Air Defense Corps soldier
What the Air Defense Corps soldier role asks for, and what it holds
An Air Defense Corps soldier is a combat soldier who serves in batteries that defend Israel against air threats.
RearAir ForceMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
Air defense batteries are deployed at sites across Israel and work in coordination with Air Force aircraft. They protect civilians from rockets, missiles and enemy fighter jets.
The systems include Iron Dome for short-range rockets, Yahalom (Patriot) for long-range defense against aircraft and drones, and Arrow for long-range ballistic missiles. They also include David's Sling for long-range missiles and cruise missiles.
A detection and alert system spots rockets and missiles and sets off alerts for civilians and the military.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training covering personal weapons and firing, fieldcraft, infantry drills and marches. It continues with professional training that certifies soldiers to operate the air defense system they are assigned to.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve in batteries deployed from north to south, on bases across the country. Women in the role commit to 32 months of compulsory service and to active reserve duty.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Men with a profile of 64 can serve in the role with a permissive clause.
- Women must commit to 32 months of compulsory service and active reserve duty.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Suitable soldiers can go on to a battery interceptor course that gives them added authority in the battery.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Air Defense Corps soldier role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Air Defense Corps soldier?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Air Defense Corps soldier?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Air Defense Corps soldier hold?
Training starts with basic training covering personal weapons and firing, fieldcraft, infantry drills and marches. It continues with professional training that certifies soldiers to operate the air defense system they are assigned to.
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: Air Defense Corps soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.