IDF chief stresses men and women won’t serve in same tanks as part of pilot program (opens original article in a new tab)

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed that men and women will not serve in the same tanks during a pilot program integrating women into the Armored Corps, with success measured by professional proficiency and training frameworks. Women may serve with men at higher levels but not in tank crews.

• IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed men and women will not serve in the same tanks during training or operations under a pilot program
• The pilot program, set to start in November, will measure success by professional proficiency and establish frameworks for training and operational capability
• Women may serve with men at higher military levels like battalions and brigades, requiring adjustments according to existing protocols