THE ISRAELI ARMY INSIDE: DAY AT A MILITARY BASE IN THE DESERT After a spring trip to Israel I was only one unpublished report, but the most interesting. Just before leaving, I was at a military base in the Arava desert, where he saw a typical day Israeli IDF recruits. That was in March. Today, the Arabs again fill up Israelites missiles that have become a tradition. The State of Israel is always ready for another military confrontation with its neighbors, so they are one of the best army in the world, if not the best. Including because here even an ordinary soldier is not cannon fodder, and versatile fighter, able to think and make decisions.Such an army is different from ours just drastically. Many of those shown in this report guys and girls are fighting now for sure, and some even at the forefront in the Gaza Strip. If you have already started the ground segment operations. 1 At IDF troops have all kinds, except maybe space. Air force, navy, infantry rocket. But the tank forces in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) special treatment, because historically: tank troops came here almost immediately, with the base of the army itself, during the War of Independence (1948). Among the first Israeli tankers were Jewish volunteers from different countries, who fought against the Nazis in various armies of the world. Including the Red Army officers who had deserted from Germany and their own ways to get to Israel.  2 Armed with the Israeli army is the doctrine of tank warfare, which stands on two stolpax. The first - "The totality of the tank." This means that the tank units, due to mobility, armor and firepower alone can solve basic problems of land warfare. The second - "Bronekulak" as the main tank maneuver ", which consists in entering into a mess of large tank forces, able to attack at high speed, destroying in its path the enemy forces. The main fighting force of Israeli armored troops is a tank brigade. During the fighting of armored brigades formed panzer divisions and corps.  3 You may have noticed that girls near tanks revolves much more than men? This is no accident. Of course, you know that in the IDF serve young people of both sexes, and in armor largest percentage of girls.  4 Israel, probably the tank in the world power. According to open sources, the army has now worth 5,000 tanks, tanks and the best in the world.  5 Tank IDF troops were armed with a huge number of different models of tanks, and at first, of course, armed with tanks consisted imported. Long served the British "Centurion" and that he laid the foundation for self-tank construction.  6 Modern Israeli tank called the "Merkava", is the fourth generation of his first was made 35 years ago. An important objective was to increase the protection of the crew: not the most tenacious tank combat vehicles, you know. For this protection, moved forward engine compartment. A unique feature of tanks "Merkava" is the presence in the feed compartment used to transport troops or wounded (also can be placed in a compartment of extra ammo.) This feature makes the "Merkava", in fact, a universal war machine capable of running, depending on the situation , a strategic role and the tank, and armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles. Compartment has a door at the rear armor, allowing the crew to leave in an emergency tank rear (see photo # 1)  7 Why do girls? They make the best instructors driving jeeps and tanks. That is, women in the Israeli army have all the troops, but directly in the fighting them try not to throw. Women are, where they can easily replace men. This may be the liaison offices, maintenance of electronic systems, office and administrative positions. Most conscripted soldiers' are trained and then become instructors, and not only tank, but still snipers and paratroopers, for example. But, at the same time, only 8% of army positions available to women. There are combat units, where women are equal to men.  8 Girls are distinguished by their patience, care and warm approach to their podchinennym.Devushka rifle in hand, painting familiar to every Israeli. In Israel, all combat serve tens of thousands of women. They perform their duty on a par with men. Besides, the girl in the form it is just beautiful, you will agree!  9 And yet somehow calculated that if she teaches a man to drive a tank or shoot, he learns all much better than if he was taught by people of the same sex. It seems strange? Israelis do not see anything strange: a man wants to stretch and do everything better than the charming co-worker. But everything else - after service   10 In the morning when I arrived at the military base, trained girls just leave extra tank in case of danger. It pays great attention because soldiers need the army alive and healthy.  Several groups of 11 girls on the team held regular places in the tanks, and then, according to instructions, ran from it for a while.Remaining at the same time stood aside and discussed co-worker, smiling and laughing. Some not very strict army decor?  12 At some point, the girl stood in a line wrapped around each other's shoulders, and the soldiers began to sing a song. Thin voices of young girls, motivated by something romantic and about love. But it 18-19 years, it's time to fall in love, walk and have fun. But they go on for two years in the army. Conscription, but at the same time very voluntary. From her almost nobody "squints", people understand that it is actually their duty. What is war, every Israeli knows, and they are aware of their responsibility.  