Skip to main content

Dedicated systems technician (Menatetz)טכנאי/ת מערכות ייעודיות מנתץ

What the Dedicated systems technician (Menatetz) role asks for, and what it holds

A technician who maintains the electronic and mechanical systems of the Menatetz, a heavy multi-barrel rocket launcher used by the Artillery Corps.

RearTechnology and MaintenanceMen and women

The role's page on the IDF's site
Technology and Maintenance

The IDF names no profile or score for the role.

Kind of role
Rear
Branch
Technology and Maintenance
Open to
Men and women
Try-out
Not needed
Training place
Training Base 20

This is what the work of the role holds.

The Menatetz is a heavy rocket launcher with multiple barrels. The Artillery Corps uses it for accurate fire of several types of munitions at different ranges.

The soldier is responsible for maintaining the launcher's electronic and mechanical systems.

This is how the training for the role runs.

Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by an 11-week course at Training Base 20.

Where it trainsTraining Base 20

This is what service in the role looks like.

Soldiers in the role serve at bases around the country, in artillery battalions, the national ordnance group, Shivta, and the development and training units.

The role also asks for a few more things.

  • Completion of the technological reserve program, as a technician or practical engineer, in the electronics track.

More roles to read about in the same branch.

Every role by branch

Frequently asked questions

What does the Dedicated systems technician (Menatetz) role ask for?

The IDF names no profile or score for the role.

Who can serve as Dedicated systems technician (Menatetz)?

The role is open to men and women.

Is there a try-out for Dedicated systems technician (Menatetz)?

The IDF names no try-out for the role.

What does the training for Dedicated systems technician (Menatetz) hold?

Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by an 11-week course at Training Base 20.

The role's page on the IDF's site

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: Dedicated systems technician (Menatetz)

The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.

Keep exploring

PartnerAn open partner spot across the Notable Israelis and IDF units sectionYour card on all 4,840 pages. From $399 a month.