Acham track (technology and intelligence research)מסלול אח"מ
What the Acham track (technology and intelligence research) role asks for, and what it holds
The Acham track is an IDF track that combines technology and intelligence, with a focus on research into new technologies and cyber challenges.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 25 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- a civilian facility in central Israel
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role do complex research work on new technologies and cyber challenges. They analyze data, draw conclusions and support operational moves.
The course teaches computer knowledge, programming as a research aid and the study of new technologies. It also teaches about intelligence and the targets that threaten Israel's security.
Graduates of the track play a significant part in technology efforts in the IDF's cyber units.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Men must pass a selection process.
- 2Women must pass a selection process.
This is how the training for the role runs.
A basic course of about 3 months as pre-military training, held at a civilian facility run as a closed base in central Israel. Follow-on training then takes place in the units.
Where it trainsa civilian facility in central Israel
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at an open base in central Israel, with lodging options. Soldiers sign on for a year and a half of permanent service, and women also sign to complete compulsory service of 32 months.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Service in the track offers paths to instruction, command and officer roles.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Acham track (technology and intelligence research) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
Who can serve as Acham track (technology and intelligence research)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Acham track (technology and intelligence research)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Men must pass a selection process. Women must pass a selection process.
What does the training for Acham track (technology and intelligence research) hold?
A basic course of about 3 months as pre-military training, held at a civilian facility run as a closed base in central Israel. Follow-on training then takes place in the units.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Acham track (technology and intelligence research)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.