Bedouin trackers "The First In The Force, Lead The Battalion And Save Lives"

IDF ^ | 11-12-02

[SJackson]

12 November 2002

"The First In The Force, Lead The Battalion And Save Lives"

Since 1948, they volunteer to serve Israel; exposing dozens of explosives and leading the forces in the many prevention activities, exclusively and with their home-acquired attributes. The Bedouin people in the IDF, the trackers, are "patient, self-disciplined and have the sharpest perceptive abilities".

The Bedouin, whom practically have trackers as a last name, used to serve in this capacity solely, until the 90's. Today, the reality has changed. According to the Southern Command's Tracking Unit's Commander, the Jewel in the Crown Dessert Patrol Battalion was established to offer the Bedouin a larger IDF- not only as trackers, but also as full-fledged combatants. But nature speaks for itself, and the precise skills and the fine observation abilities can be found with the Bedouin alone.

Super Abilities- Exclusive Of The IDF

According to the Southern Command's Tracking Unit's Commander, Colonel Pini Ganon, there are certain characteristics necessary for the tracker's skilled activities as the Battalions leaders, that not anyone is capable of. "The tracker must be patient, tolerant and must posses strict self-discipline, observation and keen sight." According to Ganon, these traits come naturally for these people.

The tracker is in charge of the sector's "cleanliness". Colonel Ganon says that one of the trackers main duties today, is to make sure there aren't any explosives or landmines on major roads. "When the Battalion patrol opens a road, the tracker is the first of the force, leading them with sharp observing eyes. Dozens of explosives were discovered and many lives saved, by these professional trackers, specially qualified and sharp-eyed." Ganon adds that sometimes, an unfortunate event occurs, in explosive-saturated grounds, such as on November 9, 2002.

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10 November 2002

IDF Soldier killed in explosion in Gaza Strip

Staff Sergeant Medin Grifat 23, a Bedouin from of Beit Zarzir, was killed last night when an explosive device was detonated near an IDF Force during routine activity in the Gaza Strip. An IDF officer was injured moderately as a result of the explosion.

The Commander of the Trackers Brigade, Colonel Pini Ganon speaking about the deceased soldier said that: " Medin Grifat was an extremely sharp young man, observant, self disciplined; all the characteristics that make a successful tracker. In the past, he identified and discovered on different occasions at least 3 explosive devices. Unfortunately, the present incident was not as successful".

Bedouin soldiers highly motivated to serve in IDF

Colonel Pini Ganon stated that " The motivation to enlist is high among the Bedouin population. Our soldiers perform their duties professionally and effectively. The Gaza Strip possesses the finest combatants and commanders in the IDF, I think that our forces operated in a very professional manner, were determined and courageous but unfortunately this time proved to be unlucky".

[r9etb]

So the guy was Islamic, eh? Must have blown himself up in an attempt to take out his Jewish collegues. He couldn't possibly have been on the side of civilization, because as everybody knows, Islamic people barbarians who want to kill everybody else. </sarcasm>

[2banana]

So the guy was Islamic, eh

Where does it say he was a Muslim?

[r9etb]

Where does it say he was a Muslim?

It doesn't say it here. However, I've seen it elsewhere.

For example, here is a picture from his funeral:

Note the Islamic symbolism.....

[F-117A]

Don't get in a sweat. r9etb's life on FR consists of making stupid remarks!

[SJackson]

So the guy was Islamic, eh? Must have blown himself up in an attempt to take out his Jewish collegues. He couldn't possibly have been on the side of civilization, because as everybody knows, Islamic people barbarians who want to kill everybody else.

I missed that in the article, I as well as missing your point. I read he was killed by a bomb likely planted by an Islamic terrorist. They're equal opportunity killers.

[r9etb]

r9etb's life on FR consists of making stupid remarks!

High praise, coming from you.

[r9etb]

as well as missing your point. I read he was killed by a bomb likely planted by an Islamic terrorist. They're equal opportunity killers.

You apparently also missed the sarcasm tag. Had you noticed same, I'm certain my point would have been clear.

The point being, of course, that -- contrary what certain FReepers shriek at every opportunity (usually followed by a call for genocide) -- being Islamic doesn't automatically cause a person to be a barbaric and bloodthirsty Muslim killer.

[sheik yerbouty]

The Bedouins in Israel do not regard the town Arabs in Jenin and Ramallah as "Goodfellahs".

[SJackson]

You apparently also missed the sarcasm tag. Had you noticed same, I'm certain my point would have been clear...The point being, of course, that -- contrary what certain FReepers shriek at every opportunity (usually followed by a call for genocide) -- being Islamic doesn't automatically cause a person to be a barbaric and bloodthirsty Muslim killer.

The article didn't call Moslim's automatically barbaric, nor did I. No one on the thread has suggested that to this point. The article made the opposite point, that's why I missed yours. I guess you were agreeing with it.

[r9etb]

Sigh....

[SJackson]

Thanks. I like Plaut, I'll check the book out.

[KiaKaha]

Its alright, I got it

[VOA]

He couldn't possibly have been on the side of civilization, because as
everybody knows, Islamic people barbarians who want to kill everybody else.

Guess you don't think any of us read the news...
or notice the Arabs at the funeral of the two murdered Israeli children yesterday...
or recollect that the Israeli official assassinated a few years ago
(can't remember his name, but he was active in tourism affairs at the time)
would regularly visit the Muslim scouts that had served with him during some of Israel's wars.

All the same, it's good to have the thread...
too many people don't seem to know that Muslims are citizens of Israel, serve
in the Israeli military, and even hold parliamentary office.

[VOA]

I saw your post in #8.
Maybe I didn't really understand where you were coming from.

Myself, I take the Reagan approach to the Muslim world after 9-11.
Trust, but verify...