Maglan
Maglan (Hebrew: מגלן, also known as Unit 212 or Sayeret Maglan) is a sayeret (reconnaissance) unit of the Israeli Defense Forces, which specializes in operating behind enemy lines and deep in enemy territory using advanced technologies and weaponry. Though Maglan is part of the IDF's Commando Brigade, its operators undergo basic training with the Paratroopers Brigade.
| Unit 212 | |
|---|---|
| Sayeret Maglan | |
Unit insignia | |
| Active | 1986–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Ground Forces |
| Type | Sayeret |
| Role | Special reconnaissance, anti tank warfare. |
| Part of | 89th "Oz" Brigade 98th Division |
| Motto(s) | "In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength״ (Isaiah 30:15) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Avi Blot |
The unit's name means "Ibis" (In Hebrew: Maglan). According to one officer, "Maglan is a bird that knows how to adapt in every situation." A relatively new unit, Maglan was founded in 1986, but its existence was only declassified in 2006.
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