Wristwatches must be every soldier. Interestingly, while in the Russian army have such a requirement? 13 In Israel, there is no pursuit in our understanding, here the decals. Takes a certain color, fastened at falshpogon recognizable element of Israeli military uniform. On it you can determine the kind of military troops.  14  15 As in the Russian army , train future tankers, including on special simulators. If we do it's just imitation cabin connected to a computer, it is the Israelis, literally, a real tank. Of course, stuffed with special electronics, coupled with the "base" and not carrying weapons at the moment. But, in the case of real need, the tank turns into a battle for a short time.  16 staff room. In her sitting instructors who follow what is happening on the screens. They simulate a situation designed for trainees at the moment. In fact, it's the same computer game, but cadet truly sits in the tank at the workplace, but instead of his fence polygon sees changing scenery and can manage this tank. As five-te (or whatever) cinema.  17 Even in the army girls are girls!  18 And the boys at the same time of the shooting. Somehow Israeli soldiers, even in the "Lad Camp" appear "tough guys." Or want to appear. It seems that they like to serve. And the fair sex, again, next. There for anyone to try.  19 Automatic - sidearm soldier. He gets it in the beginning of the service and deliver in the end. Weapons must be always with you, including when leaving the part. Every weekend the soldiers go home to my parents, a small country, and everywhere you can see a lot of people in uniform and without, with here M-16. This is necessary for several reasons, including, if necessary break in the midst of the service output. And it also happens that these weapons can protect soldiers civilians around or himself. Now the number of terrorist attacks on Israeli territory was reduced, but things have happened. A military kidnapped so far, to demand a ransom or to dictate their terms. Therefore, with a gun, an Israeli soldier should not leave.  20 And, of course, need to be able to handle it.  21 Men are drafted into the army for three years, women - two.  22 little soldier's life. Walk along the side and see how lives privates. Two-storey barracks.  23 Quite some simple block structures in the gazebo on the basis of the only place where you can smoke. Near each residential building located such furniture, and here do not go smoke systems, as I have seen in our army. And smoking soldiers without exception.  24 rooms are designed for eight people. Behind me two more the same bed. From our different parts that they live through the rooms, and not all in one. Have personal lockers and air conditioning. Over each bunk - light reading light.  25 And every outlet. To charge phones, laptops and other gadgets. The rest of the decor is very spartan.  26 Patio.  27 Solar panels. Here their entire field, as throughout Israel. Generate their own energy.  28 The soldiers have their own time during the day, according to the schedule. And yes, in the Israeli army did not go systems. Do not learn to march, right leg lifting. In combat, it is not useful.  29 canteens. I came to the very end of the meal, so do not appreciate the taste of food had all been eaten. Dining operates a buffet, every day there is a different set of dishes with a choice. Mandatory vegetarian dishes. And yet, look at the spoon, its handle is painted red. In the army, try to observe kashrut, as far as possible, and not to interfere nesovmetimosti dishes. Army still Jewish, and food must be kosher.  30 For there is always hungry special treat: coffee-shop where coffee is not only give the officers, and even where there is a menu! You can either buy a loaf of bread or a sandwich, and full lunch for the second time. Eating ice cream, pizza, sweets. In the army!  31 Collective watching TV, not on the schedule, and when I have time. Instead, you can go for a walk, work out in the gym, play board games or sit on the internet.  32 heard everywhere cheerful tone and provocative laughter. Hangout. It is even somewhat reminiscent of scout camp, there is no drill and hazing.  33 At the same time, the IDF is famous not well dyed fences generals. Hence, this model is effective armed forces.  34 In numerous conflicts Arabs could not defeat Israel can not win, not because he is one of the strongest and most modern armies of the world. That is not the only reason. Army is just a reflection of society itself. And the Jews, as a nation, too much love and appreciate each other. Country in which the life of an ordinary soldier or a citizen's worth it to exchange it for a thousand dangerous terrorists. And a huge support from ordinary citizens: to be an Israeli soldier almost more honorable than the American soldier.  With the current aggravation of the Israelis in Gaza, I'm sure cope. And yet, interestingly, this confrontation ever stop? After all, even the Arabs for many years should be obvious to no good these wars do not lead.
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