New Immigrant Soldiers Excel as Squad Leaders in IDF Tech Unit
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Three new immigrant soldiers are serving as squad leaders in the Bi Data company of the IDF's 373rd Computer Service Unit in the Southern Command. Sergeant L. from the US, Sergeant D. from Uruguay, and Private First Class Y. from France have all risen to leadership roles. They aim to contribute to operational activities and demonstrate that immigrants can lead in the IDF.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Three new immigrants serve as squad leaders in the IDF's 373rd Computer Service Unit.
- Sergeant L. immigrated from New Jersey, USA, and is considering extending his service.
- Sergeant D. was born in Uruguay and is expected to be discharged in December.
- Private First Class Y. immigrated from France in 2020 and serves as a squad leader.
- The soldiers share a common goal of contributing to operational activities.
Three new immigrants are serving as squad leaders in the Bi Data company of the 373rd Computer Service Unit in the Southern Command of the IDF, demonstrating that individuals from diverse global backgrounds can achieve leadership roles within the military. Sergeant L., who immigrated alone from New Jersey, USA, enlisted in August 2024 and currently serves as a squad leader. He is considering extending his service. Sergeant D., born in Uruguay, enlisted in April 2024 and is a significant member of the company, expected to be discharged in December. Private First Class Y., born in France, immigrated to Israel in 2020 and enlisted in November 2025, now also serving as a squad leader in the same company. These three soldiers, hailing from different countries, share a common goal of contributing, leading, and participating in operational activities.
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