226th Paratroopers Brigade (Israel)
| 226th Paratroopers Brigade (Israel) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1957 – present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Infantry Corps |
| Type | Airborne forces |
| Role | Air assault Airlift Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Close-quarters battle Counterinsurgency Desert warfare HUMINT Indirect fire Long-range penetration Maneuver warfare Mountain warfare Parachuting Raiding Reconnaissance Special reconnaissance Tracking Urban warfare |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 146th Division "Ha-Mapatz" |
| Nickname(s) | "The Northern" ("הצפונית") |
| Motto(s) | ככל שנגביה עוף נרחיק לראות... The higher we will fly, the farther we will see... |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Ran Fridman |
| Notable commanders | Danny Matt, Haim Nadel, Elazar Shtern, Dan Goldfus, Eliezer Toledano. |
The 226th Paratroopers Brigade "Nesher/Eagle" (Hebrew: 226 חטיבת הנשר; Brigade 80 in the Six-Day War, later Brigade 317, then Brigade 939; also known as Nesher (Eagle) Formation and The Northern Brigade) is a reserve paratrooper brigade that was established in 1957. The brigade is currently part of the 146th "Blast" Division which is a reserve armored division in the Northern Command. The unit's emblem is a black eagle on a red background.