The IDF held the first unit-combined exercise for Division 38 this week, as part of establishing it as a multi-theater formation, according to a statement by former senior officer Nitzan Shapira. The division encompasses the army's entire ground forces training brigades, including Bislach (the Command and Staff College) and Bahad 1 (the Officer Training School).
Division 38 is a relatively new IDF formation designed to operate as a multi-theater division, consolidating various training units under a single operational command. The week's drill marks the first time its constituent training brigades have exercised together, signaling a step in the division's operational build-up. The integration of command-level and officer training pipelines into a deployable divisional structure reflects a broader IDF shift toward streamlining force generation with readiness for multiple fronts. No further details about the exercise's scope or specific scenarios have been released.
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