Mentor in Special Cadres units (Sagalam)חונכת בסגלים מיוחדים (סגל"ם)
What the Mentor in Special Cadres units (Sagalam) role asks for, and what it holds
A mentor in the Special Cadres units (Sagalam) supports the learning of students at a boarding school.
RearMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The soldier gives one-on-one lessons to boarding school students in subjects of the mentor's choice. The mentor also helps each student manage time with a task list and set priorities.
Soldiers in the role keep up to date with the material taught in class. They stay in close contact with the boarding school's teachers.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The path holds basic training at level 02, then a training course that changes according to the placement.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Mentors are placed at bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Mentor in Special Cadres units (Sagalam) role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Mentor in Special Cadres units (Sagalam)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Mentor in Special Cadres units (Sagalam)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Mentor in Special Cadres units (Sagalam) hold?
The path holds basic training at level 02, then a training course that changes according to the placement.
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: Mentor in Special Cadres units (Sagalam)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.