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Reshef trackמסלול רשף

What the Reshef track role asks for, and what it holds

Reshef track is an intelligence role in which soldiers trained in spoken Arabic search, analyze and summarize intelligence reports.

Combat supportProfile 45+Men and womenDark green

The role's page on the IDF's site

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

Medical profile45+
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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

This is what the work of the role holds.

Soldiers in the role search for, analyze and summarize intelligence reports. They work with the unit's language engines and technological systems.

Candidates found suitable are trained in Arabic, with a focus on spoken Arabic at a high level.

This is how the training for the role runs.

Training starts with basic training at level 02. It continues with a 5-month military course on a closed base in Arabic, intelligence and the use of the technological systems.

This is what service in the role looks like.

After the course, soldiers are placed on various bases across the country. Service is on a closed base.

The role also asks for a few more things.

  • Completion of 5 study units in the Arabic major at school.

After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.

  • Running language and intelligence projects.
  • Command roles.
  • Officers' course.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Reshef track role ask for?

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

Who can serve as Reshef track?

The role is open to men and women.

Is there a try-out for Reshef track?

The IDF names no try-out for the role.

What does the training for Reshef track hold?

Training starts with basic training at level 02. It continues with a 5-month military course on a closed base in Arabic, intelligence and the use of the technological systems.

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: Reshef track

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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