Armor Corps
| Armored Corps (Israel) | |
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| Active | 1948–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Allegiance | Israel Defense Forces |
| Branch | GOC Army Headquarters |
| Motto(s) | "The man in the tank wins" (Hebrew: האדם שבטנק ינצח, Ha'adam she'Ba Tank Ye'na'tzeah) |
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| Current commander |
Guy Hason |
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The Israeli Armored Corps (Hebrew: חֵיל שִׁרְיוֹן , Heil HaShiryon) is a corps of the Israel Defense Forces that, since 1998, has been subordinate to GOC Army Headquarters. The Armored Corps is the principal maneuvering corps, and primarily bases its strength on Main Battle Tanks.
The Armored Corps is the decisive corps in GOC Army Headquarters, and bases its power on a combination of mobility, armor, and firepower. During wars, its primary role on the one hand, to lead the first line of the attacking forces and to clear the area of the enemy. Secondarily, it blocks the armor forces of the enemy and seeks to destroy its tanks and armor. During peacetime, it reinforces the Infantry Corps while it performs security tasks, with the tanks serving as mobile bunkers.
The active units of the Armored Corps consist of the following brigades.
36th Armor Division Also known as the Ga'ash Formation, is the largest armored division in the IDF; it also includes attached Engineering Corps soldiers. It is stationed on the Golan Heights under Northern Command. It is currently commanded by Brigadier-General Tamir Haiman. It includes the 7th and 188th Armor Brigades.
162nd Armor Division Also known as the Utzvat HaPlada Formation, this is an armored division subordinated to Central Command. It includes the 401st Armor Brigade.
366th Armor Division Also known as the Amud ha-Esh ("Pillar of Fire") Formation, this is an armored division subordinated to Southern Command. It includes the 460th Armored Brigade.
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