Armored combat vehicle propulsion systems technicianטכנאי מערכות הנעה רק"ם (רכב קרבי משוריין)
What the Armored combat vehicle propulsion systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
The armored combat vehicle propulsion systems technician keeps the propulsion systems of the IDF's 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
- Training place
- the Bahad 20 training base
This is what the work of the role holds.
The soldier is responsible for operating the propulsion systems of armored combat vehicles. The soldier also keeps these systems fit and ready for action.
The vehicles include the Puma, which the Combat Engineering Corps uses to breach obstacles and minefields, and the Achzarit, which moves fighters and is armed with a remote weapon station and machine guns. They also include the armored personnel carrier, which moves combat and combat support forces and helps with logistics.
Another vehicle is the self-propelled gun, a cannon that fires various types of ammunition.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a 6 week course at the Bahad 20 training base.
Where it trainsthe Bahad 20 training base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve in a system deployed across the IDF, at bases around the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Armored combat vehicle propulsion systems technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Armored combat vehicle propulsion systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Armored combat vehicle propulsion systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Armored combat vehicle propulsion systems technician hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a 6 week course at the Bahad 20 training base.
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 propulsion systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.