06.10.2011, 20:52
Zitat: Yom Kippur drill: IDF simulates war call-uphttp://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,...99,00.html
In backdrop of changes in region, IDF chief alerts two reserve divisions to test soldiers' response level, readiness for war
"The timing is more than a coincidence and is part of the army's preparation for the upcoming days in light of changes in the region," Head of the Operations Division's Inspection Department, Col. Shlomi Fayer said. "The two divisions were duly found to be highly ready and capable."
A check conducted by the Inspection Department revealed that 90% of the soldiers who were alerted reported for the drill. Commanders were on full attendance.
As part of the exercise, infantry and armored forces opened equipment depots and took out tanks and armored vehicles. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Benny Gantz observed the activity closely during a visit to the war-reserve-stores unit in the Northern Command. Deputy chief of staff Major-General Yair Naveh visited the same unit at the Central Command.
"Unlike routine inspection, this time operational activity was directed by the general staff with no pre-determined time frames," Col. Fayer said.