Border Defense Corps officer track (surveillance/collection)קצונה ייעודית בחיל הגנת הגבולות- תצפיתנית ובקא"סית
What the Border Defense Corps officer track (surveillance/collection) role asks for, and what it holds
A designated officer track in the Border Defense Corps that prepares officers for fixed collection roles, such as surveillance, within 1 year of enlistment.
Combat supportProfile 64+WomenYellow camouflage
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Border Defense School
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 7 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Effort and persistence3
- Handling information3
- Spatial perception3
- Sustained attention3
- Teamwork3
- Command2
- Teaching2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role learn the core work of a collection officer. They gain professional and command tools and build resilience.
Before becoming officers, they gain field experience, including 3-6 months as surveillance soldiers and a possible command post. This shows them the work in routine times and in war.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1A selection day with an opening lecture and a group assessment of thinking, interpersonal communication, teamwork and command abilities.
- 2A personal interview on fit for the role and motivation.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The track starts with basic training at level 02 and a 10 week course, followed by 3-6 months in an operational battalion. It ends with a 10 week officers' course and 14 weeks of corps completion training.
Where it trainsthe Border Defense School
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves in various units across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Passing a pre-army screening.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Border Defense Corps officer track (surveillance/collection) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Border Defense Corps officer track (surveillance/collection)?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Border Defense Corps officer track (surveillance/collection)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. A selection day with an opening lecture and a group assessment of thinking, interpersonal communication, teamwork and command abilities. A personal interview on fit for the role and motivation.
What does the training for Border Defense Corps officer track (surveillance/collection) hold?
The track starts with basic training at level 02 and a 10 week course, followed by 3-6 months in an operational battalion. It ends with a 10 week officers' course and 14 weeks of corps completion training.
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: Border Defense Corps officer track (surveillance/collection)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.