Two nude troops and an officer
"The investigation revealed that the soldiers and the officer acted contrary to what was expected of IDF soldiers and officers, and they seriously harmed military culture,"
Two Israel Defence Forces soldiers who were filmed practising at a firing range last week while stark naked have each been sentenced to jail.
A military spokesperson described the incident at the Nahal Brigade’s training base as “serious”.
In the footage that was circulated online, the two soldiers – squad commanders – were seen shooting at targets at the base’s firing range, wearing only a smile.
The pair were handed 21-day jail sentences by the commander of the Nahal Brigade and they will also be denied serving in combat roles for four months.
The footage was filmed by an officer, who was also sentenced to 21 days in military prison. His continued service was to be examined.
“The investigation revealed that the soldiers and the officer acted contrary to what was expected of IDF soldiers and officers, and they seriously harmed military culture,” the spokesperson said.
IDF troops have at times filmed or photographed themselves naked or otherwise violating military code in jest, with punishments usually being dished out when the footage leaks to the general public.
Times of Israel
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