Operational digital operatorמפעיל/ת דיגיטל מבצעי
What the Operational digital operator role asks for, and what it holds
An operational digital operator is a core role in the IDF's communications and computing corps that sets up, operates and fixes faults in its systems at division, command and General Staff levels.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- C4I and Cyber Defence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Bahad 7 at Kiryat HaHadracha
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role operate tactical command and control systems and computer systems that are part of the Digital Ground Army project. They also work with radio and communication devices used by different units.
The soldier solves faults of varying difficulty in computer and radio systems and gives quick professional answers. The work includes contact with senior officials.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02 comes first, followed by about 6 weeks of training at Bahad 7 in Kiryat HaHadracha. The training certifies soldiers to operate radio and communication systems and to handle faults in central command and control systems.
Where it trainsBahad 7 at Kiryat HaHadracha
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve on bases across the country, in all IDF units, including divisions, commands and headquarters.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Open to women and to men who are not designated for combat roles.
- A security clearance before enlistment.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Suitable soldiers can move on to instruction, command and officer tracks.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Operational digital operator role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.
Who can serve as Operational digital operator?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Operational digital operator?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Operational digital operator hold?
Basic training at level 02 comes first, followed by about 6 weeks of training at Bahad 7 in Kiryat HaHadracha. The training certifies soldiers to operate radio and communication systems and to handle faults in central command and control systems.
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: Operational digital operator
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.