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Operational staff (Intelligence Corps)מטה מבצעי

What the Operational staff (Intelligence Corps) role asks for, and what it holds

Operational staff is an Intelligence Corps role that prepares teams for operational activities, accompanies those activities and keeps contact with intelligence consumers.

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The role's page on the IDF's site

The IDF names no profile or score for the role.

Kind of role
Combat support
Branch
Intelligence
Open to
Men and women
Try-out
Not needed

This is what the work of the role holds.

Soldiers in the role prepare teams for operational activities and accompany those activities.

The soldier also keeps contact with the people and units that use the intelligence.

This is how the training for the role runs.

Training starts with level 02 basic training, followed by training within the unit.

This is what service in the role looks like.

Service is at Military Intelligence Directorate bases across the country, both open and closed bases.

The role also asks for a few more things.

  • Passing the track's selection process.
  • The ability to learn independently.
  • Maturity and a sense of responsibility.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Operational staff (Intelligence Corps) role ask for?

The IDF names no profile or score for the role.

Who can serve as Operational staff (Intelligence Corps)?

The role is open to men and women.

Is there a try-out for Operational staff (Intelligence Corps)?

The IDF names no try-out for the role.

What does the training for Operational staff (Intelligence Corps) hold?

Training starts with level 02 basic training, followed by training within the unit.

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: Operational staff (Intelligence Corps)

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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