APC propulsion and electrical systems technicianטכנאי/ת מערכות הנעה וחשמל נגמ"ש (נושא גייסות משוריין)
What the APC propulsion and electrical systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
The APC propulsion and electrical systems technician keeps the propulsion and electrical systems of the armored personnel carrier (APC) working and ready.
RearTechnology and MaintenanceMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The APC is an armored vehicle that moves fighters, medics, spare parts and supplies in the field. Infantry battalions and other brigades use it.
Soldiers in the role diagnose, locate and fix faults in the APC. They are in charge of operating its propulsion and electrical systems and keeping them ready.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 2 weeks and teaches how to diagnose, locate and fix faults in the APC.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country, in all battalions and brigades, in the national ordnance group and in training units.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The role can lead to command and instruction tracks.
- In some postings, the soldier can complete basic training as a Rifleman 03 and receive a combat soldier certificate with its rights.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the APC propulsion and electrical systems technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as APC propulsion and electrical systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for APC propulsion and electrical systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for APC propulsion and electrical systems technician hold?
The course lasts 2 weeks and teaches how to diagnose, locate and fix faults in the APC.
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: APC propulsion and electrical systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.