Kedem trackמסלול קדם
What the Kedem track role asks for, and what it holds
The Kedem track is an Arabic language track in Military Intelligence that collects and analyzes intelligence from written material.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role gain language skills in both spoken and literary Arabic. They collect and analyze intelligence that comes from written texts.
The work includes searching, summarizing and analyzing intelligence reports. Soldiers use the unit's language engines and technology systems.
After the course, graduates are placed in the operational core of the Intelligence Directorate.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at the Rifleman 02 level, followed by a dedicated course of about 5 months. The course is intensive and covers Arabic at all its levels, knowledge of the Middle East, and methods of intelligence analysis and research.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves on closed bases across the country. The rota is 11 days on base and 3 days at home.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The training calls for self-discipline, fast learning and mental resilience under pressure.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The track allows development toward command, officer roles and instruction.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Kedem track role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Kedem track?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Kedem track?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Kedem track hold?
Training starts with basic training at the Rifleman 02 level, followed by a dedicated course of about 5 months. The course is intensive and covers Arabic at all its levels, knowledge of the Middle East, and methods of intelligence analysis and research.
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: Kedem track
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.