Argaman programמיזם ארגמן
What the Argaman program role asks for, and what it holds
The Argaman program places soldiers in combat support roles within special units that serve alongside combat soldiers.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 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
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- The unit or Ir HaBahadim
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the program serve in special units together with combat soldiers. These units bring together all the combat support professions.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training depends on the role the soldier is assigned to. It takes place in the unit or at Ir HaBahadim, the training bases city.
Where it trainsThe unit or Ir HaBahadim
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The role asks for serious soldiers who want to serve in special units with combat soldiers.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Argaman program role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
Who can serve as Argaman program?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Argaman program?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Argaman program hold?
Training depends on the role the soldier is assigned to. It takes place in the unit or at Ir HaBahadim, the training bases city.
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: Argaman program
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.