Lohamtek combat technology Gadna trackגדנ"ע לוחמטק
What the Lohamtek combat technology Gadna track role asks for, and what it holds
Gadna Lohamtek is a one-week drone training program for high-achieving final-year high school students from the social and geographic periphery who are slated for combat service.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Golani training base
This is what the work of the role holds.
The program teaches drones in theory and practice, including flying, technology and hands-on skills. It mixes classroom lessons with flying hours.
Commanders from combat field units also give content that prepares participants for enlisting in combat units. Participation in the camp is free.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Registering for an information session, where attendance is mandatory.
- 2Filling in the registration form and a motivation questionnaire.
- 3Receiving notice of acceptance.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The training is a week in a closed military camp with combat commanders, held in 2 cycles, July and November, by enlistment dates. The next session is on July 17-21 at the Golani training base, for those enlisting in August 2022, November 2022 and March 2023.
Where it trainsthe Golani training base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is at bases across the country, with support and guidance through the week until placement in units.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- High-achieving final-year high school students from the social and geographic periphery, from the Atidim population.
- A strong science matriculation certificate.
- Being slated for combat service.
- Open to women and men.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- About 70% of participants are assigned as combat drone operators.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Lohamtek combat technology Gadna track role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Lohamtek combat technology Gadna track?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Lohamtek combat technology Gadna track?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Registering for an information session, where attendance is mandatory. Filling in the registration form and a motivation questionnaire. Receiving notice of acceptance.
What does the training for Lohamtek combat technology Gadna track hold?
The training is a week in a closed military camp with combat commanders, held in 2 cycles, July and November, by enlistment dates. The next session is on July 17-21 at the Golani training base, for those enlisting in August 2022, November 2022 and March 2023.
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: Lohamtek combat technology Gadna track
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.