Basic training squad commanderמפקדת כיתת טירונים
What the Basic training squad commander role asks for, and what it holds
A basic training squad commander leads a squad of about 15 recruits during their basic training.
Combat supportProfile 64+Men and womenBlack
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 12
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 8 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Command3
- Keeping to a framework3
- Maturity3
- Self-control3
- Teaching3
- Teamwork3
- Effort and persistence2
This is what the work of the role holds.
The squad commander handles command, instruction and discipline. The soldier trains recruits in weapons, fieldcraft, CBRN defense, communications, first aid, physical fitness and more.
The role is responsible for helping new soldiers adjust to military life. It also teaches them military norms, values and rules of conduct as they join the IDF.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with level 03 basic training, followed by a 3 month course that also includes advanced command and instruction training. The course takes place at Bahad 12, the School for Command at Camp Tzrifin in central Israel.
Where it trainsBahad 12
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at basic training bases and training bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Basic training squad commander role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Basic training squad commander?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Basic training squad commander?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Basic training squad commander hold?
Training starts with level 03 basic training, followed by a 3 month course that also includes advanced command and instruction training. The course takes place at Bahad 12, the School for Command at Camp Tzrifin in central Israel.
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: Basic training squad commander
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.