Israeli Military Engineers Race to Repair Damaged APCs for Northern Front

Soldiers from the 651st "Tz"a"a" (Ordnance Corps) National Battalion are working around the clock to repair and return damaged Namer armored personnel carriers (APCs) to the northern front. The process begins in the field, where technicians assess the damage to determine if repairs can be made on-site or if the vehicle needs to be evacuated.

Evacuations are conducted as operational missions, coordinated with forces in the area. Vehicles with significant damage are transported to the battalion's workshops for a race against time involving disassembly, parts replacement, and system restoration. "The moment we can start, we enter a work routine that doesn't stop until it can be returned to the field," stated the battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel N. "Usually, it takes several hours to a day, with the motto being 'we don't rest until it's back.'"

One notable case involved an Namer APC severely damaged with extensive destruction inside. Despite the damage, a special effort was made to return it to combat quickly. "We did a 'swarm' procedure within the camp, with several teams working on it. Alongside the repair work, we had to deal with a shortage of spare parts. Within a few days, it was back in the fight," the commander recounted.

In parallel with repairing damaged vehicles, the battalion's soldiers provide support across operational sectors. When brigades take breaks, dozens of vehicles are brought in for concentrated maintenance to restore them to full operational readiness for the next mission. "The goal is that on the day the fighters return to combat, everything will be 100% ready," explained Lt. Col. N. He emphasized that every repair is ultimately for the benefit of the soldier on the front lines, ensuring optimal response in case of malfunction.