Structure of the Israel Defense Forces

The structure of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) differs from most armed forces in the world in several ways. These include the close integration of air, ground, and sea forces, and the conscription of women. Since its founding, the IDF has adapted 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. Following 1967, the Israel Army has had close military relations with the United States Army, including development and cooperation, such as on the F-15 jet, and the Arrow missile defense system.

Military of Israel
Israel Defense Forces logo
Service branches Israeli Ground Forces
 Israeli Air Force
 Israeli Navy
Computer Service Directorate
Technological and Logistics Directorate
Military Intelligence Directorate

Armed Forces

Air Force

Ground Forces

Computer Service

Technological and Logistics

Military Intelligence

Police Force

Military Industries

See also

References
  • Rosenthal, Donna (2003). The Israelis. Free Press. ISBN 0-7432-7035-5.
  • Ostfeld, Zehava (1994). Shiftel, Shoshana (ed.). An Army is Born (in Hebrew). Israel Ministry of Defense. ISBN 965-05-0695-0.
  • Gelber, Yoav (1986). Nucleus for a Standing Army (in Hebrew). Yad Ben Tzvi.
  • Yehuda Shif, ed. (1982). IDF in Its Corps: Army and Security Encyclopedia (18 volumes) (in Hebrew). Revivim Publishing.
  • Ron Tira, ed. (2009). The Nature of War: Conflicting Paradigms and Israeli Military Effectiveness. Sussex Academic Press. ISBN 978-1-84519-378-2.
  • Country Briefing: Israel, Jane's Defence Weekly, 19 June 1996

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