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According to the Jerusalem Post, the Israeli army has expressed concerns about the weakness of its equipment and gear. The report highlights various issues faced by the army, including the poor condition of tanks, ammunition shortages, and difficulties in repairing equipment. These challenges have made the army vulnerable to enemy fire.
The article quotes officers from the Israeli army's reserve forces criticizing the technology and logistics department for failing to provide satisfactory solutions. They claim that the department only offers empty promises without addressing the actual problems.
The officers also raise concerns about the initial lack of administrative resources for reserve battalions, forcing soldiers to use their personal funds to procure essential supplies such as food and water. This disregard for orders further exacerbates the challenges faced by the troops.
In addition to equipment and gear deficiencies, the soldiers complain about the unsuitability of their official uniforms. They express frustration over the existence of new American clothing stored in warehouses, which remain undistributed. The shortage of gloves and winter sleeping bags is also mentioned as a problem.
The article emphasizes the gravity of the situation, with soldiers drawing attention to the continuous shortage of ammunition, which impacts the effectiveness of every tank. The list of deficiencies includes critical equipment such as hammers, pins, covers, filters, brushes, keys, and gun shields. Delays in addressing equipment malfunctions are also reported.
A senior reserve officer, who collected donations and supplied military equipment in the field, expresses disappointment, stating that despite their efforts, the army remains unprepared even after 60 days. The shortage of equipment is seen as a significant challenge in achieving their goals.
The Jerusalem Post reportedly communicated with the Israeli army's spokesperson and provided a detailed list of deficiencies, including catalog numbers and missing equipment. However, as of the report's writing, no response from the army had been received.
www.jpost.com
The article quotes officers from the Israeli army's reserve forces criticizing the technology and logistics department for failing to provide satisfactory solutions. They claim that the department only offers empty promises without addressing the actual problems.
The officers also raise concerns about the initial lack of administrative resources for reserve battalions, forcing soldiers to use their personal funds to procure essential supplies such as food and water. This disregard for orders further exacerbates the challenges faced by the troops.
In addition to equipment and gear deficiencies, the soldiers complain about the unsuitability of their official uniforms. They express frustration over the existence of new American clothing stored in warehouses, which remain undistributed. The shortage of gloves and winter sleeping bags is also mentioned as a problem.
The article emphasizes the gravity of the situation, with soldiers drawing attention to the continuous shortage of ammunition, which impacts the effectiveness of every tank. The list of deficiencies includes critical equipment such as hammers, pins, covers, filters, brushes, keys, and gun shields. Delays in addressing equipment malfunctions are also reported.
A senior reserve officer, who collected donations and supplied military equipment in the field, expresses disappointment, stating that despite their efforts, the army remains unprepared even after 60 days. The shortage of equipment is seen as a significant challenge in achieving their goals.
The Jerusalem Post reportedly communicated with the Israeli army's spokesperson and provided a detailed list of deficiencies, including catalog numbers and missing equipment. However, as of the report's writing, no response from the army had been received.
IDF begins distributing weapons, gear to Gaza border standby squads
As part of the plan, the IDF will arm some 12 standby squads per week starting near the Gaza border, before expanding to the rest of Israel.
www.jpost.com
