Logistics officer (Keshet)קצין/ת לוגיסטיקה ("קשת")

What the Logistics officer (Keshet) role asks for, and what it holds

A fast-track program in the Logistics Corps that trains soldiers to become logistics officers.

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The role's page on the IDF's site

The role asks for a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.

Dapar60+

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The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.

Hebrew score7+

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The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.

Kind of role: Combat support
Branch: Logistics
Open to: Men and women
Dapar: 60 and up
Hebrew score: 7 and up
Try-out: For men and women
Training place: Bahad 6, the City of Training Bases

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.

The logistics officer is responsible for transport and fuels in the battalion and for the operational planning of supply. The officer also stands in for the supply company commander when the commander is absent.

The role supports fighting forces in routine times and in emergencies, and it includes command and instruction. The service combines professional training in logistics, command, and the management of resources and personnel.

This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.

1Both men and women go through a 1-day selection that opens with an introductory lecture.
2A group assessment tests thinking, interpersonal communication, teamwork, command ability and more.
3A personal interview checks the candidate's fit for the role and motivation.

This is how the training for the role runs.

Basic training (level 02) at Bahad 6 is followed by 14 months of training: a professional course at Bahad 6 for program soldiers only, a first attachment to field units, a command course, and an advanced attachment to field units. After that come a logistics command course at Bahad 6, a 1-week selection series, the officers' course at Bahad 1 in Mitzpe Ramon, and a corps completion course.

Where it trainsBahad 6, the City of Training Bases

This is what service in the role looks like.

The role serves in all IDF field units, at bases across the country. It requires signing on for 1 additional year of career service.

The role also asks for a few more things.

Passing the pre-military screening.
Passing the officer assessments.
Signing on for 1 additional year of career service.
The chance of acceptance for candidates who meet the requirements is listed as high.

After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.

Logistics officers have options across the corps' branches: field, instruction and transport.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Logistics officer (Keshet) 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 Logistics officer (Keshet)?

The role is open to men and women.

Is there a try-out for Logistics officer (Keshet)?

Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Both men and women go through a 1-day selection that opens with an introductory lecture. A group assessment tests thinking, interpersonal communication, teamwork, command ability and more. A personal interview checks the candidate's fit for the role and motivation.