Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldierלוחם חוד בחטיבת גולני
What the Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldier role asks for, and what it holds
A Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldier is an infantry combat role in the battalions of the Golani Brigade.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 82 and up, a Hebrew score of 5 and up and a body mass index between 17 and 32.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Branch
- Infantry
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 82 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Body mass index
- 17 to 32
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Golani training base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 3 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Effort and persistence2
- Maturity2
- Teamwork2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role carry out operational deployments in every combat sector. They also take part in ambushes, patrols and special missions.
Within the infantry, the brigade specializes in fighting with the Namer, an armored personnel carrier. It has 3 regular battalions and a reconnaissance battalion that serves as Sayeret Golani.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with Rifleman 05 basic training for 4 months, followed by 3 months of advanced training that brings the soldier to the Rifleman 07 level. Soldiers going on to the reconnaissance unit continue for about 7 more months at the reconnaissance school.
Where it trainsthe Golani training base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve in the brigade's various battalions, at bases across the country.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Suitable soldiers can move on to command and instruction roles.
- Suitable soldiers can go on to the combat ground forces officers' course.
The Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldier role belongs to these units in the guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldier role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 82 and up, a Hebrew score of 5 and up and a body mass index between 17 and 32.
Who can serve as Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldier?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldier?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldier hold?
Training starts with Rifleman 05 basic training for 4 months, followed by 3 months of advanced training that brings the soldier to the Rifleman 07 level. Soldiers going on to the reconnaissance unit continue for about 7 more months at the reconnaissance 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: Golani Brigade spearhead combat soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.
Photo credits
- Israel Defense Forces, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons