Shaldag Unit combat soldierלוחם ביחידת שלדג
What the Shaldag Unit combat soldier role asks for, and what it holds
A combat soldier in the Shaldag Unit, a highly classified commando unit of the Air Force.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 97 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up, a Hebrew score of 7 and up and a body mass index between 18 and 32.
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
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 97 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Body mass index
- 18 to 32
- Try-out
- For men
- Training place
- Palmachim base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 8 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Command2
- Effort and persistence2
- Flexible thinking2
- Maturity2
- Self-control2
- Spatial perception2
- Sustained attention2
- Teamwork2
This is what the work of the role holds.
The unit's work includes special operational activity.
The track trains soldiers in commando combat, field survival, advanced navigation and parachuting. Soldiers also specialize in various fields.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Men go through a selection process.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The training starts with Rifleman 04 basic training and continues with a professional course. The whole track lasts 1 year and 7 months.
Where it trainsPalmachim base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve in the unit's various battalions, at bases across the country. They commit to 18 months of career service in addition to 3 years of compulsory service.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Passing the physical screening known as HaYechida with a result that qualifies for Shaldag.
The Shaldag Unit combat soldier role belongs to these units in the guide.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Shaldag Unit combat soldier role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 97 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up, a Hebrew score of 7 and up and a body mass index between 18 and 32.
Who can serve as Shaldag Unit combat soldier?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Shaldag Unit combat soldier?
Yes, for men. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Men go through a selection process.
What does the training for Shaldag Unit combat soldier hold?
The training starts with Rifleman 04 basic training and continues with a professional course. The whole track lasts 1 year and 7 months.
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: Shaldag Unit combat soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.
Photo credits
- Amit Agronov, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons