C4I operations sergeant (digital control NCO)סמב"צ תקשוב (מש"ק שליטה בדיגיטל)
What the C4I operations sergeant (digital control NCO) role asks for, and what it holds
A digital control NCO is a communications and IT operations sergeant who gives operational support to field units and operational headquarters through radio and digital systems.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 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
- Branch
- C4I and Cyber Defence
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 7
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Organisation3
- Sustained attention3
- Handling information2
- Operating systems2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role operate radio and digital systems, work with monitoring systems and manage and control operational processes. This work helps build a shared picture of the situation across the land, air and naval arms.
The role covers application and techno-operational support, plus monitoring and control that keep operational processes ready and available. It also includes service and fault handling, with work alongside senior officials.
The soldier serves in a technological operational setting and in command and control centers, from brigade level through the land, air and naval arms up to the General Staff.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course teaches digital, control and monitoring systems used across the IDF's branches and directorates, with a basic foundation in radio systems, operating systems, system administration and servers, communications and network architecture. It lasts about 7 weeks at the national school for communications and cyber defense (Bahad 7) at the Ariel Sharon camp.
Where it trainsBahad 7
This is what service in the role looks like.
After the course, soldiers are placed in deployed formations (brigade, division), General Staff units, regional commands and the arms, at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The course is open to both women and men.
- No earlier knowledge is needed, though it is an advantage.
- A security clearance is required.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Instructor track for the course, with candidates spotted during the basic course training.
- Command track over pre-army cadet soldiers.
- Advancement within the unit, such as team leader or shift manager.
- Officers' course in the Signal and IT Corps, with placement as operational officers.
- Civilian skills: experience in operating and monitoring systems, teamwork, and broad knowledge of system administration and communications.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the C4I operations sergeant (digital control NCO) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as C4I operations sergeant (digital control NCO)?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for C4I operations sergeant (digital control NCO)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for C4I operations sergeant (digital control NCO) hold?
The course teaches digital, control and monitoring systems used across the IDF's branches and directorates, with a basic foundation in radio systems, operating systems, system administration and servers, communications and network architecture. It lasts about 7 weeks at the national school for communications and cyber defense (Bahad 7) at the Ariel Sharon camp.
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: C4I operations sergeant (digital control NCO)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.