Clerk, Defense Research and Development (MAFAT)פקיד/ה במפא"ת (מנהל למחקר פיתוח אמל"ח ותשתית טכנולוגית)
What the Clerk, Defense Research and Development (MAFAT) role asks for, and what it holds
A clerk in MAFAT, the IDF directorate that develops weapons and technological infrastructure, doing mostly administrative work.
Combat supportGeneral Staff unitsProfile 25+Men and womenTry-outOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- General Staff units
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 25 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
This is what the work of the role holds.
MAFAT develops advanced weapons. Soldiers in the role do mostly administrative work.
The work includes coordinating orders, handling budgets, research, preparing presentations and getting ready for meetings. Parts of the role are classified.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Both women and men must pass selection.
- 2Suitable candidates are called to selection days.
- 3An interview with the unit's selection officers.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The training is basic training at level 02.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve on IDF bases across the country, in all units.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Clerk, Defense Research and Development (MAFAT) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
Who can serve as Clerk, Defense Research and Development (MAFAT)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Clerk, Defense Research and Development (MAFAT)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Both women and men must pass selection. Suitable candidates are called to selection days. An interview with the unit's selection officers.
What does the training for Clerk, Defense Research and Development (MAFAT) hold?
The training is basic training at level 02.
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: Clerk, Defense Research and Development (MAFAT)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.