270 MLRS]] multiple rocket launcher, the [[Spike (missile)|Spike NLOS]] missile system mounted on M113 chassis for precision strike, as well as the [[Elbit Hermes 450]] and [[IAI Sky Rider]] UAVs for [[artillery spotting]].<ref name="jpost1" /> On order are the [[LAR-160|IMI Lynx]] and [[IAI JUMPER]] multiple rocket launchers to bolster its strike capability against enemy positions and rocket-launching cells.<ref name="jpost2" />
Also in service is the [[M270 MLRS]] multiple rocket launcher, the [[Spike (missile)|Spike NLOS]] missile system mounted on M113 chassis for precision strike, as well as the [[Elbit Hermes 450]] and [[IAI Sky Rider]] UAVs for [[artillery spotting]].<ref name="jpost1" /> On order are the [[LAR-160|IMI Lynx]] and [[IAI JUMPER]] multiple rocket launchers to bolster its strike capability against enemy positions and rocket-launching cells.<ref name="jpost2" />


In addition, the corps also possesses radar and navigation system, some of which are classified.
The corps possesses radar and navigation system, some of which are classified.


In 1977, the IDF began developing another self-propelled howitzer, the "Sholef" (Gun-slinger), based on the [[M109 howitzer|M109]] with a [[Merkava]] chassis. The main advantage of the "Sholef" was its self-loading ability, which reduced the number of crewmen from 7 to 4. The project was completed but the IDF decided not to mass-produce the "Sholef" because of its high cost, preferring to purchase the [[M270 MLRS]] multiple rocket launcher instead. Its main focus switched to improving the precision systems of the "Doher". The "Sholef" was used operationally only once, in 1990.
In 1977, the IDF began developing another self-propelled howitzer, the "Sholef" (Gun-slinger), based on the [[M109 howitzer|M109]] with a [[Merkava]] chassis. The main advantage of the "Sholef" was its self-loading ability, which reduced the number of crewmen from 7 to 4. The project was completed but the IDF decided not to mass-produce the "Sholef" because of its high cost, preferring to purchase the [[M270 MLRS]] multiple rocket launcher instead. Its main focus switched to improving the precision systems of the "Doher". The "Sholef" was used operationally only once, in 1990.


In 2010, Israel began an overhaul of the Artillery Corps, based on lessons from the [[2006 Lebanon War]]. The Artillery Corps is being upgraded with new, indigenously produced self-propelled cannons, rockets, missiles produced by Israel's defense industries, which will replace older equipment, as well as state-of-the-art command, control, computers, and communications. Its operational role now reflects a new concept in which artillery is seen as an equal part of the combat force rather than a support element.<ref>http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_07_02_2012_p21-469578.xml</ref>
In 2010, Israel began an overhaul of the Artillery Corps, based on lessons from the [[2006 Lebanon War]]. The Artillery Corps is being upgraded with new, indigenously produced self-propelled cannons, rockets, missiles produced by Israel's defense industries, which will replace older equipment, as well as state-of-the-art command, control, computers, and communications. Its operational role now reflects a new concept in which artillery is seen as an equal part of the combat force rather than a support element.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_07_02_2012_p21-469578.xml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501154526/http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_07_02_2012_p21-469578.xml |archive-date=2013-05-01 |title=New Israeli Artillery Concepts, Technology Combine}}</ref>


== Training ==
== Training ==
The Israeli Artillery Corps holds its basic training, commanders course and officers school at the Field Artillery School ({{lang-he|ביסל"ת}}, ''Bislat''), better known as [[Shivta]], after the ancient [[Nabataean]] town of the same name.
The Israeli Artillery Corps holds its basic training, commanders course and officers school at the Field Artillery School ({{lang-he|ביסל"ת}}, ''Bislat''), better known as [[Shivta]], after the ancient [[Nabataean]] town of the same name.


New recruits go through four months of basic training, in which they learn basic infantry weaponry and drills, as well as basic theoretical artillery training. At the end of the basic training stage, the recruits receive their Turquoise [[berets]], symbolizing their acceptance into the corps. They then advance to an additional four months of advanced training, throughout which they participate in [[Israel Defense Forces|IDF]] operations. After completing their training, soldiers either join operational batteries or advance to the commanders course, for an additional four months of training.
New recruits go through four months of basic training, in which they learn basic infantry weaponry and drills, as well as basic theoretical artillery training. At the end of the basic training stage, the recruits receive their Turquoise [[berets]], symbolizing their acceptance into the corps. They then advance to four months of advanced training, throughout which they participate in [[Israel Defense Forces|IDF]] operations. After completing their training, soldiers either join operational batteries or advance to the commanders course, for an additional four months of training.


