Military journalist at the IDF Spokesperson's Unitעיתונאי/ת צבאי/ת בדובר צה"ל
What the Military journalist at the IDF Spokesperson's Unit role asks for, and what it holds
A military journalist in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit reports on the IDF, its units, commanders and soldiers for the official IDF website.
Combat supportSpokesperson's UnitProfile 45+Men and womenTry-outOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Dapar of 70 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Spokesperson's Unit
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 70 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- Camp Gidonim
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Flexible thinking3
- Handling information3
- Keeping to a framework3
- Organisation2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role go out to the field to cover events and special activities, and they join exercises.
They interview soldiers and officers and write articles on a regular basis.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Men are required to pass a selection process.
- 2Women are required to pass a selection process.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training 02, followed by a spokesperson professions course of about 2 months with media and spokesperson content, lectures, simulations, drills and attachments to sections of the unit. Soldiers also receive specific training as social media coordinators, and more professional and enrichment training continues during service.
Where it trainsCamp Gidonim
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at the unit's base, Camp Aviv, or at the headquarters of one of the branches (the Navy or the Air Force) in the Kirya.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Passing a pre-military screening.
- The role is not open to men designated for combat roles.
- The chance of acceptance for candidates who meet the requirements is low.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The course gives knowledge of media and spokesperson work and tools that may help in this field in civilian life.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Military journalist at the IDF Spokesperson's Unit role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Dapar of 70 and up.
Who can serve as Military journalist at the IDF Spokesperson's Unit?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Military journalist at the IDF Spokesperson's Unit?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Men are required to pass a selection process. Women are required to pass a selection process.
What does the training for Military journalist at the IDF Spokesperson's Unit hold?
Training starts with basic training 02, followed by a spokesperson professions course of about 2 months with media and spokesperson content, lectures, simulations, drills and attachments to sections of the unit. Soldiers also receive specific training as social media coordinators, and more professional and enrichment training continues during service.
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: Military journalist at the IDF Spokesperson's Unit
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.