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| name = Mitznefet
| name = Mitznefet<br />{{lang|he|{{Script/Hebrew|מִצְנֶפֶת}}|rtl=yes}}
| image = Flickr - Israel Defense Forces - Mixed Female, Male Caracal Battalion Holds First Joint Drill (12).jpg
| image = Flickr - Israel Defense Forces - Mixed Female, Male Caracal Battalion Holds First Joint Drill (12).jpg
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| caption = Closeup of the Mitznefet worn by a Caracal Battalion soldier.
| caption = Closeup of the covering worn by an infantry soldier from the [[Caracal Battalion]], 2011
| type = [[Helmet cover]]
| type = [[Helmet cover]]
| origin = [[Israel]]
| origin = [[Israel]]
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| service = 1994
| service = 1994
| used_by = Israel
| used_by = [[Israel Defense Forces]]
| wars = [[Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon]]
| wars = {{unbulletedlist
| [[South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000)|South Lebanon conflict]]
| [[First Intifada]]
| [[Second Intifada]]
| [[2006 Lebanon War]]
| [[Gaza War (2008–2009)|Operation Cast Lead]]
| [[2012 Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip|Operation Pillar of Defense]]
| [[2014 Gaza War]]
| [[2021 Israel–Palestine crisis|Operation Guardian of the Walls]]
}}
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| manufacturer = Agilite (Modern Version)
| manufacturer = Agilite (modern version)
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The '''''Mitznefet''''' ({{lang-he|מִצְנֶפֶת}}) is a [[helmet cover]]ing used by the [[Israel Defense Forces]] (IDF) on [[combat helmet|combat helmets]] for [[infantry]] soldiers since 1994. It is considerably larger than the helmet, with a similar appearance to a [[Chef's uniform|chef's hat]].<Ref name="AG">{{cite web | url=https://agilitegear.com/blogs/news/why-do-israeli-soldiers-wear-chef-hats | title=Why do Israeli Soldiers Wear "Chef Hats"? }}</ref> The main purpose of the ''Mitznefet'' is to break up the distinctive outline of a helmeted human head via its floppiness and also prevent light from reflecting off of the wearer's helmet, providing a tactical advantage and making it easier to [[camouflage]] when necessary.
The '''''mitznefet''''' ({{lang-he|מִצְנֶפֶת}}) is a [[helmet cover]]ing used by the [[Israel Defense Forces]] since 1994. It is considerably larger than the helmet worn by infantry soldiers, having a similar appearance to a [[Chef's uniform|chef's hat]].<Ref name="AG">{{cite web | url=https://agilitegear.com/blogs/news/why-do-israeli-soldiers-wear-chef-hats | title=Why do Israeli Soldiers Wear "Chef Hats"? }}</ref> The main purpose of the covering is to break up what would otherwise be the distinctive outline of a helmeted human head, while also preventing light from reflecting off of the wearer's helmet for a tactical advantage, making it easier to camouflage when necessary.


The name for the covering was directly adopted from the Hebrew-language term for the [[priestly turban]] that was worn by the [[High Priest of Israel]] in the [[Temple in Jerusalem|Temple of Jerusalem]]<Ref name="AG"/> during the [[Second Temple period]], and originates in a [[Semitic root]] that means "to wrap".
In the Hebrew language, the covering shares the same name as the [[priestly turban]], which was worn by the [[High Priest of Israel]] in the [[Temple in Jerusalem|Temple of Jerusalem]]<Ref name="AG"/> during the [[Second Temple period]]. The name originates from a [[Semitic root]] meaning ''to wrap''.


==History==
==History==
It was originally adopted by the IDF in the 1990s to provide tactical advantages to Israeli troops due to the prevalence of [[guerrilla warfare]] in the bush and [[Woodland|woodlands]] of southern [[Lebanon]] during the [[Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon|Israeli occupation of that country]].
The ''mitznefet'' was originally adopted by the Israeli military in the 1990s to provide tactical advantages to Israeli troops fighting Iranian-backed Lebanese guerrillas in the [[South Lebanon conflict (1985–2000)|South Lebanon conflict]].

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The ''Mitznefet'' was later configured to have a two-sided camouflage material, with one side adopted for [[desert]] environments and the other for woodland terrain.


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It was later configured to have a two-sided camouflage material, with one side adopted for desert environments and the other for woodland terrain.
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In 2015, it was reported that the Mitznefets are supposed to be supplied to the Ukrainian military.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-to-get-israeli-clown-hat-helmet-covers-report/ | title=Ukraine to get Israeli 'clown hat' helmet covers — report | website=[[The Times of Israel]] }}</ref>


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In 2015, it was reported that the coverings would be supplied to the [[Armed Forces of Ukraine|Ukrainian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-to-get-israeli-clown-hat-helmet-covers-report/ | title=Ukraine to get Israeli 'clown hat' helmet covers — report | website=[[The Times of Israel]] }}</ref>
Modern Mitznefets are made by Agilite.<Ref name="AG"/>


