Intelligence desk officer for senior offices (Lahav track)מסלול הכשרת "לה"ב" לתפקיד דסקאי מודיעין בלשכות הבכירים
What the Intelligence desk officer for senior offices (Lahav track) role asks for, and what it holds
An intelligence desk officer in the offices of senior officials gathers the current intelligence picture and writes summaries that keep senior military and state leaders updated.
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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
This is what the work of the role holds.
The soldier serves as a knowledge hub that brings together the current, integrated intelligence picture across all arenas. The soldier presents it in accurate written products and summaries for the ongoing update of senior leaders.
The desk officer's products serve as a basis for decisions by senior officials at the military and political levels in Israel.
The work is office work done in shifts. The course is run by the Research Division and the intelligence units of the senior offices.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The Lahav training track lasts about 7 weeks at an open base in central Israel and teaches the basics of the profession and the main tools of the role. Soldiers are then placed in the relevant offices and go through a handover of several weeks.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is at open bases in central Israel, with soldiers going home daily. The work is in day or night shifts of 12-13 hours, including weekends.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Strong reading, reading comprehension, analysis, and written and spoken expression.
- Telling the main point from the minor, drawing conclusions, accuracy, assessment and critical judgment.
- Teamwork and the ability to work under pressure while keeping high professional standards.
- A high level of attention and concentration.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Intelligence desk officer for senior offices (Lahav track) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
Who can serve as Intelligence desk officer for senior offices (Lahav track)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Intelligence desk officer for senior offices (Lahav track)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Intelligence desk officer for senior offices (Lahav track) hold?
The Lahav training track lasts about 7 weeks at an open base in central Israel and teaches the basics of the profession and the main tools of the role. Soldiers are then placed in the relevant offices and go through a handover of several 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: Intelligence desk officer for senior offices (Lahav track)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.