South program (Tachol, Air Force)מיזם דרום תכו"ל (חיל אוויר)
What the South program (Tachol, Air Force) role asks for, and what it holds
The South program (Tachol) places soldiers in administrative roles at Air Force bases.
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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 support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Air Force bases
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Air Force administration system is part of the force's operational readiness. It covers roles in many fields.
The roles include general workers, Kaveret coordinators, barbers, video editors, office clerks, logistics NCOs, armorers, drivers and cooks. They also include adjutancy NCOs, staff NCOs, reserves NCOs and event producers.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Ranking the Air Force Tachol program in the preference questionnaire
- 2Placement in the Air Force Tachol program
- 3An information event on Air Force administration roles, where the soldier fills in another preference questionnaire and picks 3 bases and 3 roles
- 4Enlistment
- 5Basic training at level 02
- 6A security clearance for specific bases, when needed
- 7Placement in one of the bases and one of the roles picked in the preference questionnaire
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02 at Air Force bases, followed by a course that matches the role.
Where it trainsAir Force bases
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve at one of the Air Force bases across the country, on an open or closed base depending on the role. There is an option to serve at bases close to home.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Interpersonal skills, order and organization, and teamwork
- A security clearance for some bases, when needed
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Officers' course
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Frequently asked questions
What does the South program (Tachol, Air Force) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up.
Who can serve as South program (Tachol, Air Force)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for South program (Tachol, Air Force)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Ranking the Air Force Tachol program in the preference questionnaire. Placement in the Air Force Tachol program. An information event on Air Force administration roles, where the soldier fills in another preference questionnaire and picks 3 bases and 3 roles. Enlistment. Basic training at level 02. A security clearance for specific bases, when needed. Placement in one of the bases and one of the roles picked in the preference questionnaire.
What does the training for South program (Tachol, Air Force) hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02 at Air Force bases, followed by a course that matches 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: South program (Tachol, Air Force)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.