Medical Corps (Israel) Explained

Unit Name:Medical Corps
Native Name:חֵיל הָרְפוּאָה
Dates:1947–present
Commander1:Tat Aluf Elon Glassberg
Identification Symbol Label:Flag

The Israeli Medical Corps (Hebrew: חֵיל הָרְפוּאָה, Heil HaRfu'a) is a corps responsible for providing healthcare services and medical treatment and instruction to all levels of the IDF.

History

During wars or emergencies, the Medical Corps assumes authority over the civilian healthcare system in Israel. The corps attends to the planning, organization, and supervision of the preparedness of the healthcare system to face crises. As of 2023, the corps is headed by Brigadier General Prof. Elon Glassberg. Its headquarters are located in Tel HaShomer.

Structure

The Medical Corps is divided into six brigade- or battalion-level units:

Commanders

NameTerm
Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Chaim Sheba1948–1949
Colonel Dr. 1949–1956
Colonel Prof. 1956–1962
Brigadier General Dr. 1962–1967
Brigadier General Dr. 1967–1972
Brigadier General Dr. 1972–1975
Brigadier General Prof. 1975–1979
Brigadier General Prof. 1979–1983
Brigadier General Dr. Moshe Revach1983–1987
Brigadier General Prof. Yehuda Danon1987–1991
Brigadier General Dr. Michael Weiner1991–1994
Brigadier General Dr. Joshua Shemer1994–1997
Brigadier General Prof. Aryeh Eldad1997–1999
Brigadier General Dr. 1999–2002
Brigadier General Dr. 2002–2007
Brigadier General Dr. Nachman Ash2007–2011
Brigadier General Prof. Yitshak Kreiss2011–2014
Brigadier General Dr. 2014–2017
Brigadier General Dr. 2017–2020
Brigadier General Prof. 2020–present

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