Translation course track (Intelligence Corps)מסלול- אולפן תרגום
What the Translation course track (Intelligence Corps) role asks for, and what it holds
The Translation course track is an Intelligence Corps language track in which soldiers study Arabic in depth and translate intelligence material.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 25 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The track is a language course built on the study and linguistics of Arabic. It prepares soldiers for translation and instruction work.
Soldiers in the role translate and review a range of intelligence material, using the unit's language engines and technological systems.
After the course, graduates are placed in the operational work of the Intelligence Directorate on bases across the country.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The training opens with a pre-military course of about 5 months, followed by basic training at the Rifleman 02 level. It covers Arabic at all its levels, knowledge of the Middle East, and methods of intelligence analysis and research.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve on closed bases across the country, with a rota of 11 days on base and 3 days at home.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The training is intensive and calls for self-discipline, the ability to learn quickly and mental resilience under pressure.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The track allows development toward command, officer roles and instruction.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Translation course track (Intelligence Corps) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
Who can serve as Translation course track (Intelligence Corps)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Translation course track (Intelligence Corps)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Translation course track (Intelligence Corps) hold?
The training opens with a pre-military course of about 5 months, followed by basic training at the Rifleman 02 level. It covers Arabic at all its levels, knowledge of the Middle East, and methods of intelligence analysis and research.
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: Translation course track (Intelligence Corps)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.