Achzarit electrical systems technicianטכנאי/ת מערכות חשמל אכזרית
What the Achzarit electrical systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
Achzarit electrical systems technicians are technology combat soldiers who find and repair faults in the electrical systems of the Achzarit armored personnel carrier.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 20
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Achzarit is a heavy, protected armored personnel carrier designed by engineers of the Technology and Maintenance Corps. It has been changed and upgraded over the years, and an improved model with a modern electrical system, automotive improvements and a command and control system is now in production.
Soldiers in the role serve as technology combat soldiers and are entitled to a combat soldier certificate. Their work is locating and fixing faults in the Achzarit's electrical systems.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at the 02 level, followed by a 6-week course at Bahad 20.
Where it trainsBahad 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country, in emergency storage units, the corps workshops and the training units.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Achzarit electrical systems technician role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Achzarit electrical systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Achzarit electrical systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Achzarit electrical systems technician hold?
Basic training at the 02 level, followed by a 6-week course at Bahad 20.
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: Achzarit electrical systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.