Artillery Corps fire forces combat soldierלוחם/ת בכוחות האש של חיל התותחנים (כולל מטאור, המערך הקני, המערך הרקטי, רוכב שמיים, דוהר שמיים, מורן ומערך האיכון)
What the Artillery Corps fire forces combat soldier role asks for, and what it holds
A combat role in the Artillery Corps fire forces, serving in one of the corps' arrays, such as cannons, rockets, drones, radar, fire direction or the special units.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Hebrew score of 5 and up and a body mass index between 17 and 35.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Branch
- Artillery Corps
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Body mass index
- 17 to 35
- Try-out
- For women
- Training place
- Camp Shivta
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 5 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Operating systems3
- Effort and persistence2
- Handling information2
- Maturity2
- Teamwork2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role operate weapons used to strike in routine times and in war, including 155 mm cannons on mobile platforms and rocket launchers. The radar array detects where fire at Israel comes from and warns residents before missiles and rockets land.
Soldiers in the fire direction and strike array serve as experts inside maneuvering units, linking them with fire means from fighter jets to mortars. They also influence the operational plans of the maneuvering forces.
The Moran unit is a classified unit that fires precise missiles, and Sky Rider operates drones to gather intelligence. Drone operators fly aircraft suited to their unit, carry out collection and strike missions, and need sharpness, composure, creativity and decision making under uncertainty.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Women go through the women's combat screening, which covers all combat roles.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with Rifleman 03 level basic training at the Artillery Corps training base, or Rifleman 04 level for the special units, and includes operational duty during the combat track. Depending on the role, it continues with a 4 month advanced professional course.
Where it trainsCamp Shivta
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve in battalions on bases across the country. Women commit to compulsory service as long as men's and to active reserve duty.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The special units require a medical profile of 82 or higher.
- Screening for the Moran and Sky Rider units takes place during basic training, after roles are assigned.
The Artillery Corps fire forces combat soldier role belongs to these units in the guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Artillery Corps fire forces combat soldier role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Hebrew score of 5 and up and a body mass index between 17 and 35.
Who can serve as Artillery Corps fire forces combat soldier?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Artillery Corps fire forces combat soldier?
Yes, for women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Women go through the women's combat screening, which covers all combat roles.
What does the training for Artillery Corps fire forces combat soldier hold?
Training starts with Rifleman 03 level basic training at the Artillery Corps training base, or Rifleman 04 level for the special units, and includes operational duty during the combat track. Depending on the role, it continues with a 4 month advanced professional course.
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: Artillery Corps fire forces combat soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.
Photo credits
- Sir kiss, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons