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- They began their journey in the early years of the state. Over time they grew and developed, closed and reopened, and moved to the Hazor base. Now 101st Squadron ("First Battle") and 105th Squadron ("Scorpion") are about to move to Ramat David base, and preparations have already begun. "Our goal is for the squadrons to be operational from the first diary at the Ramat David base, and of course to remain operational until the last diary at the Hatzor base."
Squadron 101 (the "First Battle") and Squadron 105 (the "Scorpion"), which operate the Barak (F-16) aircraft, will soon move from the Hatzor base to the Ramat David base. The passage of two entire squadrons is not a simple matter, especially when it comes to the passage to the other end of the country - from south to north. Every little thought needs to be given to planning and planning - from the transfer of the planes themselves to the people who make up the squadrons. Therefore, preparations for the transition are already in progress.
Photo: Amit Agronov
The squadrons have already begun deployments to the Ramat David base, which serve a dual purpose: on the one hand, they are assisting Squadron 109 (the "Valley"), which operates the "Lightning" aircraft and is located at the base, to maintain alert in the north. On the other hand, they help the squadrons get used to the new base and the aerial outline in the north. At the same time, renovations are being carried out at the base in order to adapt and renew the existing infrastructure, which will be ready to receive the squadrons on time. "Our goal is for the squadrons to be operational from the first diary at the Ramat David base, and of course to remain operational until the last diary at the Hatzor base," notes Major T., Captain (Project Officer) Hatzor 2025.
Part of something big
The transfer of the squadrons is part of a larger change that is about to take place in the Air Force: "A thought process is underway that aims to decide how we want the corps to look in 2035," says Major T. " We started the process. Squadron 117 (the "first jet") that was at the Ramat David base was closed, and now squadrons 101 and 105 are moving to the base. "Later, Hatzor will also move to an UAV squadron (remotely manned aircraft), as well as wing 168 of the air defense system. These are just some of the changes that have been determined, and step by step they are starting to take effect."
Photo: Amit Agronov
One of the most important advantages of the transition is that thanks to it, the three squadrons that operate the "Lightning" aircraft are concentrated at the same base. "When we concentrate three squadrons in one base that operate the same platform, we optimize the work - more resources and manpower can be directed to other things such as building strength and strengthening," explains Major Moshe, Capt. Preparedness at Ramat David base.
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squadrons move to a base, planning is needed beyond how the equipment and aircraft will be transported - the squadrons are made up of permanent personnel who for many years served at the same base, lived in the area and contributed much to the squadrons. Care must be taken to plan how they are cared for, as in many cases they move with their family to a whole new place. For this purpose, teams have been set up with the aim of examining how to do this for the best. They go from person to person and find the solution that suits him personally, making sure that both he and the system are satisfied with his final placement - whether he moves north or stays in the south.
Photo: Amit Agronov
"The Hatzor base is a very family base," says Lt. Col. Roni, commander of the administrative squadron at the Hatzor base. We hold many seminars in cooperation with the Ramat David base, whose goal is to ensure that people who pass have the softest landing. We bring them together with the education system people in the area because many of them will have to enroll their children in new schools. In addition, we bring in council members from the localities that surround the base so that they can get to know the environment and the new place they will reach. "
