Mixed Female, Male Battalion Holds First Joint Drill

Posted on December 20, 2011by Israel Defense Forces

For the first time, female and male infantry soldiers from the Caracal Battalion participated in a joint drill.

The Caracal Battalion was created to accommodate women seeking to join a combat unit and fight alongside men. In 2004, the unit was recognized as an official battalion. Last week, Caracal held its first battalion training exercise–the final climax of an eight-week training session.

Read more about the integration of women in the Caracal battalion.

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