Armored combat vehicle electrical systems technicianטכנאי מערכות חשמל רק"ם (רכב קרבי משוריין)
What the Armored combat vehicle electrical systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
An armored combat vehicle electrical systems technician keeps the electrical systems of armored combat vehicles working and ready for action.
RearMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role are responsible for operating the electrical systems of armored combat vehicles and keeping them ready. They find faults and bring the vehicles back to working order.
The soldier is certified on 3 vehicles: the Puma engineering obstacle breacher, the Nagmachon armored personnel carrier with belly protection, and the Achzarit.
Soldiers are placed in engineering battalions, regional brigades, the national Tene group, emergency storage units, and development and training units.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 4 weeks. It has a theory part on the vehicles and a practical workshop on taking apart assemblies and understanding their electrical systems.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Soldiers finish the course with a certified vehicle electrician certificate.
- The role can lead to service in infantry brigades such as Golani and Givati, combat engineering, regional brigades and the national Tene group.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Armored combat vehicle electrical systems technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Armored combat vehicle electrical systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Armored combat vehicle electrical systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Armored combat vehicle electrical systems technician hold?
The course lasts 4 weeks. It has a theory part on the vehicles and a practical workshop on taking apart assemblies and understanding their electrical systems.
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: Armored combat vehicle 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.