'Human Touch...'

[hendrix33]

I came across this in another forum I surf, and thought you guys might like it. Sorry if it's too of-topic. Credit is for http://www.fresh.co.il

http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/users/3f5b99bc_93fb/bc/My+Documents/kitten.jpg?bfvtlX_A3vK_uScA

The IDF soldier is equipped with M16A2E3 with a Trijicon day sight. The piece of camouflage net tucked in the left side of the rubber band around the helmet is sometimes called 'mushroom' or 'miter'. We use them in field to break the round shape of the helmet where there's vegetation. In urban or other scenarios it's folded and tucked in the helmet's rubber band. The miter is often secured with a string with a detachable knot.

What do you think?

[Dennis G]

Its a nice photo.
I posted a request for information a while back. I didnt get much info :(

What can you tell me about the IDF?
Things like the size of there army the type of training units go though(infantry, tankers) I read on post here before(along time ago) that the IDF infantry are realy Hardcore and their soldiers know there stuff and other things like that. Just wondering. If you know any good links other then www.isayeret.com that whould be cool to.


Great pic http://www.mclwestchester.org/PhotoGallery/viewpic.asp?PIC=99

Just some info i found on Encarta...But would like more.


Founded in 1948, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) acts as a unified command over all of Israel’s air, land, and sea forces. In 2001 Israel maintained a standing army of 163,500 with an additional 430,000 in reserve forces. Most Israelis are inducted into the army at age 18. Jewish and Druze men serve for three years, and unmarried Jewish women serve for 21 months. Men continue in reserve duty until age 55 for up to 45 days a year (or longer in the event of emergency). Women are rarely called for reserve duty, but technically, unmarried women may be called until age 50. Arabs are exempt but may serve voluntarily. By an agreement dating from the late 1940s, Israel’s minister of defense could grant religious Jews exemptions from military service. However, in December 1998 the Supreme Court ruled that this agreement was illegal and instructed the Knesset to pass legislation to regularize the situation within one year. A government-appointed chief of staff heads the IDF and is responsible to the cabinet minister of defense. Although the IDF as an institution has no formal or informal role in the political process, retired senior officers have become significant political figures.

Microsoft® Encarta® Encyclopedia 2003. © 1993-2002 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


Thanks Dennis

[hendrix33]

Wel'l, here is some written material:


IDF's official (English) homepage
http://www.idf.il/newsite/english/main.stm

Overview
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/idf.htm

Army
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/army.htm

Navy (official) http://www.idf.il/english/organization/navy/navy.stm
Navy (unofiicial) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/navy.htm

Airforce (official) http://www.idf.il/english/organization/iaf/iaf.stm
Airforce (unofficial) http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/iaf.htm

Home Front command
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/homefront.htm

If you have a more specific areas of interest, I'll get you other sources accordingly.