Commando Brigade combat soldierלוחם קומנדו
What the Commando Brigade combat soldier role asks for, and what it holds
A Commando Brigade combat soldier serves in one of the brigade's units: Egoz, Duvdevan or Maglan.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 82 and up, a Hebrew score of 5 and up and a body mass index between 18 and 32.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Branch
- Infantry
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 82 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Body mass index
- 18 to 32
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Paratroopers and Golani training bases
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 3 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Effort and persistence2
- Maturity2
- Teamwork2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Egoz operates in all IDF combat sectors, especially in Northern Command, and a large part of its work is classified. Its soldiers train in guerrilla warfare, camouflage, fieldcraft, counterterrorism, urban combat, ambushes and navigation.
Duvdevan is a counterterrorism unit that works mainly in Judea and Samaria, openly and disguised among the Arab population, on constant operational standby. Its soldiers carry out arrests, catch wanted persons and seize weapons.
Maglan specializes in combat and in operating special means in a wide range of combat scenarios behind enemy lines. After its selection, soldiers complete professional training for the unit's different missions.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Passing a field day with a General Staff or Shayetet 13 result.
- 2Completing the unified General Staff selection or the Shayetet 13 selection, with a result of finished but not passed.
- 3Acceptance to the brigade through a draft.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Initial training for Maglan and Duvdevan takes place at the Paratroopers training base and for Egoz at the Golani training base, followed by advanced training at the Mitkan Adam base. The Egoz training track lasts about a year and 4 months.
Where it trainsthe Paratroopers and Golani training bases
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve at bases across the country. Those accepted to Duvdevan must sign on for career service of 1 to 7 years, according to the unit's needs.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A security clearance.
- Acceptance to the brigade can be declined up to 7 days after it is given.
- Acceptance is also possible through the infantry units selection, depending on each draft cycle's needs.
- Duvdevan candidates come from the Paratroopers selection or the pre-army recon track, then pass a further 1-week selection.
- Maglan soldiers are chosen in a special selection at the end of Paratroopers basic training.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Commando Brigade combat soldier role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 82 and up, a Hebrew score of 5 and up and a body mass index between 18 and 32.
Who can serve as Commando Brigade combat soldier?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Commando Brigade combat soldier?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Passing a field day with a General Staff or Shayetet 13 result. Completing the unified General Staff selection or the Shayetet 13 selection, with a result of finished but not passed. Acceptance to the brigade through a draft.
What does the training for Commando Brigade combat soldier hold?
Initial training for Maglan and Duvdevan takes place at the Paratroopers training base and for Egoz at the Golani training base, followed by advanced training at the Mitkan Adam base. The Egoz training track lasts about a year and 4 months.
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: Commando Brigade combat soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.