Support, Management and Supplying

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. (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. (more…)

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…)

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…)

The post of «Mashak logistica” in the army is divided into three main parts: (more…)

Sambatz in TZAHAL is responsible for data collection and the processing of intelligence received from the soldiers who are in the field, and its transmission directly to the chain of command. The operator’s work is an important part of the decision-making by the commanders, both in peaceful times and in emergencies. (more…)

Service in the position of a communication equipment technician gives a good opportunity to gain valuable experience in TZAHAL. Soldiers in the position of “MATAM” (Mafil tikshuv maftzai) are responsible for identifying faults and troubleshooting, adjusting and calibrating various means of communication and transmission, including tactical control systems, encrypting signals, ground-to-air radio sets, etc. (more…)

An encryption facilities operator in the Israeli Defense Forces is responsible for detecting faults, troubleshooting, adjusting and calibrating data encryption equipment, and transferring encrypted data. (more…)

«Mafil kashab» operator is responsible for various communication systems usage and control in the Air Force (Heil Havir). There is a possibility to become a crew member of an electronic warfare aircraft. (more…)