NCO in the Unit 9900 collection operations roomמש"ק בחמ"ל איסוף 9900
What the NCO in the Unit 9900 collection operations room role asks for, and what it holds
An NCO in the collection operations room of Unit 9900, the collection unit of the Intelligence Directorate.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The collection operations room manages and sets priorities for the unit's intelligence and operational missions. It also coordinates the daily operational work and the collection response to the tasks required.
The work mixes office tasks with hands-on work with the unit's bases and sites across the country, at irregular hours. Soldiers in the role serve in a small team in the operations room.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training is on the job, through about 2 to 3 months of handover in the unit. It includes tests, intelligence and technology theory, practice in the daily work, and close study of the various work partners and their tasks.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is in the unit in central Israel, on an open base with the soldier going home daily. Soldiers who live far away can sleep at the unit when needed.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Ability to manage many varied tasks under pressure.
- Flexibility and quick adaptation.
- Teamwork and good interpersonal skills.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the NCO in the Unit 9900 collection operations room role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as NCO in the Unit 9900 collection operations room?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for NCO in the Unit 9900 collection operations room?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for NCO in the Unit 9900 collection operations room hold?
Training is on the job, through about 2 to 3 months of handover in the unit. It includes tests, intelligence and technology theory, practice in the daily work, and close study of the various work partners and their 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: NCO in the Unit 9900 collection operations room
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.