Many of our students enlist in the IDF after studying in the mechina. They have the option of enlisting in any unit in the IDF. They can enlist alone or in a group, as part of Maha”l [volunteers from abroad] or as new immigrants.
A large portion of our students serve in the special units of the IDF.
Throughout their military service we keep in touch with our students, ready to give any help they may need. At any given moment, Mechinat Otzem has about 600 graduates in the IDF, this creates a network for support for our boys.
The fact that a large part of our staff has served in the army, and currently serves in the reserve, some in special units and command positions, creates a situation where the staff understands what the guys are going through and knows how to support them.