The special forces unit YALTAM for underwater execution tasks (Yahida leMesisot Tam-Yamiyot) is a part of elite Israeli Navy TZAHAL combat units (Heil HaYam) which are tasked with diving and fulfilling complicated underwater assignments.(more…)
Canine handlers in the Air Force or «tipul ve iluf klavim» take care of and train the dogs at Israeli Air Force Bases. The position of “Kalbanim Heil havir” perfectly suits men who like dogs and are eager to take care of animals throughout their military service. (more…)
The position of system administrator is a good possibility to gain experience in the IT sphere. “Mafil maarahot mahshev” are responsible for server support in Data-centers, fault correction and increasing systems’ performance.
As part of their service administrators work with databases, various platforms in different environments, do repairs where needed. Such activity requires the observing of IT security standards.(more…)
The position of a cook exists at many TZAHAL bases, as it is necessary to provide 3 daily meals to all soldiers and officers. “Tabah” is usually attached to a chef (a professional under contract: “ish-keva”), who makes up a menu and is in charge of the overall cooking process. Cooks are responsible for the following: cutting salad, boiling, frying, stewing and even baking. Besides, cooks take care of the kitchen equipment maintenance, food supplies, and maintain good order in the kitchen.
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The «Yahalom» unit (Diamond in Hebrew) or the abbreviation “YAHALM” (Yahida Handasait Lemesimot Miuhadot) is a special engineering unit. Yahalom is an elite unit relating to Hadansa Kravit (Engineering Brigade), which performs special missions and conducts joint operations with other special units of TZAHAL. The Yahalom soldiers’ activity is strictly classified and most of the operations of this unit go unreported.(more…)
There is an army store for soldiers at almost every base of the Israeli Army, which is more commonly known as “Shekem”. The chain changes its name from time to time and today the stores are called “Kaveret”. The “Kaveret” manager at a base is a position fulfilled by a TZAHAL soldier. Holding this post, men serve the customers of the store, keep accounts and inventory balances, work with suppliers, and keep track of the sales balance sheet.
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Armed patrol boats (Satilim — «sfinat tilim») offer a good opportunity to perform military duty in the combat units of the “Hel aYam” (Navy). The boats, armed with missiles, are the main force on the Israeli sea border. (more…)
A paramedic in TZAHAL is a prestigious position in “Heil Refua" (Medical corps of the army), it is a good possibility for men to start their medical career and gain an indispensable experience. The paramedic’s responsibilities include administering first aid in case of emergencies, severe injuries, serious diseases and in the situations when people’s lives are at risk.(more…)
For conscripts who want to gain medical experience while serving in the Israeli army there are several positions and a military medic is one of them. As part of the service “Hovesh” soldiers take-in patients, carry out primary inspection, prescribe drugs and prepare documentation for soldiers.(more…)
For recruits who used to do swimming there is a position of a lifeguard at pools at Air Force bases (Kheil HaAvir). «Matzil baBriha” is quite a rare position, but a very good possibility for sportsmen to “pursue their occupation” during their service in TZAHAL. “Matzilim” fulfill two main functions, those of lifeguard and swimming pool administrator. Soldiers in this position receive a rescuer card accepted by the Ministry of Labor which is valid both in the army and in civilian life.
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