Military service is embedded in Israel as a natural part of the course
of life, and the combat fighter is perceived as an ideal. Military
service is perceived by boys who are about to enlist as the central
component in shaping the mental and physical structure in their growing
process. But does the motivation for military services, expectations and
the desire to serve in combat units also have an impact on shaping
their masculinity? Is military masculinity already in the process of
preparation? And what are the ingredients in building the masculine
structure? And does the army have an interest in maintaining a direct
connection between motivation and combat services in the process of
shaping military masculinity? Part One out of Two.