Merkava Mark 3, 4 and Namer propulsion systems technicianטכנאי/ת מערכות הנעה מרכבה סימן 3,4 ונמר
What the Merkava Mark 3, 4 and Namer propulsion systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
A technician in the Technology and Maintenance Corps who maintains and repairs the propulsion systems of Merkava tanks and Namer armored personnel carriers.
RearTechnology and MaintenanceMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Merkava is a series of Israeli battle tanks used by the Armored Corps. The Namer is an armored personnel carrier based on the Merkava, used in infantry battalions.
The soldier is responsible for operating the propulsion systems of the tank and keeping them ready for action. The work includes finding and fixing faults and replacing assemblies.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 5 weeks and covers operating the Merkava and Namer, finding and fixing faults, replacing assemblies and keeping the vehicles fit. It is followed by 2 weeks of specialization.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases around the country, in armored battalions, infantry battalions, the Armored Corps school, the workshops of the national Ordnance group, and development and training units.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Being in the technological reserve program.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Command and instruction tracks at Bahad 20.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Merkava Mark 3, 4 and Namer propulsion systems technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Merkava Mark 3, 4 and Namer propulsion systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Merkava Mark 3, 4 and Namer propulsion systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Merkava Mark 3, 4 and Namer propulsion systems technician hold?
The course lasts 5 weeks and covers operating the Merkava and Namer, finding and fixing faults, replacing assemblies and keeping the vehicles fit. It is followed by 2 weeks of specialization.
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: Merkava Mark 3, 4 and Namer propulsion systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.