The structure of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) differs from most armed forces in the world in several ways. These include the close integration of air, ground, and sea forces, and the conscription of women. Since its founding, the IDF has adapted to match Israel's unique security situation. The IDF is one of Israeli society's most prominent institutions, influencing the country's economy, culture and political scene. Following 1967, the Israel Army has had close military relations with the United States Army, including development and cooperation, such as on the F-15 jet, and the Arrow missile defense system.
Armed Forces
Air Force
Israeli Air Force
Israeli Air Defense Command
Shaldag Unit
Ground Forces
GOC Army Headquarters
Israeli Ground Forces
Armored Corps (Israel)
Artillery Corps (Israel)
Combat Engineering Corps
Infantry Corps (Israel)
Combat Intelligence Corps
Naval Force
Israeli Naval Academy
Israeli Navy
Shayetet 13
Computer Service
C4I Corps
Technological and Logistics
Medical Corps (Israel)
Technology and Maintenance Corps
Logistics Corps
Military Intelligence
Military Intelligence Directorate
Police Force
Israel Police
Israel Border Police
Israel Prison Service
Ministry of Public Security (Israel)
Yamas (Israel Border Police unit)
Military Industries
See also
IDF military operations
References
Rosenthal, Donna (2003). The Israelis. Free Press. ISBN 0-7432-7035-5.
Ostfeld, Zehava (1994). Shiftel, Shoshana (ed.). An Army is Born (in Hebrew). Israel Ministry of Defense. ISBN 965-05-0695-0.
Gelber, Yoav (1986). Nucleus for a Standing Army (in Hebrew). Yad Ben Tzvi.
Yehuda Shif, ed. (1982). IDF in Its Corps: Army and Security Encyclopedia (18 volumes) (in Hebrew). Revivim Publishing.
Ron Tira, ed. (2009). The Nature of War: Conflicting Paradigms and Israeli Military Effectiveness. Sussex Academic Press. ISBN 978-1-84519-378-2.
Country Briefing: Israel, Jane's Defence Weekly, 19 June 1996