South program (Ground Forces)מיזם דרום ז"י
What the South program (Ground Forces) role asks for, and what it holds
The South program is a Ground Forces role for soldiers who want hands-on work with tools, with computers or with caring for people.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the unit or the City of Training Bases
This is what the work of the role holds.
The role is for soldiers who want to work with their hands and like working with tools. It also suits soldiers with an interest in computers and in caring for people.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training depends on the specific role the soldier is assigned to. It takes place in the unit or at the City of Training Bases.
Where it trainsthe unit or the City of Training Bases
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 South program (Ground Forces) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
Who can serve as South program (Ground Forces)?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for South program (Ground Forces)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for South program (Ground Forces) hold?
Training depends on the specific role the soldier is assigned to. It takes place in the unit or at the City of Training Bases.
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: South program (Ground Forces)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.