GOLAN ARTILLERY BRIGADEEstablished after the 1973 Yom Kippur War in which the force already participated. Thereafter, the force has taken part in the wars in Israel’s defense.The brigade redeploys in other combat zones as needed. In times of war, the soldiers serve on the front. The brigade comprises 3 regular battalions – Namer , Ra’am , Keren, elite battalion Meitar, 2 reserve battalions, signal company and the brigade command. The brigade is headed by a colonel and has its headquarters on Keren Base on the Golan Heights.
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