Merkava Mark 3 propulsion systems technicianטכנאי/ת מערכות הנעה מרכבה סימן 3-
What the Merkava Mark 3 propulsion systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
Merkava Mark 3 propulsion systems technicians maintain the armored vehicles of an Armored Corps battalion and keep them ready for operations.
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
- Training place
- Bahad 20
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Merkava Mark 3 tank is part of the Armored Corps fighting force in both regular service and the reserves. Over the years, the tank has received changes and upgrades that improve its mobility and firepower.
The soldier serves as a technological combat soldier and is eligible for a combat soldier certificate.
The soldier is responsible for maintenance and operational readiness of the battalion's armored vehicles. The work includes checks and adjustments, removing and installing assemblies, and finding and fixing faults.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 7 week course at Bahad 20.
Where it trainsBahad 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country, in Armored Corps battalions, the Armored Corps school, the corps workshops, or the development and training units.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Merkava Mark 3 propulsion systems technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Merkava Mark 3 propulsion systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Merkava Mark 3 propulsion systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Merkava Mark 3 propulsion systems technician hold?
Basic training at level 02, followed by a 7 week course at Bahad 20.
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 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.