This 'pre-boot camp' project helps teach young men about the military
The teenagers involved often come from difficult and risky life situations and work hand-in-hand with the Division for the Advancement of Youth at the Jerusalem Municipality.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFThis 'pre-boot camp' project helps teach young men about the military(photo credit: GIL ZECHARIAH)
An initiative by the Jerusalem Municipality, considered to be a "pre-boot camp," helps teenage men ages 17-19 to learn about the military system, to know their abilities and to better know themselves in preparation for their IDF service. The project, launched in collaboration with the Jerusalem Military Recruiting Office, ended recently after four months of "pre-training" for the IDF. The teenagers involved in the project often come from difficult and risky life situations, but work hand-in-hand with the Division for the Advancement of Youth and Young People at the Jerusalem Municipality.Even if they had difficulties in the recruitment process or have an 'exempt' status from the military, they still intend to enlist in the IDF. During their time in the program, the boys were given a pre-training course, in which they engaged in multiple physical activities, accompanied by professionals.One graduate of the program said that despite the difficulty, the course has proven to be beneficial, adding that he is eager to enlist in the IDF next week. Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon congratulated the advancement division, saying: "This has been an exciting journey that these young people have gone through: a journey that will lead them to important and meaningful service."
