Training Tomorrow's Commanders: The Erez Program

In this episode of 'IDF: Mission Brief,' Sergeant L speaks with Corporal S and Captain A, two commanders at the Michve Alon base, where new immigrant soldiers and others strengthen their Hebrew skills as they begin their IDF service.They discuss the role Michve Alon plays in helping soldiers integrate into the IDF, what their day-to-day work as commanders looks like, and their advice for future soldiers arriving at the base.

In this episode of IDF Mission Brief, Major N. takes us behind the scenes of the IDF’s Cooperation Unit, sharing how air and ground forces work together in complex operations. As a pilot, head of the unit's training department, and aerial commander responsible for medical evacuations, Major N. brings a unique perspective from both the cockpit and the operational center. From medical evacuations to hostage rescue missions, he gives insight into the planning, training, and responsibility behind these evacuation missions.

Major A. joins LTC Ariella Mazor, the International Spokesperson of the IDF, on this episode of “IDF Mission Brief”. He shares firsthand experiences of his role as a doctor on medical evacuation rescues in the field and memories from the hostage rescue mission, recalling the moments they returned to Israel.When a soldier is injured, every second counts, Major A. provides emergency medical care directly from the air.

In this episode of “IDF: Mission Brief” and in honor of International Humanitarian Day, LTC Dr. M. talks about the IDF’s humanitarian efforts abroad when major disaster strikes, and his experience on those missions.He shares what it means to mobilize field hospitals within hours and reflects on adapting on the ground during catastrophic events like in Equatorial Guinea and Turkey. From coordinating global relief efforts to building trust with locals under extreme pressure, Dr. M. shares it all.

Between missions on Israel’s northern border, Staff Sergeant I. shares his experience serving as a Medical Events Coordinator in the IDF. He speaks about evacuating wounded soldiers under fire, leading a medical team in the field and making life-saving decisions in the most dangerous moments. He reflects on the responsibility that comes with the role, the people who shaped his journey and the lessons he will carry long after his service ends.

In this episode of IDF: Mission Brief, Sergeant E talks about her experience as an IDF Field Observer.She shares what it means to be the eyes protecting troops on the ground and tells the story of becoming the first person to discover a hidden terrorist cell, leading to the elimination of 17 terrorists within 24 hours. She also reflects on what it feels like to be the "eyes of the nation" and how trusting her intuition led her to it all.

In this episode of IDF: Mission Brief, Sergeant I, a member of the first-ever class of the Erez Program, shares his journey through one of the IDF's most advanced officer training tracks. Designed to develop the next generation of commanders, the Erez Program combines a bachelor's degree, the IDF’s Officers Course and commando-level training. Sergeant I speaks about the challenges he encountered throughout the program and what it takes to participate in one of the IDF's most demanding leadership tracks.

In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Second Lebanon War, we spoke to Colonel R, the Chief of Staff of the 769 Brigade. He looks back on 30 years of service, IDF operations against Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime’s influence on terrorism as a whole. Colonel R talks about operations he was a part of and what he has seen in the field. He includes a few words of wisdom for soldiers and for our listeners as a whole.

In this episode of Mission Brief, Major R joins us to talk about the Israeli Air Force’s Elimination Cell, responsible for coordinating some of the IDF’s most significant operations.From the elimination of senior terrorists such as Hassan Nasrallah and Ali Khamenei to the complex coordination behind these missions, he shares exclusive insights into his work and the challenges involved in targeting high-ranking terrorist leaders.

In the first episode of the new series ‘Through Their Eyes’, Staff Sergeant Y talks about his experience as a photographer in the field, the importance of preserving history through photography, and the responsibility of depicting the reality of war.