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The opening as it read in 2010
Artillery Corps Flag of the Artillery Corps Sholef 155 mm self-propelled howitzer on a Merkava tank chassis The Israeli Artillery Corps ( , Heil HaTothanim ) is the Israel Defense Forces corps responsible for operating the medium and long-range artillery network. The corps is known as the " Pillar of Fire " which moves ahead of the camp. In the framework of the integrated battle, the role of the Artillery Corps is to concentrate the firepower on land. The corps maintains an extraordinary firepower and is known as one of the most technologically advanced field corps. Its designation is defined as "paralyzing and destroying enemy forces by exerting firepower in land battles." The corps is placed in charge of two principal tasks: assisting the maneuvering forces, in the time, place, and firepower needed. Its second task is the paralyzing and destroying enemy forces deep inside the land battle.1 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 brigades : The Pillar of Fire Formation is composed of the regular-service battalions Drakon ("Dragon") and Reshef ("Flash") as well as other reserve forces battalions. The Golan Formation is composed of the regular battalions Namer ("Leopard"), Keren ("Ray") battalions, and the Ra'am ("Thunder"), which is an MLRS battalion, as well as other reserve battalions. The Kela David Formation is composed of the Meytar ("String") unit, a special unit of the corps. Primary equipment includes the Soltam M-71 towed howitzer, M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer, and the M270 MLRS multiple rocket launcher. In addition, the corps also possesses radar and navigation networks, some of which is classified; the Corps Command; the School for Field Artillery ; and a training centre.2
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The opening as it stood in 2015 13 passages from the previous snapshot no longer appear
Military unit The Israeli Artillery Corps ( , Cheyl 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 Roy Riftin.The corps is tasked with two principal missions: Assisting IDF maneuvering forces, at the place, time and with the firepower required.Paralyzing and destroying enemy targets throughout the IDF zone of operations.
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The opening as it stood in 2020
Military unit The Israeli Artillery Corps ( , 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. The corps is tasked with two principal missions: Assisting IDF maneuvering forces, at the place, time and with the firepower required. Paralyzing and destroying enemy targets throughout the IDF zone of operations.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
Military unit Artillery units in the Suez canal , 1969 The Israeli Artillery Corps ( , 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. The corps is tasked with two principal missions: Assisting IDF maneuvering forces, at the place, time and with the firepower required. Paralyzing and destroying enemy targets throughout the IDF zone of operations.
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The opening as it stood in 2025
( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Military unit 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. The corps is tasked with two principal missions: Assisting IDF maneuvering forces, at the place, time and with the firepower required. 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.
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israel defense forces corps responsible for operating the medium and long-range artillery network
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israel defense forces corps responsible for operating medium and long-range artillery
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