Gadna commanderמפקד/ת גדנ"ע
What the Gadna commander role asks for, and what it holds
A Gadna commander leads teams of pre-enlistment youth through the Gadna training week to prepare them for service in the IDF.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Dapar of 50 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.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Command3
- Maturity3
- Teaching3
- Teamwork3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role command a team of pre-enlistment youth during the Gadna week, which simulates basic training. The aim is to build positive attitudes and readiness for combat and meaningful service.
The soldier teaches weapons lessons, shooting ranges, fieldcraft, navigation, marches, combat heritage and knowledge of the IDF. The soldier also leads Zionist, values-based discussions on the importance of combat and meaningful service.
The role also includes running a military daily routine while keeping to safety rules and discipline.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training includes basic training at level 02 and a course of 9 weeks.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at the Gadna base in Sde Boker or in Tzalmon.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Gadna commander role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Dapar of 50 and up.
Who can serve as Gadna commander?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Gadna commander?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Gadna commander hold?
Training includes basic training at level 02 and a course of 9 weeks.
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: Gadna commander
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.