Duchifat Battalion

This page is subject to the extended confirmed restriction related to the Arab-Israeli conflict.Duchifat Battalion (Sayeret Dukhifat) is a battalion in the Kfir Brigade of the Israel Defense Force.

After its establishment, the level of professional training rose.

Maneuvers include counter-terror operations, apprehension of terrorists, patrols, manning checkpoints and regular security activities.

[1] From 1984 to 2006, the soldiers wore red boots – symbolizing their affiliation with the paratroopers – and at the same time, a black beret – as part of an armoured division – with an infantry pin.

In 2008, Duchifat was selected to receive the Chief of Staff Prize for its outstanding service.