Israel Defense Forces' Doctrine

[CaptSkip]

Cool! Love to learn.

[GunRunner]

Do Arab Israeli citizens also have to serve?

[IAF ThunderPilot]

No, but they may valuntere. Some of them do.

However, Druzs and Beduins do have to serve.

[hoagy62]

Here's a question: Do ALL IAF soldiers receive training in Krav Maga?

[IAF ThunderPilot]

Most of IDF COMBAT soldiers recieve training in Krav Maga.
The IAF is the aerial arm of the IDF, and therefore the rules apply there as well.

IDF's elite forces soldiers study advanced Krav Maga as well as other forms of "street fighting".

[SaltyJoe]

This is for the most kosher-est of warrior babes the world has seen. God bless the IDF. The world needs more of you!

http://www.azexarms.com/images/gallery/IDFbabes.jpg

To the hardcore defenders in the photo, thanks for protecting the Promise Land.

SaltyJoe
p.s. call me :-)

[Salem]

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[SevenofNine]

Remember there was Kirk Douglas movie talking about that long time ago

Sometime TCM show that movie one thing for sure John Wayne play General who gave authroize of Kirk Douglas go into Israel and help training then Israeli miltia

[Ciexyz]

I well remember those exciting days of the 1967 war. The victories were so astonishing and fast and complete, that it seemed that the Lord himself had a hand in directing the outcome.

He who watches over Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

[austinmark]

hoagy62;
Just a little info:

Yes, IDF soldiers do learn what is called "combat" Krav Maga or "Hisardut" as opposed to a "civilian" version.
Both concentrate on H2H (hand to hand) with SOME basic weapons ( think: bat, club, ax handle/stick) and knife defense as well as some stress drill's. For those who want more training, it it available.
The "combat" version is all that PLUS advance weapons Defense.

I understand that some IDF Special Forces learn something called "LOTAR" (which is the modern version of "KAPAP") and is used by "YAMAM" (Israel's most elite Counter Terrorist Unit).

[bill1952]

What are paras?

I've always felt that the IDF is either the most kickass organization around, or the structure of Arab culture/governments prevents them from being able to engage the IDF in a meaningful fashion.

I had known a few Israeli fighter pilots and that's where I first learned the importance of Masada, and there was also a made for TV movie "Masada" some time back.

I understand that the ramp that the Romans built is still there.

[IAF ThunderPilot]

My graduation ceremony of high school was at Massada.
We arrived to the site at midnight, watched the light-and-sound show, then climbed all the way to Massada itself and reached the top when the sun rose out of the Dead Sea.
It was amazing.

[IAF ThunderPilot]

Post #32.

[FlashBack]

Excellent Post IAF...I look forward to the next one.

[Sabramerican]

Honor and rememberance should also go to Christian Zionist Orde Wingate who helped to mold the Palmach.

[investigateworld]

Thanks, keep the articles coming.

[dervish]

Great series. Thank you.

The IDF was modelled on the Swiss Army - a small country whose entire male population within an age range could be mobilized. In Switzerland, all adult males are legally required to own a firearm which is government issued upon majority age.

"In the postwar years, until 1956, the Arab states maintained the military pressure by supporting terrorist and guerrilla infiltration across the borders. The continual pressure on the Army, together with the country's very limited financial resources and population, led to the creation of a small standing army backed by a very large reserve force. The principle was Swiss, with major modifications."

http://www1.idf.il/DOVER/site/mainpage.asp?sl=EN&id=5&from=history&docid=15910&Pos=14&bScope=false

[TheBlueMax]

Shalom!
Please add me to the list, IAF. I'm always interested in current news and views from one of my favorite places!

I'd love to get back there someday!

TheBlueMax