In brush, sand or snow, IDF soldiers definitely know how to dress up. As people throughout Israel find costumes for Purim, IDF soldiers put even the most elaborate ensembles to shame.
For our soldiers, dressing up is more than just fun and play. After theSecond Lebanon War, the IDF reached the conclusion that that all soldiers, not just those from theelite units, should incorporate camouflage into their training. “The Second Lebanon War was 33 days long. That’s a long time,” explained Lieutenant Sagiv Kehila, Deputy Commander of the Guerrilla Warfare Center. “We don’t want our forces to be exposed, so as to reduce the threat of the enemy striking. The best way to ensure this is for them to learn camouflage.”
Read more about the IDF’s camouflage training and watch videos by following the link above!