Human resources and welfare officer (Human Resources Corps)קצינת משא"ן ות"ש בחיל משאבי האנוש
What the Human resources and welfare officer (Human Resources Corps) role asks for, and what it holds
A dedicated track in the Human Resources Corps that prepares soldiers to serve as human resources and welfare officers.
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The role asks for a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Personnel
- Open to
- Men and women
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 11
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 6 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Flexible thinking3
- Maturity3
- Command2
- Organisation2
- Teaching2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the track receive professional training at Bahad 11, along with content on values and enrichment. The aim is to build officer skills and traits from an early stage.
After the course, the soldiers are attached to field units for hands-on experience. They work in areas such as regular forces, reserves, welfare, casualties and planning.
After receiving officer rank, they can be placed in a wide range of roles and units in the corps. This includes rear units and combat units in the field.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1A selection day that opens with a lecture, followed by a group assessment of thinking, interpersonal communication, teamwork, command ability and more.
- 2A personal interview that checks the candidate's fit for the role and motivation.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The track includes basic training 02 and a 7-week course, 6 months attached to units, a 10-week officers' course and 9 weeks of corps training. Training takes place at Bahad 11.
Where it trainsBahad 11
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves in units across the country. Combat units in the field serve under closed base conditions.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Passing the pre-army screening.
- Candidates are identified before enlistment as having potential to become officers.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The track leads to officer rank, about a year from the day of enlistment.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Human resources and welfare officer (Human Resources Corps) role ask for?
The role asks for a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Human resources and welfare officer (Human Resources Corps)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Human resources and welfare officer (Human Resources Corps)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. A selection day that opens with a lecture, followed by a group assessment of thinking, interpersonal communication, teamwork, command ability and more. A personal interview that checks the candidate's fit for the role and motivation.
What does the training for Human resources and welfare officer (Human Resources Corps) hold?
The track includes basic training 02 and a 7-week course, 6 months attached to units, a 10-week officers' course and 9 weeks of corps training. Training takes place at Bahad 11.
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: Human resources and welfare officer (Human Resources Corps)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.