Matam track (Intelligence Corps)מסלול מט"מ
What the Matam track (Intelligence Corps) role asks for, and what it holds
The Matam track is a track in the Intelligence Corps' central intelligence collection and warning unit that trains soldiers to work with the technological systems and software used to build the intelligence picture.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- the Intelligence Corps training base
This is what the work of the role holds.
In the operation stream, soldiers run and monitor technological systems, gather the technical picture and translate it into intelligence terms and back. They also find and solve problems in the systems.
In the Mamag stream, soldiers run and monitor intelligence systems. They work in constant contact with the field and track closely to spot unusual intelligence events.
In the Omak stream, soldiers train on a complex system to find weak points in the work methods of the base. They then propose solutions and ways to make processes more efficient.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Men go through a screening.
- 2Women go through a screening.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training is a military course of about 4 months at the Intelligence Corps training base in central Israel. At the end, graduates are assigned to different bases.
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This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is on closed Military Intelligence bases across the country. Women sign to complete 32 months of compulsory service.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A science major in high school.
- Women must sign to complete 32 months of compulsory service before joining the track.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Matam track (Intelligence Corps) role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Matam track (Intelligence Corps)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Matam track (Intelligence Corps)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Men go through a screening. Women go through a screening.
What does the training for Matam track (Intelligence Corps) hold?
Training is a military course of about 4 months at the Intelligence Corps training base in central Israel. At the end, graduates are assigned to different bases.
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: Matam track (Intelligence Corps)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.