Shayetet 13 surveillance soldierתצפיתן שייטת 13
What the Shayetet 13 surveillance soldier role asks for, and what it holds
A Shayetet 13 surveillance soldier serves in a combat intelligence-gathering team of the flotilla.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 6 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
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Hebrew score
- 6 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Golani training base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 6 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Effort and persistence2
- Handling information2
- Maturity2
- Spatial perception2
- Sustained attention2
- Teamwork2
This is what the work of the role holds.
The team meets the operational needs of the flotilla, both in routine times and in emergencies. In routine times, it takes part in special operations.
In emergencies, the team works as a force attached to a regular team of the flotilla's fighters, according to the mission.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Shayetet 13 surveillance soldier role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up, a Dapar of 50 and up and a Hebrew score of 6 and up.
Who can serve as Shayetet 13 surveillance soldier?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Shayetet 13 surveillance soldier?
The IDF names no try-out 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: Shayetet 13 surveillance soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.