Combat training instructorמדריכת אימונים קרביים
What the Combat training instructor role asks for, and what it holds
Combat training instructors take part in the IDF's advanced ground training and help keep combat soldiers ready, in one of 2 tracks: combat Hummer operator or enemy force operator.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 40 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
- Branch
- Ground Forces
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Tze'elim base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Operating systems3
- Command2
- Keeping to a framework2
- Spatial perception2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Combat Hummer operators drive and operate a Hummer that simulates an armored combat vehicle, by day and night, in open and built-up terrain. They take part in exercises from battalion to division level that simulate a real battlefield, and they handle the vehicle's systems while keeping safety rules.
Enemy force operators play the enemy in operational exercises to test the training force. They simulate enemy activity in different terrain and combat scenarios, using dedicated equipment.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Combat Hummer operators do basic training at level 02 and then about 3 months of training. Enemy force operators do basic training at level 03, with two and a half months of training in all.
Where it trainsTze'elim base
This is what service in the role looks like.
The unit's headquarters is at Tze'elim base, and training takes place in all sectors of the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Combat Hummer operators need a class B driving license.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Combat training 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 7 and up.
Who can serve as Combat training instructor?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Combat training instructor?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Combat training instructor hold?
Combat Hummer operators do basic training at level 02 and then about 3 months of training. Enemy force operators do basic training at level 03, with two and a half months of training in all.
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 training instructor
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.