Intelligence systems operation and maintenance track (Tomas)מסלול תומ"ס
What the Intelligence systems operation and maintenance track (Tomas) role asks for, and what it holds
Soldiers in the Tomas track operate and maintain intelligence systems, including radio, satellite and communication systems.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- the Intelligence Directorate training facility
This is what the work of the role holds.
The role builds knowledge in technical fields such as communication interfaces, technology infrastructure, transmission, wireless and satellite communication.
The work takes place in the lab and in the field, in routine times and in emergencies.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Women must pass a screening.
- 2Men must pass a screening.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, then a technical course of about 10 weeks at the Intelligence Directorate training facility. It continues with training in the unit covering electronics, electromagnetic waves, computing, networks and in-depth study of intelligence systems.
Where it trainsthe Intelligence Directorate training facility
This is what service in the role looks like.
Graduates of the track serve across the country, in open or closed Intelligence Corps bases.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The electronics track is meant for high school graduates and is open to graduates of science majors and the electronics major.
- Acceptance depends on passing a security clearance.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Intelligence systems operation and maintenance track (Tomas) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as Intelligence systems operation and maintenance track (Tomas)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Intelligence systems operation and maintenance track (Tomas)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Women must pass a screening. Men must pass a screening.
What does the training for Intelligence systems operation and maintenance track (Tomas) hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, then a technical course of about 10 weeks at the Intelligence Directorate training facility. It continues with training in the unit covering electronics, electromagnetic waves, computing, networks and in-depth study of intelligence systems.
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 systems operation and maintenance track (Tomas)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.