Etrog intelligence analyst trackמסלול אתרוג
What the Etrog intelligence analyst track role asks for, and what it holds
Etrog is a track that trains intelligence analysts, also called intelligence researchers, in the Intelligence Directorate.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 25 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Intelligence School
This is what the work of the role holds.
The analyst builds the intelligence picture of the enemy, draws its meaning and presents it to decision makers at various levels. The work relies on qualitative and quantitative research methods and on advanced methodological tools.
Some graduates are trained as target researchers, who build the picture of enemy targets with intelligence tools. They specialize in quantitative tools for analyzing big data and in geographic systems.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 12-week course at the Intelligence School.
Where it trainsthe Intelligence School
This is what service in the role looks like.
After the course, soldiers are placed in research units of the Intelligence Directorate, in the various commands and in the Research Division. They serve at open and closed Intelligence Directorate bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Women must sign to complete 32 months of compulsory service in order to join the track.
- Wide knowledge of current affairs is an advantage but is not required.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Etrog intelligence analyst track role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
Who can serve as Etrog intelligence analyst track?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Etrog intelligence analyst track?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Etrog intelligence analyst track hold?
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 12-week course at the Intelligence School.
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: Etrog intelligence analyst track
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.