| The rank structure in the military of Israel is | | | | berets that are worn by recruits. |
| somewhat unique because it is a fully integrated | | | | Each of these beret pins have a decoration that |
| force and thus it is the same in all the branches | | | | contains the name of the unit that the individual |
| of service. Including the Navy, Army, and the Air | | | | soldier is in plus its sign. For example someone |
| Force. This is in contrast to many other country's | | | | who is of the general staff will wear a pin that is |
| armed forces as they have a separate rank | | | | a sword wrapped in an olive branch. The military |
| system for each branch of service. | | | | advocate general will have scales and a sword. |
| Where the insignia is placed on the uniform differs | | | | The Air Force will have as its sign a sword, the |
| between the different types of personnel. For | | | | Star of David, and eagle's wings. |
| example the insignia for an enlisted person is worn | | | | Many of the symbols worn by the military of |
| on the on the sleeves. An officer's insignia on the | | | | Israel have often been duplicated and worn as |
| other hand is worn on the shoulders. | | | | pendents on necklaces and other pieces of |
| Each corps of the defense force has as part of | | | | jewelry. For instance there is a pendent that is |
| its uniform a beret of its own unique color. Many | | | | shaped like a dog tag with the symbols of the |
| of them also have pins on the front of their | | | | Army of Israel and of Jerusalem in addition to the |
| berets which are the symbol that represents their | | | | Star of David. Other items that are offered |
| corps. These pins are worn regardless of rank | | | | include beret pins, shoulder pins, and rank and |
| with the single exception of the general corps | | | | corps insignia. |