Ready in Reserve
Drafted at the age of 18, IDF combat soldiers serve in active duty for three years, but they remain in the reserves until well into their 40s. How do they maintain their fighting skills after spending many years away from
Exercises
Home Front Command Simulates an Unconventional Rocket Attack on Israel
It’s the afternoon of yet another routine Thursday in central Israel, when suddenly the area’s sirens go off. Thousands of frightened citizens run to shelters as a shower of unconventional rockets threaten to hit the city. This scenario is strictly
IDF Officers Practice Urban Warfare
Last week, the company commanders of the Kfir Brigade conducted an exercise simulating the takeover of a hostile urban area in which terrorists are hiding. The drill is a part of a larger IDF doctrine: be as efficient as possible
Home Front Command Earthquake Drill
Tomorrow, February 20, an exercise simulating an earthquake will be held in all educational establishments. The drill is conducted by the Home Front Command along with the Ministry of Education, the Israel Police, Magen David Adom, Israel Fire and Rescue
Cooperation is Key: 162nd Division-Wide Drill
During battle, it’s crucial that soldiers from different parts of the army can depend on one another and know how to work together efficiently. So how do you test the cooperation between your different commanders? You bring them all together
IDF Soldiers Train in Krav Maga Against Abductions
Due to the recent kidnapping threats of IDF soldiers in the different areas, the IDF has stepped up self-defense training sessions for its soldiers. One of the biggest concerns in the IDF is the kidnapping of soldiers–in fact, the
The War Drill: New Exercise for Artillery Reservists
Lt. Col. Oded Keller, commander of an artillery battalion in reserves was surprised last week: instead of a routine drill, he was faced with an unprecedented exercise that tested his soldiers’ response to an emergency state of war. Lt. Col.
Photos: First Parachuting Drill in 15 Years
Yesterday, the entire Paratroopers Brigade soared through the air as part of their first operational parachuting drill in the last 15 years. The drill was conducted under the supervision of the Brigade’s Commander, Col. Amir Bar’am, and in the presence
New Life-Saving Simulator for IDF Medics
One of the biggest questions which the IDF constantly deals with is how to preserve human life, in combat or during routine activity. Every year thousands of new recruits are trained to become paramedics and provide medical assistance to people in need –
Italian Air Force and IAF Complete a Joint Exercise
Yesterday Italian Air Force aircrafts took off from “Uvda” aerial base, concluding a two week exercise with the Israel Air Force.