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An order of Defense Minister David Ben-Gurion on May 26, 1948, officially set up the Israel Defense Forces as a conscript army formed out of the paramilitary group Haganah, incorporating the militant groups Irgun and Lehi. The IDF served as Israel's armed forces in all the country's major military operations.

Basic training courses vary significantly depending on your job placement and the location of your course. There are different levels of basic training for Kravi (combat) soldiers, who are on training level 05 or 07, and Jobniks (soldiers who are not in Kravi units), who are on training level 02. Within each of these groups, the approach to basic training tends to be different on each base.

Despite the differences, certain elements are constant to basic training. Every course includes shooting skills and physical training, and requires soldiers to help guard the base. You will be trained in matters of discipline and expected to complete tasks during defined time periods; these tasks include how much sleep you get, your breaks, the time you spend eating, and even your speed at getting into line. There will be a sense of distance between you and your commanders, which means that you will need to learn how to approach them appropriately and ask permission for a range of requests.

Before you start basic training, it is important to speak to friends and hear their experiences, so that you will have a broader idea of what to expect during your course.

Keep in mind that ultimately, which basic training course you do depends on the job you are given in the army, and this relates directly to your Hebrew level and physical profile. Generally speaking, each job has its own course. Courses can be one month long, seven months long or longer, depending upon the job you are assigned.

The army organizes basic training groups using a numbered scale. You will receive a number known as your  Rovaeii, ????? (level of training). The numbers classify you as follows:

    * 02 training is for jobniks and could involve a 1 month course, or possibly longer

    * 05 and 07 training is for Kravi units and involves 7 months of basic and  advanced training

    * 08 training is for individuals who finish the commanders course for Kravi

    * 12 training is the officers course for Kravi

    * 13 training is for the pilots course

Israeli Women Army in Military Training 01

The Israel Defense Forces differs from most armed forces in the world in many ways. Differences include the conscription of women and its structure, which emphasizes close relations between the army, navy and air force. Since its founding, the IDF has been specifically designed to match Israel's unique security situation. The IDF is one of Israeli society's most prominent institutions, influencing the country's economy, culture and political scene. In 1965, the Israel Defense Forces was awarded the Israel Prize for its contribution to education.[8] The IDF uses several technologies developed in Israel, many of them made specifically to match the IDF's needs, such as the Merkava main battle tank, high tech weapons systems, the Iron Dome, Trophy countermeasure, and the Galil and Tavor assault rifles. The Uzi submachine gun was invented in Israel and used by the IDF until December 2003, ending a service that began in 1954. Following 1967, the IDF has had close military relations with the United States,[9] including development cooperation, such as on the F-15I jet, THEL laser defense system, and the Arrow missile defense system.

 

 

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) (Hebrew: About this sound Tzva Hahagana LeYisra'el (help·info), lit. "Defensive Army for Israel"; commonly known in Israel by the Hebrew acronym Tzahal. are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force and navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security forces, and has no civilian jurisdiction within Israel. The IDF is headed by its Chief of General Staff, the Ramatkal, subordinate to the Defense Minister of Israel; Rav Aluf Benny Gantz has served as Chief of Staff since 2011.