Rom Climber (cyber role)מטפס רום
What the Rom Climber (cyber role) role asks for, and what it holds
Rom Climber is a cyber role in which soldiers climb and maintain the IDF's masts.
Combat supportC4I and Cyber DefenceProfile 64+MenDark turquoise
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Hebrew score of 6 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- C4I and Cyber Defence
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Hebrew score
- 6 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the assigned unit
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in one trait.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Teamwork3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role handle the routine maintenance of IDF masts, which are tall towers that hold antennas, lighting and cameras. The work goes on in harsh weather and in complex security situations.
The soldiers work dozens of meters above the ground. They are equipped with safety gear, including a device similar to rappelling equipment.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training opens with an adjustment period in which new soldiers join experienced climbers to learn what the work involves. After that comes a professional climbing course of about a week.
Where it trainsthe assigned unit
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The role is open to men.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Soldiers receive a mast climber certificate, which allows them to work as climbers for communications companies in civilian life.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Rom Climber (cyber role) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Hebrew score of 6 and up.
Who can serve as Rom Climber (cyber role)?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Rom Climber (cyber role)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Rom Climber (cyber role) hold?
Training opens with an adjustment period in which new soldiers join experienced climbers to learn what the work involves. After that comes a professional climbing course of about a week.
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: Rom Climber (cyber role)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.