Beginning with February 2016, when the unit sent its fighters north to participate in the first government offensive to retake ISIL-held Al-Tabqa Military Airport, the Golan Regiment became far more active outside of Quneitra Governorate. Though the aforementioned offensive eventually stalled and was discontinued, the Golan Regiment also aided the recapture of Palmyra from ISIL in March. Later in June, its militiamen were once again involved in another attempt by the government to regain Al-Tabqa Military Airport; which ended in a complete defeat as the pro-government forces were routed by ISIL counter-attacks.