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[Ren987]

No better rez mates

[LEGEND]

Thanks guys.

[Ren987]

Some Givati lads now! A big thanks to www.givati.org.il

[Moledet]

A really good read about reserve duty:
http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3521113,00.html

[Elemental666]

^ Thanks, nice.

A documentary about the failed attempt of rescuing Nachshon Waxman, during which both him and Nir Poraz, a Sayeret Matkal fighter were killed. May both of them rest in peace.

[Trenk]

lot of israeli infantry guys wear big sack on their helmets, I have no idea how is it called so I can´t find out more info by myself. I suppose it´s for camouflage purpose... one brief answer would help me out thanks in advance

[Snoshi]

lot of israeli infantry guys wear big sack on their helmets, I have no idea how is it called so I can´t find out more info by myself. I suppose it´s for camouflage purpose... one brief answer would help me out thanks in advance

This is probably one of the most asked questions here

The Mitznefet is also a covering for the infantry helmet used by the Israeli Defense Forces as of 2006. It is considerably larger than the helmet, giving the impression of a militarised chef's hat, shower cap or clown's hat. The purpose of the floppy helmet cover is to break up the distinctive outline of a helmeted head and thus assist in the camouflage of the wearer.[2]

[Elemental666]

lot of israeli infantry guys wear big sack on their helmets, I have no idea how is it called so I can´t find out more info by myself. I suppose it´s for camouflage purpose... one brief answer would help me out thanks in advance

If somebody gave me a shekel for every time I see this question...

It's called Mitznefet and it's supposed to break the distinctive outline of a helmet and help the soldier blend in better. When they're in an urban environment they take it off.

Edited: Snoshi, you are too damn fast.

[Trenk]

thanks, just did not see it on anyone else except israelis... I got it. Thanks again

[IDF_TANKER]

thanks, just did not see it on anyone else except israelis... I got it. Thanks again

There is a reason for that - this an Israeli piece of equipment.

[Trenk]

There is a reason for that - this an Israeli piece of equipment.

One proud Israeli guy... good

[tanks_alot]

Typical Givati brigade training:


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The US air force commander is now visiting Israel:


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And happy Purim!


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[Kaplanr]

Correction. That was Sayeret Givati, they're more hard-core.

[IDF_TANKER]

Correction. That was Sayeret Givati, they're more hard-core.

You referring to the last picture, right?

[Snoshi]

You referring to the last picture, right?

I think he refers to the 1st one