162nd Division (IDF)

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The Israel Defense Forces 162nd Armor Division, also known as the "Ha-Plada"/"Steel" Formation, is a regular-service armor division in the IDF. It is subordinate to the Central Regional Command. The division is led by Brigadier-General Guy Zur.

It played a critical role in the 1973 Yom Kippur War in the Sinai under Adan.

Although attached to the Central Command, the 162nd Division participated in battles against Hezbollah, from July to August 2006, in the western sector of southern Lebanon and north of Bint Jbail. The division reached the strategic Litani River, that separates Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon from central Lebanon. The division participated in additional skirmishes with Hezbollah as late as September 27.

[edit] Units

• 401st "I'kvot Ha-Barzel"/"Iron Trails" Armor Brigade
• 933rd "Nahal" Infantry Brigade
• 900th "Kfir"/"Young Lion" Infantry Brigade (Battalions are operatively attached to the regional brigades in the West Bank Division)
• Armor Brigade "Fist & Lance" (Reserve)
• 417th "Jordan Valley" (Territorial) Brigade (sometimes called: "Arie"/"Lion" Brigade)
• 215th "Kala David"/"Sling of David" Artillery Regiment
  • Artillery Battalion (M109 "Doher")
  • Artillery Battalion (M109 "Doher")
  • Target Acquisition Company
• Logistics Regiment
  • Ammunition Battalion
  • Supply Battalion
  • Medical Battalion
  • Military Police Company
  • NBC Defence Company
• Signal Battalion