Arabic language tracksמסלולי ערבית
What the Arabic language tracks role asks for, and what it holds
The unified Arabic track identifies and selects high school students from Arabic language programs for language-based intelligence work in the IDF Intelligence Corps.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up, a Dapar of 50 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
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 25 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- Within the unit
This is what the work of the role holds.
Language specialists in the track are placed in Intelligence Corps units and take part in counterterrorism and the defense of the country. They form the first link in the intelligence chain: they receive raw material, analyze and process it, pick out the key points, and write reports passed on to the relevant bodies.
The Arabic tracks include several sub-tracks. The main ones are Reshef, Kedem, Almog, the translation ulpan and naval intelligence combatant.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Men go through a selection process.
- 2Women go through a selection process.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at the Rifleman 02 level, followed by a dedicated course of about 5 months that covers Arabic at all its levels, broad knowledge of the Middle East, and methods for intelligence analysis and research. Graduates are then assigned to operational work in the Intelligence Directorate.
Where it trainsWithin the unit
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service takes place on closed bases across the country. The rota is 11 days on base and 3 days at home.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- At least 5 units of Arabic in the high school matriculation exams.
- A strong interest in Arabic and in the culture and society of the Middle East.
- The ability to take in and process large amounts of information in a short time while managing one's own learning and work.
- Self-discipline, fast learning and mental resilience under pressure.
- Composure and professional accuracy under uncertainty and in a changing operational setting.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- All the tracks allow advancement into command, officer roles and instruction.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
- Ard track (Intelligence Corps)Combat support · Profile 25+
- Arm track (Intelligence Corps)Combat support · Profile 25+
- Array NCO (Intelligence Corps)Combat support · Profile 64+
- Amam track (Intelligence research division)Combat support · Profile 25+
- Alumot track (hardware, firmware and signal processing)Combat support
- Almog and Tadmor trackCombat support · Profile 45+
Frequently asked questions
What does the Arabic language tracks role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Arabic language tracks?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Arabic language tracks?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Men go through a selection process. Women go through a selection process.
What does the training for Arabic language tracks hold?
Training starts with basic training at the Rifleman 02 level, followed by a dedicated course of about 5 months that covers Arabic at all its levels, broad knowledge of the Middle East, and methods for intelligence analysis and research. Graduates are then assigned to operational work in the Intelligence Directorate.
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: Arabic language tracks
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.