Service rifle
Firearm Type Calibre Service
Lee-Enfield No 4 Bolt action .303 British 1948-1958
Mauser Kar98k Bolt-action 7.92×57mm Mauser 1948-1974 . Czechoslovakian variant . Converted into 7.62x51 NATO during the 1950s
FN FAL Selective fire 7.62×51mm NATO 1955 -1981
M16 Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 1973-present ( today mostly in carbine version , Mekootzar )
Galil AR Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 1974-present ( today mostly for ceremonial purposes )
M4A1 Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2001-present - standard issue weapon to most of the active IDF combat personnel
Tavor TAR-21 Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO 2005-2009
Tavor X95 Micro-Tavor Selective fire 5.56×45mm NATO / 9×19mm ( SMG ) 2009-present - Now standard issue weapon to most of the active IDF infantry soldiers
Service rifles by nation -- Israel
IMI Galil 44A1 `` Flat-Top '' IMI Tavor TAR-21
A service rifle or service weapon (also known as a standard-issue rifle) is a weapon which an armed force issues as standard to its service members. In modern forces, this is typically a versatile and rugged battle rifle, assault rifle, or carbine suitable for use in nearly all environments. Most armies also have service pistols or side arms. Although certain weapons issued to special forces units are rarely considered service weapons in the truest sense, certain specialist rifles and submachine guns are categorized as such if issued as per standing operating procedures upon entering special environments or scenarios. These may include urban warfare (FIBUA/MOUT) and jungle warfare environments. Most armies also have service pistols/side arms.