Louis J Sheehan - Louis J Sheehan - Wednesday, April 21, 2010

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shape 449.sha.003 Louis J. Sheehan, Esquire

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 6:22 PM

Can I be placed in a tank unit through the Mahal program?

Yes, if the IDF decides you are qualified for it, and you are needed there.

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Do I have other options than infantry or non-combat?

The IDF decides after your enlistment where you will serve. This includes all other IDF units that are not infantry or non-combat, like artillery, tanks etc.

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Which Hebrew Study Program

Are Mahal volunteers eligible for any sayarot (Special Forces)?

Yes, if ready to serve longer than 14 (18) months, depending on the unit.

If so, what are the physical and mental qualifications?

The requirements differ from job to job.

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Is it possible to serve in the IDF for more than 14 (18) months, either through Mahal or otherwise without becoming an Israeli citizen?

Yes,

How long is a volunteer not in training?

There is no special training for Mahal volunteers except the pre-basic training. You will get the same training as every Israeli soldier with the same job. If you serve in the Nahal Infantry Brigade you are usually not in training about 9 months of active IDF service (or 12 1/2 months if non-combat profile).

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Is Mahal the same as Nahal?

No. The similarity of