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| 146th Division "Ha-Mapatz" | |
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| Active | 1954–present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israeli Ground Forces |
| Type | Reserve armored infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Northern Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Tirat-Hakarmel Camp |
| Nickname(s) | Ha-Mapatz (המפץ) |
| Colors | Green and Yellow |
| Engagements | Six-Day War Yom Kippur (1973) First Lebanon War Israeli disengagement plan Second Lebanon War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Gal Shochami |
| Notable commanders | Ariel Sharon |
The 146th Division "Ha-Mapatz", also known as the Ha-Mapatz ("Bang") Formation, is a reserve Division of the Israel Defense Forces. It is subordinate to Northern Command.
Formed in 1954, it fought in the Suez Crisis and Six-Day War as the 38th Division. In the latter conflict, the division was led by Major General Ariel Sharon. During the Yom Kippur War, the division fought in the battles of the northern Golan under Major General Moshe Peled. It was known as 319th division from after the Yom Kipur War to September 2020 when it received its old number.[1]
146th Division "Ha-Mapatz/Bang"
2nd Infantry Brigade "Carmeli" (Reserve)
4th Armored Brigade "Kiryati" (Reserve)
205th Armored Brigade "Egrof HaBarzel/Iron Fist" (Reserve)
226th Paratroopers Brigade "Nesher/Eagle" (Reserve)
228th Infantry Brigade "Alon/Oak" (Reserve)
213th Artillery Brigade "HaTkuma/The Revival" (Reserve)
Division Logistic Brigade
Division Signals Battalion
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