Air Force strategic defenderמגן/ה אסטרטגי/ת בחיל האוויר
What the Air Force strategic defender role asks for, and what it holds
Air Force strategic defenders guard the strategic assets of the Israeli Air Force.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the 314 Infantry School
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role protect Air Force bases against ground threats. The work combines dedicated missions for the defense of these bases.
The soldiers are trained for a range of security activities.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Ranking the administration and logistics role cluster in the preference questionnaire
- 2An online personal interview and a personal questionnaire
- 3Placement in the role
- 4Enlistment
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training, followed by a 6-week course at the 314 Infantry School.
Where it trainsthe 314 Infantry School
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at Air Force bases across the country, on a closed base and in shifts.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Men need a medical profile between 45 and 64. Women need a profile of 45 or above.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Advanced courses such as marksmanship instructor, drone operator and Krav Maga instructor
- Squad commanders' course and officers' course
- Skills for civilian life: responsibility, leadership, creativity, teamwork and work in the security field
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Air Force strategic defender role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as Air Force strategic defender?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Air Force strategic defender?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Ranking the administration and logistics role cluster in the preference questionnaire. An online personal interview and a personal questionnaire. Placement in the role. Enlistment.
What does the training for Air Force strategic defender hold?
Training starts with basic training, followed by a 6-week course at the 314 Infantry 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 Force strategic defender
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.