Ammunition examinerבוחן/ת תחמושת
What the Ammunition examiner role asks for, and what it holds
An ammunition examiner checks the IDF's ammunition and keeps it safe and ready for use.
Combat supportProfile 64+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 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.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 20
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 3 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Handling information3
- Organisation3
- Maturity2
This is what the work of the role holds.
The army holds ammunition for light and heavy weapons, missiles, rockets and special means. The ammunition examiner is authorized to examine these items and keep them safe.
The soldier is responsible for the fitness and safety of a wide range of ammunition items. The role also makes sure the ammunition is available to the combat forces.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The training is a combined course of 7 weeks at Bahad 20. At the end of training and certification, soldiers receive an examiner certificate that confirms them as IDF ammunition examiners.
Where it trainsBahad 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country and can be placed in any IDF unit, since almost every part of the army holds ammunition.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The role calls for responsibility and attention to detail.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Ammunition examiner role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Ammunition examiner?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Ammunition examiner?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Ammunition examiner hold?
The training is a combined course of 7 weeks at Bahad 20. At the end of training and certification, soldiers receive an examiner certificate that confirms them as IDF ammunition examiners.
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: Ammunition examiner
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.