Air Defense instructorמדריכת הגנה אווירית (הגנ"א)
What the Air Defense instructor role asks for, and what it holds
An Air Defense instructor trains and drills air defense combat soldiers on the corps' weapon systems using simulators.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bisla
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Air Defense array protects the country's skies from aerial threats. Instructors in the role train its combat soldiers on the various weapon systems by operating simulators.
The instructor teaches knowledge and skills to soldiers in the different courses. She also runs drills and develops training methods.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Ranking the role in the preferences questionnaire
- 2Assignment to the role
- 3Security clearance
- 4Enlistment
- 5Basic training at level 02
- 6A 14 week course with instruction and mentoring in an air defense simulator
- 7Service at the Air Defense School
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, then a 14 week course with instruction and mentoring in an air defense simulator, at the Air Defense School.
Where it trainsBisla
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at the Air Defense School, in field conditions, on a closed base. The page also lists bases around the country as places of service.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Passing a security clearance
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Promotion to senior instruction roles, or officers' course.
- Skills for civilian life: instruction, oral expression, speaking before an audience, giving feedback and managing projects.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Air Defense instructor role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up.
Who can serve as Air Defense instructor?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Air Defense instructor?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Ranking the role in the preferences questionnaire. Assignment to the role. Security clearance. Enlistment. Basic training at level 02. A 14 week course with instruction and mentoring in an air defense simulator. Service at the Air Defense School.
What does the training for Air Defense instructor hold?
Basic training at level 02, then a 14 week course with instruction and mentoring in an air defense simulator, at the Air Defense School.
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 instructor
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.