The Green Berets have built a reputation as masters of unconventional warfare since their inception in the early 1950s. This reputation comes from not only their training and strategy but also from the small arms they carry into the field. Every carbine, pistol, or rifle they carry is carefully selected for versatility and maximum combat effectiveness. These small arms have ultimately become part of the overarching identity of the Green Berets.
Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) produces iconic weapons including the Tavor, Galil, Negev, and Jericho, which are standard across IDF combat units and emphasize domestic manufacturing.