Armored Corps (Israel)

Armored Corps (Israel)
Armored Corps Insignia
Active1948–present
Country Israel
Allegiance Israel Defense Forces
Branch Israeli Ground Forces
Size2,200~ Main Battle Tanks. Approximately 1,760 of which are combat ready.
Part ofManeuvering corps
GOC Army Headquarters
Motto(s)"The man in the tank will win" (Hebrew: האדם שבטנק ינצח, Ha'adam she'Ba Tank Ye'na'tzeah)
EquipmentThe Merkava Main Battle tank
Engagements
Commanders
Current
commander
Hisham Ibrahim
Insignia
Cap badge
Flag
Merkava Mk 4M main battle tank
Merkava Mk 3D Baz tank fires

The Israeli Armored Corps (Hebrew: חֵיל הַשִּׁרְיוֹן, Heil HaShiryon) is a corps of the Israel Defense Forces that, since 1998, has been subordinate to GOC Army Headquarters. The Armored Corps is the principal maneuvering corps, and primarily bases its strength on main battle tanks.

The Armored Corps is the decisive corps in GOC Army Headquarters, and bases its power on a combination of mobility, armor, and firepower. During wars, its primary role is to lead the first line of the attacking forces and to clear the area of the enemy. Secondarily, it blocks the armor forces of the enemy and seeks to destroy its tanks and armor. During peacetime, it reinforces the Infantry Corps while it performs security tasks, with the tanks serving as mobile bunkers.