Duchifat Battalion

94th Battalion, "Duchifat" (Hoopoe)
Active	1984-Present
Country	Israel
Allegiance	IDF
Branch	Army
Type	Infantry
Role	Infantry, Counter-Terrorism
Size	Battalion
Part of	900th Brigade, 162nd Division
Colors	Spotted beret, camouflage and white striped flag (Until 2006: black beret, red and white flag)
Equipment	M16, M4, M203, Negev, MAG, M2, M113
Engagements	First Intifada, Second Intifada, Operation Defensive Shield
Commanders
Current commander	Lt.-Col. Raz Sarig

The 94th Battalion, known as "Duchifat" (hoopoe), is a battalion in the 900th Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

History

The 94th Battalion was established in 1984 as an anti-tank unit. With its establishment, the quality of professional training was higher than regular infantry, the battalion's recruits had all infantry basic training in the Paratroopers training base, antitank warfare, navigation and advanced infantry training.

From 1984 to 2006, the battalion soldiers wore red shoes - symbolized the affiliation to the paratroopers - and on the same time, a black beret - as part of an armoured division - with an infantry pin. The unit's flag was similar to the paratroopers' flag - red and white.