Public diplomacy NCOמש"ק/ית הסברה
What the Public diplomacy NCO role asks for, and what it holds
A public diplomacy NCO is an educator in the Education and Youth Corps who teaches soldiers about the land of Israel and its heritage.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 25 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Hebrew score
- 8 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Kiryat HaHadracha
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Caring for people3
- Maturity3
- Teaching3
- Organisation2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role specialize in knowledge of the land of Israel and in heritage. They plan and run education series built around regions or themes.
They give lessons, tours, hikes, lookouts and other education activities shaped by what commanders want to stress, and they brief commanders to take an active part. They also guide hikes on nature trails in varied terrain.
The soldier serves in a public diplomacy unit together with several other NCOs. The work brings the soldier into contact with soldiers and commanders from all commands, branches and corps.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Selection for the role during an education course
This is how the training for the role runs.
The path starts with basic training at Kiryat HaHadracha, then selection during an education course, then about 6 weeks of training for the role.
Where it trainsKiryat HaHadracha
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers are placed in one of the regional public diplomacy units or in the public diplomacy unit for combat recruits, on a closed base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- An interest in values and education work
- The ability to learn historical, geographic, environmental and topical knowledge in depth
- Strong spoken and written expression
- The ability to speak in front of an audience
- Flexible thinking and quick adjustment to change
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Promotion to officer and command roles in the Education and Youth Corps
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Public diplomacy NCO role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 8 and up.
Who can serve as Public diplomacy NCO?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Public diplomacy NCO?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Selection for the role during an education course.
What does the training for Public diplomacy NCO hold?
The path starts with basic training at Kiryat HaHadracha, then selection during an education course, then about 6 weeks of training for the role.
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: Public diplomacy NCO
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.