[3][6] The new Brigade is intended to provide special operations units a previously lacking centre of gravity.

[4] The concept of a commando brigade was developed by IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot during the formulation of the 5-years military plan.

The new brigade is said to draw further parallels between Israel's special forces and American 75th Ranger Regiment.

[7] Other special-operations units, Sayeret Matkal, Shayetet 13, Shaldag, Oketz and Yahalom continue to operate independently.

[9] As of 2023, the brigade consists of: The insignia chosen for the new brigade depicts the Hebrew letter Quf (ק), the first letter in the Hebrew word for Commando (קומנדו), composed of a commando knife rising from the sea and a double headed arrow above it.