Home Front Command
The Home Front Command (Hebrew: פיקוד העורף, Pikud HaOref, also known as PAKAR/HFC) is an Israel Defense Forces military district command, created in February 1992 in response to the lessons of the Gulf War, which was the first war since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War in which centers of civilian population faced significant threat. The command is responsible for civil defense: preparing the civilian population for a conflict or disaster, assisting the population during the crisis, and contributing to post-crisis reconstruction.
| Home Front Command | |
|---|---|
| פיקוד העורף | |
| Active | 17 February 1992 |
| Country | Israel |
| Size | ~65,000 reserve soldiers |
| Part of | Israel Defense Forces |
| Colors | Orange - recognized around the world as a color associated with search and rescue |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Aluf Rafi Milo |
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