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Israeli Character Creation (1st Edition)

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IDF insignia.

Israeli Character Creation (1st Edition) rules taken from RDF Sourcebook (GDW 0508).

Contents

[edit] Background information

IDF recruits completing a 40km training run.

[edit] Military service

National military service is mandatory for Jewish, Druze and Circassian men and Jewish women over the age of 18, although exceptions may be made on religious, physical or psychological grounds. Muslim and Christian citizens are accepted as volunteers. Men serve three years in the IDF, while women serve two. Following regular service, men may be called for reserve service of up to one month annually, until the age of 45.

[edit] Foreingers in IDF service

The Mahal program is for young non-Israeli Jews (men younger than 24 and women younger than 21). The program involves 14.5 months military service in either combat and non-combat units. Volunteering for longer service is possible.

[edit] Language

All Israeli characters, regardless of original nationality, get Hebrew as a second language. Native born Israelis speak Hebrew as their primary language.

[edit] Culture

Israeli military courtesy is flexible. When the troops are in the field, they usually work on a first name basis with their officers. Officers are expected to lead by example.

[edit] Character creation

[edit] Airborne

Members of the IDF Paratroopers (Tzanhanim) are considered in Israeli society to be the elite of the IDF's infantry forces. Recon (Sayaret) troops are the elite of the Tzanhanim.

  • Paratrooper Infantry, Rifleman
Roll 5; Required CON
Skill Benefit: CRM30, HW20, PAR40, RCN40, either TVD or LCG at 20
  • Paratrooper Infantry, Heavy Weapons
Roll 6; Required CON
Skill Benefit: CRM20, HW40, PAR40, RCN20, Either TVD or LCG at 20
  • Paratrooper Combat Medic
Roll 6; Required INT
Skill Benefit: MED 1/2 cost, PAR40, PST20
  • Paratrooper Recon (Sayaret)
Roll 7; Required CON, INT
Skill Benefits: CRM30, BC 1/2 cost, RCN 1/2 cost, MTN40, PAR40, either TVD or LCG at 20

[edit] Special operations

  • General Staff Reconnaissance Unit (Sayeret Matkal)
Roll 10; Required CON, INT
Skill Benefits: CRM, HW, BC, RCN, FOR all 1/2 cost, MTN40, PAR40, DEM40, SCD20, SBH20, either CBE, MED or ELC at 40, other two at 20
  • Israeli Air Force Commando Unit (Sayeret Shaldag)
Roll 10; Required CON, INT
CRM40, PST30, HW20, FOR 1/2 cost, RCN 1/2 cost, MTN20, PAR40, DEM20, SBH20, SCD20; if enlisted then either ELC, MED or ACM at 40, other two at 20; if officer then LAP40, either JP, RWP or MEP at 1/2 cost, other two at 30.
  • Israeli Naval Commando Unit (Shayetet 13)
Roll 10; Required CON, INT
Skill Benefits: CRM, HW, BC, RCN, MC DEM, FOR all at 1/2 cost, MTN40, PAR40, SBH40, SWM40, MED or ELC at 30.

[edit] Rank tables

Rank tables required a minor edit from those published in the RDF Sourcebook in order to fit actual IDF ranks.

[edit] Enlisted

Privates are normally promoted to Corporal after 8-10 months service, so most troops encountered in the field will be minimum Corporal.

1. Private Tiron (טוראי)
2. Corporal Rabat (רב"ט)
3. Corporal Rabat (רב"ט)
4. Sergeant Samal (סמ"ל)
5. Sergeant Samal (סמ"ל)
6. Staff Sergeant Samar (סמ"ר)
7. First Sergeant Rasal (רס"ל)
8. Master Sergeant Rasar (רס"ר)
9. Sergeant Major Rasam ((רס"מ)
10. Warrant Officer Rasab (רס"ב)
11. Chief Warrant Officer Ranag (רנ"ג)

[edit] Officer

Second Lieutenant is normally promoted to First Lieutenant after 12 months service.

1. Second Lieutenant Sagam (סג"מ)
2. First Lieutenant Segen (סגן)
3. First Lieutenant Segen (סגן)
4. First Lieutenant Segen (סגן)
5. Captain Seren (סרן)
6. Captain Seren (סרן)
7. Captain Seren (סרן)
8. Major Rasan (רס"ן)
9. Major Rasan (רס"ן)
10. Lieutenant Colonel Sa'al (סא"ל)
11. Colonel Alam (אל"מ)

[edit] Personal weapons

IDF soldier with CAR-15 carbine and M203 grenade launcher.

Select from:

  • Uzi submachinegun (9x19mm) -- introduced 1953, now typically issued to reserve/support forces only
  • M16 rifle (5.56x45mm) -- introduced to IDF 1973
  • CAR-15 carbine (5.56x45mm) -- introduced to IDF 1974
  • Galil AR rifle (5.56x45mm)
  • Galil ARM rifle (7.62x51mm) -- heavy barrel, bipod, squad automatic weapon
  • Galil SAR carbine (5.56x45mm)
  • Galil sniper rifle (7.62x51mm) -- precision barrel, bipod, adjustable buttstock
  • M21 sniper rifle (7.62x51mm)
  • Negev light machinegun (5.56x45mm) - introduced 1995, squad automatic weapon
  • FN-MAG light machinegun (7.62x51mm) -- introduced to IDF 1968
  • Jericho 941 pistol (9x19mm) -- aka "Baby Eagle", introduced 1990
  • Glock 17 pistol (9x19mm) -- more common with special forces personnel
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