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The IDF Air Force warns of a personnel drain among officers and enlisted men serving in various units of the IDF, including the air defense and combat squadrons. They leave the army and move to the civilian sector, where they are provided with better conditions, Ynet reported on July 21.
The Israeli army is facing a serious personnel crisis, caused by the mass exodus of officers and experienced military personnel to the civilian sector. The IDF Air Force expresses concern that the current situation is the most significant crisis in the last ten years.
Mass outflow of personnel
Mostly officers in the ranks of captain and major leave the army. These professionals are young enough to start a new career and have experience that is highly valued in civilian companies, especially in the security sector. This creates favorable conditions for the transition to the private sector, where working conditions and wages are often more attractive.
Potential consequences
The command warns that the leakage of personnel may negatively affect the combat potential of the army. A shortage of experienced officers and enlisted men could weaken the IDF’s ability to wage a protracted war, especially in the face of growing threats and an expanding battlefront.
The reaction of the IDF
In response to the current situation, the IDF press service released video footage of a recent Air Force attack on facilities in Yemen. This operation was carried out in response to the Yemeni Houthis launching a drone over Tel Aviv. On the footage, you can see and hear how the coordination and execution of the combat mission takes place, which demonstrates the professionalism and coherence of the actions of the servicemen, despite the personnel crisis.
A call to action
The command of the IDF calls on the government and the civilian sector to cooperate in finding solutions for retaining qualified personnel in the army. The need to create competitive service conditions and increase the prestige of a military career is an important step on the way to stabilizing the situation and strengthening the country’s defense capabilities.
The crisis in the IDF Air Force requires immediate attention and action. The drain, if not stopped, could have far-reaching consequences for Israel’s security and stability in the face of today’s threats and challenges.
Source of information
As Time Ukraine Israel reports, citing a Vesti.co.il source, the IDF command is concerned about the loss of personnel among the officers, which may significantly affect the army’s combat capability in the near future.
