Operational driverנהג מבצעי
What the Operational driver role asks for, and what it holds
An operational driver transports and delivers equipment and supplies to IDF bases.
Combat supportProfile 45+Men and womenOlive green
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
- Training place
- Bahad 6
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role transport and deliver a range of equipment to IDF bases, including weapons, ammunition, quartermaster supplies and food. They drive trucks of up to 12 tons.
The role gives direct logistical support to combat forces and brings the soldier into contact with many different IDF units.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at the 02 level, followed by a driving course that ends with passing the driving test at Bahad 6.
Where it trainsBahad 6
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role work with all army units and serve across IDF bases.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Operational driver role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as Operational driver?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Operational driver?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Operational driver hold?
Training starts with basic training at the 02 level, followed by a driving course that ends with passing the driving test at Bahad 6.
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 driver
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.