North and South program (technology)מיזם צפון ודרום
What the North and South program (technology) role asks for, and what it holds
The North and South program places soldiers in support roles in communications technology, human resources, maintenance, logistics and office work.
Combat supportTechnology and MaintenanceProfile 45+Men and womenTry-outOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- the training bases city
This is what the work of the role holds.
In communications technology, soldiers in the role may work as communications equipment coordinators, tactical and operational digital operators, computer network administrators or operational technicians, among other jobs.
In the Technology and Maintenance Corps, the jobs include weapons technician, automotive technician and inventory manager. In the Logistics Corps, they include logistics NCO, cook, truck driver and ordnance supplier.
Other soldiers in the program serve in human resources or as clerks, among other roles.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1An opening session that explains the roles in the cluster.
- 2A personal interview with a selection officer.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at the 02 level. It continues with a course for the specific role, held in the unit or at the training bases city.
Where it trainsthe training bases city
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve on open and closed bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Both men and women go through the selection.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the North and South program (technology) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
Who can serve as North and South program (technology)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for North and South program (technology)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. An opening session that explains the roles in the cluster. A personal interview with a selection officer.
What does the training for North and South program (technology) hold?
Training starts with basic training at the 02 level. It continues with a course for the specific role, held in the unit or at the training bases city.
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: North and South program (technology)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.