Air Force squad commanderמפקד/ת כיתה בחיל האוויר
What the Air Force squad commander role asks for, and what it holds
An Air Force squad commander commands and trains soldiers in basic training or commands the defense forces on Air Force bases.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up and a Dapar of 40 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Infantry School 314
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 5 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Command3
- Maturity3
- Teaching3
- Teamwork3
This is what the work of the role holds.
The role has 2 tracks: field squad commander and instruction squad commander. Instruction squad commanders lead and train Air Force soldiers in basic training stages, such as pilots' course basic training, 02 basic training and the squad commanders' course.
Field squad commanders command the defense forces on Air Force bases.
After training, each squad commander is placed in the field or in instruction according to fit. Soldiers in the role can move from the field to instruction and back.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Ranking the instruction cluster, and recruit squad commander within it, in the preferences questionnaire
- 2Placement as an Air Force squad commander
- 3Enlistment
- 403 basic training
- 5A 12-week course at Infantry School 314
- 6Service on a closed base at one of the Air Force bases
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with 03 basic training, followed by a 12-week course at Infantry School 314.
Where it trainsInfantry School 314
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve on a closed base at one of the Air Force bases across the country.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The role can lead to officers' course and to professional training courses.
- Skills for civilian life include instruction and leadership, interpersonal skills, teamwork, time management and responsibility.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Air Force squad commander role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up and a Dapar of 40 and up.
Who can serve as Air Force squad commander?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Air Force squad commander?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Ranking the instruction cluster, and recruit squad commander within it, in the preferences questionnaire. Placement as an Air Force squad commander. Enlistment. 03 basic training. A 12-week course at Infantry School 314. Service on a closed base at one of the Air Force bases.
What does the training for Air Force squad commander hold?
Training starts with 03 basic training, followed by a 12-week course at Infantry School 314.
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 Force squad commander
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.