Dal sito ufficiale dell'Israel Defence Force
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DOCTRINE
Mission:
To defend the existence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the state
of Israel.
To protect the inhabitants of Israel and to combat all forms of terrorism
which threaten the daily life.
Security Doctrine:
Basic Points :
Israel cannot afford to lose a single war.
Defensive on the strategic level, no territorial ambitions.
Desire to avoid war by political means and a credible deterrent posture.
Preventing escalation.
Determine the outcome of war quickly and decisively.
Combating terrorism.
Very low casualty ratio.
The Operational Level :
Defensive Strategy - Offensive Tactics :
Prepare for Defense :
A small standing army with an early warning capability, regular air force
and navy.
An efficient reserve mobilization and transportation system.
Move to Counter-Attack :
Multi-arm coordination.
The IDF Spirit:
Transferring the battle to enemy's territory quickly.
Quick attainment of war objectives.
The Israel Defense Forces are the state of Israel's military force. The IDF
is subordinate to the directions of the democratic civilian authorities and
the laws of the state. The goal of the IDF is to protect the existence of
the
State of Israel and her independence, and to thwart all enemy efforts to
disrupt the normal way of life in Israel.
IDF soldiers are obligated to fight, to dedicate all their strength and even
sacrifice their lives in order to protect the State of Israel, her citizens
and
residents. IDF soldiers will operate according to the IDF values and
orders, while adhering to the laws of the state and norms of human
dignity, and honoring the values of the State of Israel as a Jewish and
democratic state.
Spirit of the IDF-Definition and Origins
The Spirit of the IDF is the identity card of the IDF values, which
should stand as the foundation of all of the activities of every IDF
soldier,
on regular or reserve duty.
The Spirit of the IDF and the guidelines of operation resulting from it
are the ethical code of the IDF. The Spirit of the IDF will be applied by
the IDF, its soldiers, its officers, its units and corps to shape their mode
of
action. They will behave, educate and evaluate themselves and others
according to the Spirit of the IDF.
The Spirit of the IDF draws on four sources:
1st. The tradition of the IDF and its military heritage as the Israel
Defense Forces.
2nd. The tradition of the State of Israel, its democratic principles,
laws and institutions.
3rd. The tradition of the Jewish People throughout their history.
4th. Universal moral values based on the value and dignity of human life.
Basic Values:
Defense of the State, its Citizens and its Residents - The IDF's goal is
to defend the existence of the State of Israel, its independence and the
security of the citizens and residents of the state.
Love of the Homeland and Loyalty to the Country - At the core of
service in the IDF stand the love of the homeland and the commitment
and devotion to the State of Israel-a democratic state that serves as a
national home for the Jewish People-its citizens and residents.
Human Dignity - The IDF and its soldiers are obligated to protect
human dignity. Every human being is of value regardless of his or her
origin, religion, nationality, gender, status or position.
The Values :
Tenacity of Purpose in Performing Missions and Drive to
Victory - The IDF servicemen and women will fight and conduct
themselves with courage in the face of all dangers and obstacles;
They will persevere in their missions resolutely and thoughtfully
even to the point of endangering their lives.
Responsibility - The IDF serviceman or woman will see
themselves as active participants in the defense of the state, its
citizens and residents. They will carry out their duties at all times
with initiative, involvement and diligence with common sense and
within the framework of their authority, while prepared to bear
responsibility for their conduct.
Credibility - The IDF servicemen and women shall present
things objectively, completely and precisely, in planning,
performing and reporting. They will act in such a manner that
their peers and commanders can rely upon them in performing
their tasks.
Personal Example - The IDF servicemen and women will
comport themselves as required of them, and will demand of
themselves as they demand of others, out of recognition of their ability
and responsibility within the military and without to serve as a
deserving role model.
Human Life - The IDF servicemen and women will act in a
judicious and safe manner in all they do, out of recognition of the
supreme value of human life. During combat they will endanger
themselves and their comrades only to the extent required to carry
out their mission.
Purity of Arms - The IDF servicemen and women will use
their weapons and force only for the purpose of their mission, only
to the necessary extent and will maintain their humanity even
during combat. IDF soldiers will not use their weapons and force
to harm human beings who are not combatants or prisoners of war,
and will do all in their power to avoid causing harm to their lives,
bodies, dignity and property.
Professionalism - The IDF servicemen and women will acquire
the professional knowledge and skills required to perform their
tasks, and will implement them while striving continuously to
perfect their personal and collective achievements.
Discipline - The IDF servicemen and women will strive to the
best of their ability to fully and successfully complete all that is
required of them according to orders and their spirit. IDF soldiers
will be meticulous in giving only lawful orders, and shall refrain
from obeying blatantly illegal orders.
Comradeship - The IDF servicemen and women will act out of
fraternity and devotion to their comrades, and will always go to
their assistance when they need their help or depend on them,
despite any danger or difficulty, even to the point of risking their
lives.
Sense of Mission - The IDF soldiers view their service in the
IDF as a mission; They will be ready to give their all in order to
defend the state, its citizens and residents. This is due to the fact
that they are representatives of the IDF who act on the basis and in
the framework of the authority given to them in accordance with
IDF orders.
