Eizenkot took office on February 16, 2015.
Upon taking office he began to promote measures to strengthen the ground forces, including infantry training reinforcement and armor, reducing the volume of reserve forces on the one hand and reinforcing the amount of training on the other hand.
In addition he emphasizes the training of forces regarding the threat of tunnels.
Eizenkot Ordered the implementation of the multi-year plan "Gideon" that was formed under his direction. "
Gideon" was presented in July 2015 and it was approved by the cabinet in April 2016.
The plan involves a variety of issues which such as force buildup to a range of threats, strengthening and developing the IDF's maneuvering capabilities, eliminating redundant arrays and the constructing a cyber command.
At the heart of multi-year plan stands "The IDF Strategy".
This document, published in August 2015, defined three core elements: perception of use of force, the concept of command and control and the principles of the force buildup derived from these perceptions.
In the document Eizenkot determines the ultimate test of military action is the ability to sustain long periods of peace and safety in order to allow the state to develop.
The long periods of peace and safety are the result of deterrence achieved through military strength and the use of force.
The strategy defines two types of campaigns: 
A campaign to achieve Decisive victory, in which the IDF will operate at its full strength in order to achieve its goals.

A limited campaign, in which the IDF will operate its force in restraint in order prevent escalation.

An essential element relates to the purpose of ending the conflict in the shortest time. "
The IDF Strategy" attempts to achieve this response by changing the pattern of the use of force utilizing an immediate and simultaneous attack that combines maneuver and fire. "
The IDF Strategy" also includes the strategic concept of campaigns between the wars (CBW), in which the IDF operate covertly in order to preserve and enhance the achievements of the previous campaigns, to weaken the enemy and to postpone the next conflict.

In August 2016 Eizenkot was awarded with the Commander of the Legion of Merit by general Joseph Dunford.
The award was given due to Eizenkot's "exceptionally meritorious service as chief of the General Staff of the IDF" and his "contribution to the strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel will have a lasting effect on both countries".
Eizenkot took office on February 16, 2015. Upon taking office he began to promote measures to strengthen the ground forces, including infantry training reinforcement and armor, reducing the volume of reserve forces on the one hand and reinforcing the amount of training on the other hand. In addition he emphasizes the training of forces regarding the threat of tunnels. Eizenkot Ordered the implementation of the multi-year plan "Gideon" that was formed under his direction. "Gideon" was presented in July 2015 and it was approved by the cabinet in April 2016. The plan involves a variety of issues which such as force buildup to a range of threats, strengthening and developing the IDF's maneuvering capabilities, eliminating redundant arrays and the constructing a cyber command. At the heart of multi-year plan stands "The IDF Strategy". This document, published in August 2015, defined three core elements: perception of use of force, the concept of command and control and the principles of the force buildup derived from these perceptions. In the document Eizenkot determines the ultimate test of military action is the ability to sustain long periods of peace and safety in order to allow the state to develop. The long periods of peace and safety are the result of deterrence achieved through military strength and the use of force. The strategy defines two types of campaigns: 
A campaign to achieve Decisive victory, in which the IDF will operate at its full strength in order to achieve its goals.
A limited campaign, in which the IDF will operate its force in restraint in order prevent escalation.
An essential element relates to the purpose of ending the conflict in the shortest time. "The IDF Strategy" attempts to achieve this response by changing the pattern of the use of force utilizing an immediate and simultaneous attack that combines maneuver and fire. "The IDF Strategy" also includes the strategic concept of campaigns between the wars (CBW), in which the IDF operate covertly in order to preserve and enhance the achievements of the previous campaigns, to weaken the enemy and to postpone the next conflict. 
In August 2016 Eizenkot was awarded with the Commander of the Legion of Merit by general Joseph Dunford. The award was given due to Eizenkot's "exceptionally meritorious service as chief of the General Staff of the IDF" and his "contribution to the strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel will have a lasting effect on both countries".
Gadi Eizenkot