Airdrop supplies coordinator (airdrop packer)רכז/ת אספקה מוצנחת (אורז/ת אפסניה מוצנחת)
What the Airdrop supplies coordinator (airdrop packer) role asks for, and what it holds
Airdrop supplies coordinators pack weapons and equipment to be dropped by parachute from Air Force transport aircraft.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Nevatim Air Force base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 2 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Organisation2
- Teamwork2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role are certified to pack a range of weapons and equipment for airdrops from Air Force transport aircraft. The packages go to combat forces in places that can be reached only by airdrop.
The course covers the methods for packing all kinds of light and heavy loads. It also covers the extraction and release systems on the aircraft.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training (level 02) at one of the training bases, such as Camp 80, Nitzanim or Machvat Alon. A course of about a month follows at the airdrop supply unit at the Nevatim Air Force base.
Where it trainsthe Nevatim Air Force base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at the Nevatim Air Force base.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Airdrop supplies coordinator (airdrop packer) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
Who can serve as Airdrop supplies coordinator (airdrop packer)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Airdrop supplies coordinator (airdrop packer)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Airdrop supplies coordinator (airdrop packer) hold?
Training starts with basic training (level 02) at one of the training bases, such as Camp 80, Nitzanim or Machvat Alon. A course of about a month follows at the airdrop supply unit at the Nevatim Air Force base.
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: Airdrop supplies coordinator (airdrop packer)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.