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Why military training is compulsory in Israel?
Reasons include growing unpopularity of military service among Israeli youth, a growth in draft-dodging, and budgetary constraints that would prevent the IDF from conscripting all those eligible even if draft-dodging were not an issue.
Is the IDF the Israeli army?
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), armed forces of Israel, comprising the Israeli army, navy, and air force. Military service is compulsory for Jews and Druze, both men and women, and for Circassian men.
Why do Israeli army helmets have nets on them?
The main purpose of the Mitznefet is to break up the distinctive outline of a helmeted human head via its floppiness and also prevent light from reflecting off of the wearer’s helmet, providing a tactical advantage and making it easier to camouflage when necessary.
Does the IDF use Krav Maga?
Krav Maga has been used by the Israel Defense Forces’ special forces units, security forces and by regular infantry units. Closely related variations have been developed and adopted by Israeli law enforcement and intelligence organizations.
What does mitznefet stand for?
The Mitznefet (Hebrew: מִצְנֶפֶת) is a helmet covering for the infantry helmet used by the Israel Defense Forces as of 1994. It is considerably larger than the helmet, with a similar appearance to a chef’s hat.
What is a mitznefet helmet cover?
Israeli soldier wearing Mitznefet helmet cover. The Mitznefet (Hebrew: מִצְנֶפֶת) is a helmet covering for the infantry helmet used by the Israel Defense Forces as of 1994.
What is the mitznefet camouflage?
The Mitznefet was later configured to have a two-sided camouflage material, with one side adopted for desert environments and the other for woodland terrain. The covering is easily removable, and can be attached to the helmet while folded.
Why did the IDF issue these helmet hats to soldiers?
The IDF issued these “hats” to break the round shape of the helmet. A helmet’s silhouette is relatively easy to spot, as a round sphere isn’t a common thing to spot in nature and when one is present the eye immediately fixes itself on it.