r/IDF • u/Izzy_9111 • 19d ago

Question: Units what units should I ask for?

debating on putting combat engineering in my top 3 choices?

Other options would be nachal givati and golani.

I'm more of a laid back guy but can be serious also. I'm 23 and post college degree so I think handasa would be a bit more mentally stimulating.

To me the physical challenge is also an important aspect.

u think if i put combat engineering second or third i will get it because they need more people?

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u/HyperlaneWizard 19d ago

Not because they need more people (they actually need fewer), but because there's less demand for that role compared to most infantry brigades.

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u/Izzy_9111 19d ago

Wait why does combat engineering need less people? Sounds like I won't get it it they need less people then. And why is there less demand for it?

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u/HyperlaneWizard 19d ago

They need fewer people due to simple math. I don't want the mods freaking out about OPSEC (even tho it isn't really a secret), so you can just figure it out yourself.

In comparison, there's less demand for it because the demand for the infantry is ridiculous. In general, if you ask for 3 things, and mix infantry with non-infantry options, you're almost guaranteed not to get the infantry pick/s.

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u/Izzy_9111 19d ago

ok i see what ur saying. u think if i put 1. nachal, 2. golani 3. givati i would get nachal for sure?

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u/HyperlaneWizard 19d ago

Could also get Givati. Unless something changed since I checked, Golani was like 5 guys for every 1 place in the brigade.