Facilities defenderמגן מתקנים
What the Facilities defender role asks for, and what it holds
Facilities defenders guard IDF bases and facilities at gates, observation towers and other key points.
Combat supportGeneral Staff unitsProfile 45+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- General Staff units
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 2 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Effort and persistence3
- Sustained attention3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role check the people who enter and leave the base. They also patrol around the base area on a regular basis.
The role includes acting to prevent intrusions and unusual incidents. The soldier carries a personal weapon and a protective vest and uses advanced technology to secure the facility.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by 1 month of role training held in the unit.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves in IDF units on bases across the country, and at the majority of placements the rota is a week on base and a week at home. Service in the role lasts a year and a half for women and 2 years for men, according to the army's needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Facilities defender role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as Facilities defender?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Facilities defender?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Facilities defender hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by 1 month of role training held 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: Facilities defender
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.