Self-propelled gun electrical systems technicianטכנאי/ת מערכות חשמל תומ"ת (תותח מתנייע)
What the Self-propelled gun electrical systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
Soldiers in this role operate and maintain the electrical systems of the Artillery Corps' self-propelled guns.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The IDF Artillery Corps is built on self-propelled guns. These guns fire various types of ammunition over a wide range and with high accuracy.
The soldier is responsible for operating the electrical systems of the self-propelled gun. The soldier also keeps these systems fit and ready for action.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 5 weeks.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country, in artillery battalions, the Artillery School, the National Ordnance Group, and various development and training units.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Self-propelled gun electrical systems technician role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as Self-propelled gun electrical systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Self-propelled gun electrical systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Self-propelled gun electrical systems technician hold?
The course lasts 5 weeks.
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: Self-propelled gun electrical systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.