Achzarit propulsion systems technicianטכנאי/ת מערכות הנעה אכזרית
What the Achzarit propulsion systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
An Achzarit propulsion systems technician maintains and repairs the propulsion systems of the Achzarit, an armored combat vehicle, and keeps them ready for action.
Combat supportTechnology and MaintenanceProfile 64+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Achzarit is an armored combat vehicle with a remote-controlled weapon station and machine guns. It was developed in Israel and is produced by the Technology and Maintenance Corps' rehabilitation and maintenance center, and it carries combat soldiers, medics and other battlefield needs.
The technician handles faults in the Achzarit in the field, including repairs and vehicle recovery. The soldier is responsible for operating the propulsion systems and keeping them fit and ready.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 3 weeks and has a theory stage and a practical stage on operating the vehicle. It also completes Rifleman 03 basic training, so graduates are recognized as combat soldiers with the rights that come with it.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country, in emergency storage units, the national armored vehicle group and the training unit. They can serve with Golani, Givati or various other battalions.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Achzarit propulsion systems technician role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Achzarit propulsion systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Achzarit propulsion systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Achzarit propulsion systems technician hold?
The course lasts 3 weeks and has a theory stage and a practical stage on operating the vehicle. It also completes Rifleman 03 basic training, so graduates are recognized as combat soldiers with the rights that come with it.
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 propulsion systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.