Duchifat Battalion
Encyclopedia
The 94th Battalion, known as "Duchifat" (hoopoe), is a battalion in the 900th Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces
(IDF).
From 1984 to 2006, the battalion soldiers wore red shoes - symbolized the affiliation to the paratroopers - and on the same time, a black beret - as part of an armoured division - with an infantry pin. The unit's flag was similar to the paratroopers' flag - red and white.
Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces , commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal , are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel...
(IDF).
History
The 94th Battalion was established in 1984 as an anti-tank unit. With its establishment, the quality of professional training was higher than regular infantry, the battalion's recruits had all infantry basic training in the Paratroopers training base, antitank warfare, navigation and advanced infantry training.From 1984 to 2006, the battalion soldiers wore red shoes - symbolized the affiliation to the paratroopers - and on the same time, a black beret - as part of an armoured division - with an infantry pin. The unit's flag was similar to the paratroopers' flag - red and white.