It is not easy to get a position of a firefighter in TZAHAL because recruitment to this unit is limited in comparison with the more popular positions. Nevertheless, this position does exist, and if you really desire this position there is a possibility to serve in the Israeli army in the capacity of a “Kabaya”.(more…)
It is an interesting post in the Israeli army for soldiers who want to gain experience in foreign relations. A coordinator for foreign relations is responsible for the dialog with armies of other countries and different kinds of international and peace organizations. The main task of “Mashak Kishur leKohot Zarim” or just “Keshrey Khuy” consists of receiving and transmitting information between TZAHAL and any other foreign bodies.(more…)
The EW soldiers’ or electronic warfare soldiers’ (“Lochem lechima electronit”) unit relates to “hel-tikshuv” (telecommunication technologies). The main tasks of the unit’s soldiers are jamming radio signals, and capturing and «taking over» enemy’s television and radio systems on the ground, both in the sea and in the air. (more…)
Unit 8200 is the main unit of TZAHAL signal intelligence that is part of the Israeli Defense Force Intelligence Corps (“AMAN”). Soldiers in this unit are responsible for signal intelligence collecting and code decryption.(more…)
The computer center of information technologies or “Mamram” for short is a TZAHAL department which is related to the technological unit of the Israeli Army (Heil Tikshuv). Soldiers in “Mamram” write program codes for modern technologies in various spheres (computers, satellites, mobile phones, etc.)
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The Bardelas battalion was recently established — in 2014 the battalion staffing started and in 2016 the soldiers of the first Bardelas draft got light green berets. This infantry battalion is staffed by men and women who carry out combat duty: they patrol the borders, conduct detention and pursuit of perpetrators, fight against terror and do many other things. The soldiers of this infantry unit perform their duty on the border with Egypt.
→The training includes basic military training and combat training 07 (Rovai) based at Golani (including manipulation skills of different weapons types, physical training, camouflage trickery and the art of warfare in the field).
→The professional training is 4 months long.
Requirements:
Medical profile 72-97
To get into this unit, one should inform the sorting officer at the interview (Katsin miyun) or choose it while filling in the form sent by the army (Manila).
The Arayot Hayarden unit has appeared recently — in 2014 the stuffing of the new unit began, and in 2015 the official ceremony of the new infantry unit establishment was held. The Arayot Hayarden unit is staffed by men and women who carry out combat duty: they patrol the borders, conduct detention and pursuit of perpetrators, fight against terror and do many other things. (more…)
Service at Khimush is interesting and useful for men with a technical background as it is a great opportunity to gain experience in one of the following fields: mechanics, electricity, electronics, metal works, etc. Technicians do repair work and maintenance of weapon systems, transport, armored vehicles and tanks, optics and ammunition.
→Soldiers in Himush take basic military training for level 02 (Rovaei). After that they are sent to different kinds of professional courses and upon completion they are assigned to different bases and units.
Requirements:
It is necessary to select “Himush" first on the pre-conscription questionnaire (Manila) or placement by the Katzin Miyun
There is almost no medical profile and other personal data limits for service in this area
Technical skills/courses/work experience are desirable
The responsibilities of the TZAHAL soldiers who take the position of «mafteah mitkanim» include site security, patrolling of the base (both on foot and by motor vehicles), sentry duty, and the controlling of soldiers and civilians who enter the base.(more…)