About the book: 2015 / The book talks about the role of the Israeli army in society, the principles of its formation and functioning in peacetime and wartime. Particular attention is paid to special forces and airborne troops. Useful information is provided through a lively, fascinating description of the everyday life of a repatriate from Russia in the army. The young man's sincere story in the first person is colored by the ironic understanding of a matured man writing about events several years later. The book will be of interest to both military specialists and a wide range of readers..