Arazim track (Military Intelligence Directorate)מסלול ארזים אמ"ן
What the Arazim track (Military Intelligence Directorate) role asks for, and what it holds
Arazim is a small Military Intelligence Directorate track in mathematical and technological research that trains future commanders for these fields in the Intelligence Corps and the Cyber Defense Brigade.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- Tel Aviv University
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the track first earn a double-major bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science at Tel Aviv University. During their studies they receive professional guidance, help with the degree and added content on professional, academic, personal and command topics.
After training, graduates fill a small number of specific core roles in the Intelligence Corps or the Cyber Defense Brigade. They work on technological research and on solving mathematical problems.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Men go through selection.
- 2Women go through selection.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The track opens with the degree at Tel Aviv University, taken in an accelerated 2 years in place of 3 but at its full scope. It then continues with a 6-month officers' course and professional training of 3 months to a year depending on the role, alongside trainees of other tracks such as Aram, Gaash and Talpiot.
Where it trainsTel Aviv University
This is what service in the role looks like.
Graduates serve at bases across the country. Service in the program is a full compulsory service that starts when the degree ends and includes the officers' course and professional training, followed by 3 years of career service.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Only candidates whose data meet the threshold set by the Intelligence Corps are called to selection.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Graduates are marked in advance as having potential for command roles, and many of them take up such roles during their service.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Arazim track (Military Intelligence Directorate) role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Arazim track (Military Intelligence Directorate)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Arazim track (Military Intelligence Directorate)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Men go through selection. Women go through selection.
What does the training for Arazim track (Military Intelligence Directorate) hold?
The track opens with the degree at Tel Aviv University, taken in an accelerated 2 years in place of 3 but at its full scope. It then continues with a 6-month officers' course and professional training of 3 months to a year depending on the role, alongside trainees of other tracks such as Aram, Gaash and Talpiot.
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: Arazim track (Military Intelligence Directorate)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.