Electronics programמיזם אלקטרוניקה
What the Electronics program role asks for, and what it holds
The Electronics program trains soldiers as technicians who maintain and repair IDF systems in several professions.
Combat supportProfile 64+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 20
This is what the work of the role holds.
Optics technicians care for observation devices in detail. Defense systems soldiers keep detection, warning and fire systems along the fenced borders working, so that hostile entry is detected early.
Radar technicians operate, configure, test and troubleshoot border radar systems and their computers. Drone and robotics technicians are qualified on civilian, military and attack drones and on remote driving systems for engineering vehicles and armored personnel carriers.
Self-propelled gun technicians maintain the electronic and optical systems on all the Artillery Corps self-propelled gun platforms. Later optional courses cover drones, the Gil launcher, Katlanit, Drakonit and self-propelled guns.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02 at Bahad 20 in the training city, then a 5.5-week course at Bahad 20.
Where it trainsBahad 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve across all IDF units, with an option of closed or open bases.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Suitable soldiers may advance to instruction, command and officer tracks.
- The role gives technical skills and experience for civilian life, including work at defense companies such as Elbit, Rafael and El-Op.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Electronics program role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Electronics program?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Electronics program?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Electronics program hold?
Basic training at level 02 at Bahad 20 in the training city, then a 5.5-week course at Bahad 20.
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: Electronics program
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.