Damage reduction inspector (Bad)פקח/ית בד
What the Damage reduction inspector (Bad) role asks for, and what it holds
Damage reduction inspectors (Bad) act as first responders who work to limit damage and protect the environment and the population on the home front.
Combat supportGeneral Staff unitsProfile 45+Men and womenTry-outOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 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
- Branch
- General Staff units
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- the unit
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.
- Handling information3
- Maturity3
- Organisation3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role serve as first responders and work in teams. They gather data in the field quickly and accurately and pass it to professional bodies, with recommendations for action based on that data.
The work takes place in a civilian security setting. It involves working under uncertainty while staying resilient.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Presentation of the role
- 2Group dynamics
- 3Personal interviews
- 4Security background check and polygraph, for those who pass the selection day
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by 6 months of training in the unit.
Where it trainsthe unit
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves with the Ministry of Defense in the southern region. Men and women serve together on a closed base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Selection is held before enlistment, for both men and women.
- The role calls for responsibility, maturity, teamwork, decision making and professionalism.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Suitable soldiers can go on to a commanders' course and to officers' training.
- After service, the civilian security work setting opens a range of job options, including academic studies.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Damage reduction inspector (Bad) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Damage reduction inspector (Bad)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Damage reduction inspector (Bad)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Presentation of the role. Group dynamics. Personal interviews. Security background check and polygraph, for those who pass the selection day.
What does the training for Damage reduction inspector (Bad) hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by 6 months of training in the unit.
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: Damage reduction inspector (Bad)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.