The end of the Lebanon war will bring good news for reservists — all able-bodied men and (unmarried) women between ages 18-50 — who are required to do military service. It will also ease the burden on the defense budget. Deputy Chief of Staff Gen. Dan Shomron announced that this year reserve officers will be called up for 44 days’ duty and non-commissioned personnel for a maximum of 37 days. Last year many reservists were on duty for as long as 70 days. Those units that have served in Lebanon will be assigned “easier” training areas this year, Shomron said.
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