Reserve Liaison Officer Shoulder Strap 1970s to 2002

• A reserve liaison officer (liaison and recruitment) is the link between the reserve unit and the service members, responsible for summoning, absorption, and handling the needs of the reservists and their families, including reporting and escorting in emergencies. Liaison officers serve in rear or combat units, and are the point of contact for service problems or special requests. .
• Key roles of a liaison officer/non-commissioned officer:
• Summoning and recruitment: Managing call-up orders, even in emergencies.
• Unit absorption: Providing personal support to service members during their service.
• Change of assignment: Handling requests for change or shortening of service.
• Reporting and reporting: The point of contact for clarifying and approving call-up orders.
• “Reserve Liaison Officer” is a historical IDF shoulder badge (shoulder ribbon) that is no longer in active use today.
• Below are the details regarding its period of use:

·        The following are the details regarding the period of its use:·        • Beginning of use: This badge was introduced into use in the IDF as part of a series of embroidered role badges on a blue background (similar to the “Academic Professional Officer” or “Academic Belt” badges). Its use began in the 1970s and was particularly common during the 1980s and 1990s.·        • End of use: The official use of this badge was gradually discontinued during the 2000s. The main transition occurred in 2002 with the establishment of the Chief Reserve Officer Headquarters (CROH), when changes began in the organizational structure of the liaison system.