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…)
Military investigators are part of the Military police Corps. The responsibilities of “Balashim” include the following duties:
1. Monitoring and data collection
2. Surveillance
3. Searching properties and suspects
4. Detection and capture of soldiers who are absent without leave
5. Conducting investigations, secretly or publicly (both at civilian sites and military facilities)
→The training consists of several stages: a 6-week course of basic military training followed by a range of professional courses, such as a week’s course on work placement at the civilian police or a hand-to-hand combat class at Wingate Sports Institute.
The level of secrecy is very high and soldiers are supposed to wear civilian clothes during the period of service.
Requirements:
One should select Mishtara Tzva’ first on the pre-conscription questionnaire (Manila) or inform the Katzin Miyun
Medical Profile 64 and below
There is an interesting possibility for TZAHAL soldiers who want to try the role of a policeman. As agreed by “Mishtara” and the army, the recruits can perform their duty in the civilian police force (Mishtara Khula). There are several specializations referring to this position: (more…)
The sphere of activity of “Mishtara Tzva’it” unit is very wide: soldiers who conduct their duties as military policemen have law enforcement functions, control TZAHAL soldiers’ appearance and their discipline while they are away from the base, they escort arrested people to court, control border-crossing points, catch criminals and a lot more. Moreover, there are traffic accident investigators.
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Another position for TZAHAL soldiers is service in SHABAS («Sherut Batei HaSohar»). There are several positions in the Israel prison service:
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As the name suggests Madrich Tzniha delivers parachute jumps courses for Paratrooper units of the Israeli Defense Force. The jump masters’ responsibilities also include combat equipment landing operations and delivering courses on high-altitude parachute jumps.
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“Madag” carries out athletic training in the units assigned and gives lectures about sports and physical training, both for soldiers and officers. As an addition to the basic course it is possible to take instructor courses in spinning, Pilates, etc., during the service term. (more…)
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