Shivta Army Base : BAHAD 9

 military, artillery, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), training center

Israeli Army School of Artillery (BAHAD 9)

The Israeli Artillery Corps (Hebrew: חיל התותחנים‎, Heil HaTothanim) is the Israel Defense Forces corps responsible for operating the medium and long-range artillery network. The corps is placed in charge of two principal tasks: assisting the maneuvering forces, in the time, place, and firepower needed. Its second task is the paralyzing and destroying enemy forces deep inside the land battle.

The Artillery Corps is an integral corps of GOC Army Headquarters. Primary equipment includes the Soltam M-71 towed howitzer, M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer (above as seen on exercise at this base), and the M270 MLRS multiple rocket launcher. In addition, to this training school the Corps also possesses radar and navigation networks, some of which is classified; the Corps Command; and a training center.