Reconnaissance 585 Bedouin Regiment Enamel Pin.

The Reconnaissance 585 Bedouin Regiment Enamel Pin. Desert Reconnaissance 585 Regiment; also known as "the Bedouin Reconnaissance Battalion" or " The Desert Rangers" is an infantry battalion composed primarily of Bedouin soldiers, but also Israeli Arabs, Circassia's and Christians. The battalion was officially established in 1992 and at the beginning of 1993 the battalion became operational. Battalion soldiers undergo basic training at the training at the Givati brigade base in Ketziot, along with soldiers from the Givati Brigade. The training consists of infantry basic training and advanced training. Military operations of this regiment are now focused on Gaza and the Israeli-Egyptian border. The regiment's clothing includes a purple beret with logo infantry and red combat boots.