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Just weeks after the release of a Department of Homeland Security report indicating that the U.S. could learn from Israel about citizen preparedness,  the Mideast nation last week undertook its largest civil defense drill ever,  a five-day exercise called “Turning Point 3″. 

As has been mentioned regularly on the blog, Israel offers a helpful model for the U.S. when it comes to civilian preparedness and engagement, including in its drilling and school-based programs. Of course, Israel’s special circumstances (terror threat, size, militarily-trained populace, etc.) mean that not all its lessons are readily transferable. Yet, these exercises which involve Israelis of all ages help keep the citizenry informed, engaged and prepared.