Combat collection controller (Shacham)בקר/ית איסוף קרבי שח"ם
What the Combat collection controller (Shacham) role asks for, and what it holds
A combat collection controller in Shacham operates technological systems to detect enemy activity that crosses borders and to stop attackers and smugglers.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 50 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
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 5 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Effort and persistence3
- Spatial perception3
- Sustained attention3
- Teamwork3
- Handling information2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role run technological systems and process a large flow of information from the field, from forces on the ground and from the systems they operate. From this they build a live picture of the situation and make fast decisions.
The work is done in a team and under pressure, and it covers a wide range of incidents. It also includes contact between civilians and police.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1A personal interview before enlistment
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by 2 months of professional training.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at police stations in Jerusalem and work in shifts.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Assignment to the Jerusalem recruitment office
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Combat collection controller (Shacham) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Combat collection controller (Shacham)?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Combat collection controller (Shacham)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. A personal interview before enlistment.
What does the training for Combat collection controller (Shacham) hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by 2 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: Combat collection controller (Shacham)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.