Moment programמומנט
What the Moment program role asks for, and what it holds
Moment is a program in which soldiers work in mechanics in a research setting with laboratories.
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The role asks for a Dapar of 60 and up.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- a closed base in central Israel
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role handle technology problems in mechanics as part of a team of high school graduates, practical engineers and engineers. The work style is close to that of the global high-tech industry.
The role suits people with a technology orientation, mechanical understanding, teamwork skills, the ability to learn on their own and creative thinking.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Tests
- 2Interviews
- 3A security check
- 4Signing on for 12 months of permanent service, and for women, signing to complete 32 months of compulsory service
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with a basic course of about 3 months with theory and practice, followed by about a year of further training. The soldier also gets personal mentoring in the unit.
Where it trainsa closed base in central Israel
This is what service in the role looks like.
The work may include office work, workshop work and field work. Service is mostly on an open base, but sleeping on base is possible depending on the workload and needs. The program requires signing on for 12 months of permanent service, and women also sign to complete compulsory service of 32 months.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A full matriculation certificate with 5 units in physics or robotics (mechatronics), in math and in English.
- Signing on for 12 months of permanent service.
- A security clearance.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The experience gained in service helps graduates of the program join the high-tech industry.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Moment program role ask for?
The role asks for a Dapar of 60 and up.
Who can serve as Moment program?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Moment program?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Tests. Interviews. A security check. Signing on for 12 months of permanent service, and for women, signing to complete 32 months of compulsory service.
What does the training for Moment program hold?
Training starts with a basic course of about 3 months with theory and practice, followed by about a year of further training. The soldier also gets personal mentoring in the unit.
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: Moment program
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.