Climbing, rappelling and rescue instructorמדריך/ת טג"ח (טיפוס, גלישה וחילוץ)
What the Climbing, rappelling and rescue instructor role asks for, and what it holds
A climbing, rappelling and rescue instructor teaches rope systems and height equipment to IDF units, in a field under the command of the Lotar school.
Combat supportInfantryProfile 82+Men and womenTry-outRed
The role asks for a medical profile of 82 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Infantry
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 82 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 2 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Teaching4
- Teamwork3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role teach units to use rope systems and height equipment. This gives the units the ability to reach, move, transport and rescue in different height settings.
The instruction takes place largely in the field, all over the country. Instructors spend long weeks away from bases and run their own daily life, cooking for themselves and sleeping in the field, in hostels or on bases.
The soldiers are placed on nationwide rescue standby teams, including in combat and maneuver areas. A small selected group of instructors also joins operational activity, which happens rarely.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Men must pass a selection process.
- 2Women must pass a selection process.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with level 05 basic training alongside the Home Front Command rescue brigade fighters. It continues with about 10 more months of professional training.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases around the country. The work combines field work, teamwork and professional instruction.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Climbing, rappelling and rescue instructor role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 82 and up.
Who can serve as Climbing, rappelling and rescue instructor?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Climbing, rappelling and rescue instructor?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Men must pass a selection process. Women must pass a selection process.
What does the training for Climbing, rappelling and rescue instructor hold?
Training starts with level 05 basic training alongside the Home Front Command rescue brigade fighters. It continues with about 10 more months of professional 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: Climbing, rappelling and rescue instructor
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.