Underground detection analystמפענח/ת תת קרקע
What the Underground detection analyst role asks for, and what it holds
An underground detection analyst finds tunnels dug from Gaza into Israel and guides combat troops to them.
Combat supportCombat Intelligence CollectionProfile 64+WomenLight yellow
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 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 support
- Branch
- Combat Intelligence Collection
- Open to
- Women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Dapar
- 60 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Tzukei Uvda base
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 7 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Handling information4
- Effort and persistence3
- Flexible thinking3
- Spatial perception3
- Sustained attention3
- Operating systems2
- Organisation2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role detect tunnels dug from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. They guide combat troops to the tunnel's location so it can be destroyed.
The work includes analyzing output from seismic sensors. First detection is done from a division operations room, and then the analyst joins the troops in the field as a professional guide using a mobile detection system.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with 4 weeks of basic training at level 02, followed by training at the Elbit company and training in the unit. Basic training and the theory course take place at the Tzukei Uvda base, and the practical training at Camp Re'im of the Gaza Division.
Where it trainsthe Tzukei Uvda base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve in the Gaza Division.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Underground detection analyst role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 60 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Underground detection analyst?
The role is open to women.
Is there a try-out for Underground detection analyst?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Underground detection analyst hold?
Training starts with 4 weeks of basic training at level 02, followed by training at the Elbit company and training in the unit. Basic training and the theory course take place at the Tzukei Uvda base, and the practical training at Camp Re'im of the Gaza Division.
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: Underground detection analyst
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.