Merkava Mark 3 and 4 weapon and turret technicianטכנאי/ת נשק וצריח מרכבה סימן 3 ו-4
What the Merkava Mark 3 and 4 weapon and turret technician role asks for, and what it holds
A technician who operates and maintains the weapon and turret systems of the Merkava tank.
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. It is developed by the Merkava and armored vehicles directorate in the Ministry of Defense, with the Ordnance Corps taking part in its development and maintenance.
Soldiers in the role are responsible for operating the weapon and turret systems of the tank. They find and fix faults and keep the systems ready for action.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 8 weeks. It covers operating the weapon and turret systems of the Merkava tank, finding and fixing faults, and keeping the tank fit for use.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country, in armored battalions, in the workshops of the national Ordnance Corps group, or in development and instruction tracks.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The role is part of the technological reserve track.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Merkava Mark 3 and 4 weapon and turret technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Merkava Mark 3 and 4 weapon and turret technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Merkava Mark 3 and 4 weapon and turret technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Merkava Mark 3 and 4 weapon and turret technician hold?
The course lasts 8 weeks. It covers operating the weapon and turret systems of the Merkava tank, finding and fixing faults, and keeping the tank fit for use.
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 and 4 weapon and turret technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.