COGAT officerקצין מתפ"ש
What the COGAT officer role asks for, and what it holds
A COGAT officer is an IDF officer role that involves command, instruction and management.
Combat supportMen and womenOlive green
The role asks for a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
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
- Open to
- Men and women
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Camp Gideonim
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.
- Caring for people3
- Flexible thinking3
- Maturity3
- Command2
- Organisation2
- Teaching2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role command, instruct and manage. The role calls for a high level of skill in all three.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases around the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- A formal, representative bearing suited to official settings.
- The ability to guide and motivate others.
- Good oral and written expression.
- Physical fitness in running and strength.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the COGAT officer role ask for?
The role asks for a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as COGAT officer?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for COGAT officer?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
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: COGAT officer
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.