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The Principal Commands......................................................................................32
Principles of Command and Control ......................................................................32
Chapter 5 IDF Force Buildup ............................................................................... 34
Guiding Principles of Force Buildup .......................................................................34
Planning and Implementing Force Buildup ............................................................35
Utilizing Resources ..............................................................................................36
Critical Mass........................................................................................................36
Fundamental Prioritizing of Force Buildup .............................................................36
Required IDF Core Capabilities .............................................................................37
Required Defensive Capabilities ............................................................................37
Border Protection during Emergencies and War .....................................................38
Routine Border Protection ....................................................................................38
Defense against High Trajectory Fire ....................................................................38
Required Offensive Capabilities ............................................................................38
Land Maneuverability ...........................................................................................39
Operational-Level Fire ..........................................................................................40
Infantry Air Raids ................................................................................................41
Operation of Special Forces in the Enemy's Depth .................................................41
Force Buildup for the Operation Between Wars......................................................41
Force Buildup in the Cyberspace ...........................................................................42
Developing of Enabling Capabilities ......................................................................42
Risk Management Relating to Scenarios - Not the Focus of this Document ..............44
Development of Capabilities related to Countries with No Common Border..............45
Summary ........................................................................................................... 46