== Notable alumni ==
== Notable alumni ==
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{{Commons category|Israeli Artillery Corps}}
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<ref name="globalsecurity">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/operation-cast-lead-11.htm|title=Operation Cast Lead|work=Globalsecurity.org|accessdate=2011-08-08}}</ref>
<ref name="globalsecurity">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/operation-cast-lead-11.htm|title=Operation Cast Lead|work=Globalsecurity.org|access-date=2011-08-08}}</ref>
<ref name="idf">{{cite web|url=http://www.idf.il/1133-16898-he/Dover.aspx|title=מפקד זרוע היבשה: חיל התותחנים בכשירות מלאה לכל תרחיש|author=עידן סונסינו|date=August 21, 2012|accessdate=2012-08-21}}</ref>
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<ref name="jpost1">{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?id=231945|title=IDF unveils special guided missile used in Lebanon, Gaza|publisher=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|author=Yaakov Katz|date=August 1, 2011|accessdate=2011-08-08}}</ref>
<ref name="jpost1">{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/VideoArticles/Video/Article.aspx?id=231945|title=IDF unveils special guided missile used in Lebanon, Gaza|publisher=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|author=Yaakov Katz|date=August 1, 2011|access-date=2011-08-08}}</ref>
<ref name="jpost2">{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=230667|title=IDF Issues Tender for Rocket Systems|publisher=[[The Jerusalem Post]]|author=Yaakov Katz|date=July 24, 2011|accessdate=2011-08-08| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110729021959/http://www.jpost.com/Defense/Article.aspx?id=230667| archivedate= 29 July 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref>
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[[Category:Corps of Israel]]
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[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1948]]
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Latest revision as of 08:19, 19 June 2024

Artillery Corps
חיל התותחנים
Israeli Artillery Corps insignia
Active1948–present
Country Israel
Allegiance Israel Defense Forces
BranchGOC Army Headquarters
Motto(s)"Sophistication and Might" (Hebrew: תחכום ועצמה, Tih'cum Ve'otzma)
Engagements [1]
Commanders
Current
commander		Tat Aluf Neri Horowitz
Insignia
Cap badge
Flag
Artillery units in the Suez Canal, 1969

The Israeli Artillery Corps (Hebrew: חיל התותחנים, Heil HaTothanim) is the Israel Defense Forces corps responsible for operating medium and long-range artillery. The current commander of the Artillery Corps is Brigadier General Neri Horowitz. He replaced Brig. Gen. Aviram Sela.[2]

The corps is tasked with two principal missions:

  1. Assisting IDF maneuvering forces, at the place, time and with the firepower required.
  2. Paralyzing and destroying enemy targets throughout the IDF zone of operations.

The Artillery Corps is an integral corps of GOC Army Headquarters. It is a diverse corps, with its lion share consisting of high-trajectory barrel artillery. Artillery Corps soldiers wear Turquoise berets.

Active artillery brigades

[edit]
  • 214th Artillery Brigade "David's Sling"
  • 215th Artillery Brigade "Amud HaEsh"
  • 282nd Artillery Brigade "Golan"
  • 425th Artillery Brigade (Field Artillery School)

Reserve artillery brigades

[edit]

Equipment

[edit]
An artillery piece manufactured by the Haganah in a clandestine workshop outside Tel Aviv, 1948

The primary equipment used in most regular and reserve batteries is the M109 "Doher" (Galloper) self-propelled howitzer. To assist with ammunition carriage and transport, regular batteries use the M548, a modified version of the M113 carrier, nicknamed "Alpha". Batteries use Humvees and M113 carriers.

Also in service is the M270 MLRS multiple rocket launcher, the Spike NLOS missile system mounted on M113 chassis for precision strike, as well as the Elbit Hermes 450 and IAI Sky Rider UAVs for artillery spotting.[3] On order are the IMI Lynx and IAI JUMPER multiple rocket launchers to bolster its strike capability against enemy positions and rocket-launching cells.[4]

The corps possesses radar and navigation system, some of which are classified.

In 1977, the IDF began developing another self-propelled howitzer, the "Sholef" (Gun-slinger), based on the M109 with a Merkava chassis. The main advantage of the "Sholef" was its self-loading ability, which reduced the number of crewmen from 7 to 4. The project was completed but the IDF decided not to mass-produce the "Sholef" because of its high cost, preferring to purchase the M270 MLRS multiple rocket launcher instead. Its main focus switched to improving the precision systems of the "Doher". The "Sholef" was used operationally only once, in 1990.

In 2010, Israel began an overhaul of the Artillery Corps, based on lessons from the 2006 Lebanon War. The Artillery Corps is being upgraded with new, indigenously produced self-propelled cannons, rockets, missiles produced by Israel's defense industries, which will replace older equipment, as well as state-of-the-art command, control, computers, and communications. Its operational role now reflects a new concept in which artillery is seen as an equal part of the combat force rather than a support element.[5]

Training

[edit]

The Israeli Artillery Corps holds its basic training, commanders course and officers school at the Field Artillery School (Hebrew: ביסל"ת, Bislat), better known as Shivta, after the ancient Nabataean town of the same name.

New recruits go through four months of basic training, in which they learn basic infantry weaponry and drills, as well as basic theoretical artillery training. At the end of the basic training stage, the recruits receive their Turquoise berets, symbolizing their acceptance into the corps. They then advance to four months of advanced training, throughout which they participate in IDF operations. After completing their training, soldiers either join operational batteries or advance to the commanders course, for an additional four months of training.

Notable alumni

[edit]

References

[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Israeli Artillery Corps.
  1. ^ "Operation Cast Lead". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  2. ^ עידן סונסינו (August 21, 2012). "מפקד זרוע היבשה: חיל התותחנים בכשירות מלאה לכל תרחיש". Retrieved 2012-08-21.
  3. ^ Yaakov Katz (August 1, 2011). "IDF unveils special guided missile used in Lebanon, Gaza". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  4. ^ Yaakov Katz (July 24, 2011). "IDF Issues Tender for Rocket Systems". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 29 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  5. ^ "New Israeli Artillery Concepts, Technology Combine". Archived from the original on 2013-05-01.
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