Naval intelligence researcherחוקר/ת מודיעין ימי
What the Naval intelligence researcher role asks for, and what it holds
Naval intelligence researchers collect, process and analyze intelligence about the maritime arena for the Navy.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 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.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Navy
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Hebrew score
- 8 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Navy training base
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.
- Handling information4
- Effort and persistence3
- Flexible thinking3
- Organisation3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role gather, process and analyze intelligence on the maritime arena so that commanders can make informed operational decisions. They follow enemy vessel movements, suspicious activity at sea and changes in deployment in hostile arenas.
They combine visual, electronic, communications and other sources to analyze the maritime picture and spot unusual patterns. They send alerts to operational forces and help plan operations and preparations in routine times and in emergencies.
The work is done in close cooperation with the Navy, Military Intelligence and the wider intelligence community. The role calls for analytical skills, creative thinking, attention to detail, work under pressure and strict information security.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1An online screening, after which candidates move on to the second stage.
- 2A physical screening at the Navy training base, with physical and group tasks.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves in a wide range of units, at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The role is open to women.
- Men must have a medical profile of 64 or lower.
- Soldiers accepted to the role must pass a security clearance.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The role gives experience in management and organization for civilian life.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Naval intelligence researcher role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
Who can serve as Naval intelligence researcher?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Naval intelligence researcher?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. An online screening, after which candidates move on to the second stage. A physical screening at the Navy training base, with physical and group tasks.
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: Naval intelligence researcher
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.