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North and South Yamach programמיזם צפון דרום ימ"חים

What the North and South Yamach program role asks for, and what it holds

The North and South Yamach program is a hands-on role at bases around the country, with training based on the specific job each soldier is assigned to.

Combat supportProfile 45+WomenOlive green

The role's page on the IDF's site

The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.

Medical profile45+
214564728297

The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.

Hebrew score5+
13579

The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.

Kind of role
Combat support
Open to
Women
Medical profile
45 and up
Hebrew score
5 and up
Try-out
Not needed
Training place
the unit or the Training Bases City

This is what the work of the role holds.

The role is for soldiers who want to work with their hands and like working with tools.

It also suits soldiers with an interest in computers or in caring for people.

This is how the training for the role runs.

Training depends on the job the soldier is assigned to. It takes place in the unit or at the Training Bases City.

Where it trainsthe unit or the Training Bases City

This is what service in the role looks like.

Soldiers in the role serve at bases around the country.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the North and South Yamach program 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 Yamach program?

The role is open to women.

Is there a try-out for North and South Yamach program?

The IDF names no try-out for the role.

What does the training for North and South Yamach program hold?

Training depends on the job the soldier is assigned to. It takes place in the unit or at the Training Bases City.

The role's page on the IDF's site

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 Yamach program

The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.

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