Paratrooper's Brigade insignia
The Paratroopers Brigade (חטיבת הצנחנים, Hativat HaTzanhanim), also known as the 35th Brigade, is a unit of paratroopers within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and forms a major part of the Infantry Corps. It has a history of carrying out special forces-style missions dating back to the 1950s.
Twilight 2000 1st edition canon[]
- From RDF Sourcebook (GDW 0508):
- Subordination: US Third Army
- Current Location: Bandar-e Khomeyni
- Manpower: 900
1999[]
The Jordanian and the Israeli governments decided to provide the United States Central Command with reinforcements. Their respective governments decided that a presence in the Persian Gulf area would at least insure them a greater say in oil allocation. The Jordanians sent their crack 5th Armored Divsion. The Israelis sen the 35th Parachute Brigade, the 7th Armored Brigade, and supporting units.
2000[]
The 35th Parachute Brigade deployed to Bandar-e Khomeyni, Iran.
Non canon orbat[]
35 “Flying Serpent” Paratrooper Brigade
- 101st “Cobra” Parachute Battalion
- 202nd “Viper” Parachute battalion
- 890th “Echis” Parachute Battalion
- 5135th “Shfifon” Reconnaissance Battalion
- “Naja” Anti-Tank Company
- “Coluber” Engineer Company
- 5173rd “Taipan” Recon Company
- “Eryx” Signal Company