==Design==
==Design==
[[File:Flickr - Israel Defense Forces - 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigade Holds Drill at Golan Heights (14).jpg|200px|thumb|Soldier from the [[Golani Brigade]] wearing the covering during a military drill, 2012]]
The Mitznefet is easily removable, and can be attached to the helmet while folded.<ref>{{cite news|title=Israeli Soldiers, Fashion Victims: Why are they wearing chef's hats?|author=Daniel Engber|date=August 11, 2006|publisher=[[Slate.com]]|url=http://www.slate.com/id/2147495}}</ref> Additionally, the bulk of the covering can be pulled down to shade and protect any side of the wearer's head from direct [[sunlight]] exposure.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ukraine to get Israeli 'clown hat' helmet covers — report |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-to-get-israeli-clown-hat-helmet-covers-report/ |access-date=9 August 2018 |work=Times of Israel |date=1 September 2015}}</ref>
The covering is easily removable, and can be attached to the helmet while folded.<ref>{{cite news|title=Israeli Soldiers, Fashion Victims: Why are they wearing chef's hats?|author=Daniel Engber|date=August 11, 2006|publisher=[[Slate.com]]|url=http://www.slate.com/id/2147495}}</ref> Additionally, the bulk of the covering can be pulled down to shade and protect any side of the wearer's head from direct sunlight exposure.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ukraine to get Israeli 'clown hat' helmet covers — report |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-to-get-israeli-clown-hat-helmet-covers-report/ |access-date=9 August 2018 |work=Times of Israel |date=1 September 2015}}</ref>


It's made up of a reversible mesh fabric, with one side having woodland camo paint and the other side with a brown desert paint.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.wired.com/2009/01/why-are-israeli/ | title=Why Are Israeli Soldiers Wearing Chef Hats?!?! | magazine=Wired | last1=Shachtman | first1=Noah }}</ref> In 2013, Agilite announced a [[Multicam]] version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popularairsoft.com/news/mitznefet-helmet-shape-breaker-multicam|title=Mitznefet Helmet Shape Breaker in Multicam &#124; Popular Airsoft: Welcome To The Airsoft World|accessdate=30 March 2023}}</ref>
It is made up of a reversible mesh fabric, with one side having woodland camo paint and the other side with a brown desert paint.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.wired.com/2009/01/why-are-israeli/ | title=Why Are Israeli Soldiers Wearing Chef Hats?!?! | magazine=Wired | last1=Shachtman | first1=Noah }}</ref> In 2013, the manufacturer Agilite announced a new version with [[MultiCam]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.popularairsoft.com/news/mitznefet-helmet-shape-breaker-multicam|title=Mitznefet Helmet Shape Breaker in Multicam &#124; Popular Airsoft: Welcome To The Airsoft World|accessdate=30 March 2023}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 15:03, 9 September 2023

For the religious headcover, see Mitznefet.

Mitznefet
מִצְנֶפֶת‎
Closeup of the covering worn by an infantry soldier from the Caracal Battalion, 2011
TypeHelmet cover
Place of originIsrael
Service history
In service1994
Used byIsrael Defense Forces
Wars
Production history
ManufacturerAgilite (modern version)

The mitznefet (Template:Lang-he) is a helmet covering used by the Israel Defense Forces since 1994. It is considerably larger than the helmet worn by infantry soldiers, having a similar appearance to a chef's hat.[1] The main purpose of the covering is to break up what would otherwise be the distinctive outline of a helmeted human head, while also preventing light from reflecting off of the wearer's helmet for a tactical advantage, making it easier to camouflage when necessary.

In the Hebrew language, the covering shares the same name as the priestly turban, which was worn by the High Priest of Israel in the Temple of Jerusalem[1] during the Second Temple period. The name originates from a Semitic root meaning to wrap.

History

The mitznefet was originally adopted by the Israeli military in the 1990s to provide tactical advantages to Israeli troops fighting Iranian-backed Lebanese guerrillas in the South Lebanon conflict.

It was later configured to have a two-sided camouflage material, with one side adopted for desert environments and the other for woodland terrain.

In 2015, it was reported that the coverings would be supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.[2]

Design

Soldier from the Golani Brigade wearing the covering during a military drill, 2012

The covering is easily removable, and can be attached to the helmet while folded.[3] Additionally, the bulk of the covering can be pulled down to shade and protect any side of the wearer's head from direct sunlight exposure.[4]

It is made up of a reversible mesh fabric, with one side having woodland camo paint and the other side with a brown desert paint.[5] In 2013, the manufacturer Agilite announced a new version with MultiCam.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "Why do Israeli Soldiers Wear "Chef Hats"?".
  2. ^ "Ukraine to get Israeli 'clown hat' helmet covers — report". The Times of Israel.
  3. ^ Daniel Engber (11 August 2006). "Israeli Soldiers, Fashion Victims: Why are they wearing chef's hats?". Slate.com.
  4. ^ "Ukraine to get Israeli 'clown hat' helmet covers — report". Times of Israel. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  5. ^ Shachtman, Noah. "Why Are Israeli Soldiers Wearing Chef Hats?!?!". Wired.
  6. ^ "Mitznefet Helmet Shape Breaker in Multicam | Popular Airsoft: Welcome To The Airsoft World". Retrieved 30 March 2023.
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