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IDF's First Hachshmonaim Reserve Battalion Completes Brigade-Level Drill in Golan Heights
The IDF's first reserve battalion of the Hachshmonaim Brigade, Battalion Shimon, completed its first brigade-level exercise in the Golan Heights, finalizing its formation and combat readiness.
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What happened
- 01Battalion Shimon, the first reserve battalion of the Hachshmonaim Brigade, completed its first brigade-level drill.
- 02The exercise took place in the Golan Heights and included open terrain, raids, and urban combat training.
- 03The battalion consists of reservists previously exempted from service and Haredi soldiers from other army units.
- 04Training was adapted to the Haredi lifestyle and included specialized courses in explosives, drones, and medics.
- 05The battalion will integrate regular service graduates and is set to operate in northern Israel during upcoming months.
- 06This formation is part of a wider IDF effort to expand forces and reduce strain on current servicemembers.
The unit, composed of previously exempt reservists and Haredi soldiers, trained in various combat disciplines and will soon deploy in northern Israel for operational missions.
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