CBRN defense instructorמדריכ/ת אב"כ
What the CBRN defense instructor role asks for, and what it holds
A CBRN defense instructor teaches and trains fighters from IDF units, the police and other emergency organizations in the non-conventional field.
Combat supportHome Front CommandProfile 72+WomenOrange
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 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
- Home Front Command
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 8 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Home Front Command school at Rehavam base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 6 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Teaching4
- Caring for people3
- Command3
- Maturity3
- Self-control3
- Teamwork3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role give lessons, build training sessions, and take part in and mentor CBRN exercises. The instructors serve as the IDF's knowledge center for CBRN and belong to the CBRN section at Rehavam base in Ramla.
At first the instructors train recruits from the infantry brigades. Later they move to advanced instruction for Home Front Command courses, search and rescue fighters, reserve battalions and units across the IDF.
In the senior stage the instructor trains special units such as the Air Force and the Navy. This stage calls for a higher security clearance and further training.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with 3 weeks of Rifleman 02 basic training at the Home Front Command school at Rehavam base in Ramla. It continues with a 3 month CBRN instructors course covering the CBRN profession, field practice with experienced instructors, tests and teaching skills.
Where it trainsthe Home Front Command school at Rehavam base
This is what service in the role looks like.
After the course the instructors are placed in the national CBRN training section at the training base in Ramla. They serve on a weekly basis and go home on Thursdays.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A higher security clearance for the senior instruction stage.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Officer training of about half a year, including the officers' course at Bahad 1 and a Home Front officer completion course at Rehavam base in Ramla.
- Command staff in the CBRN instructors course.
- Advancement within the section as senior instructor, sergeant or member of the instruction development team.
- Experience in speaking before an audience, teaching and interpersonal skills, along with personal resilience and independence.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the CBRN defense instructor role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
Who can serve as CBRN defense instructor?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for CBRN defense instructor?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for CBRN defense instructor hold?
Training starts with 3 weeks of Rifleman 02 basic training at the Home Front Command school at Rehavam base in Ramla. It continues with a 3 month CBRN instructors course covering the CBRN profession, field practice with experienced instructors, tests and teaching skills.
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: CBRN defense instructor
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.