Unique intelligence track (decoding)מודיעיני ייחודי
What the Unique intelligence track (decoding) role asks for, and what it holds
A track in a classified operational unit of the Intelligence Corps that includes 2 roles: visual intelligence researcher and technological intelligence researcher.
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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 visual intelligence researcher works in image decoding and visual intelligence. The work builds an intelligence picture for research and for operations.
The technological intelligence researcher does intelligence research on operational issues at the core of the Intelligence Corps' work. This role calls for a science background.
Both roles call for independence, maturity, responsibility and reliability. They also call for initiative, teamwork and the ability to work under heavy load and pressure.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Passing the Intelligence Corps screening day
- 2Professional interview
- 3Personality screening
This is how the training for the role runs.
A 17-week course on a closed base, followed by further on-the-job handover in the unit.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve on closed bases in central or southern Israel. The track requires signing a commitment to half a year of career service, and women must also sign form 16A, which sets the same service terms as for men.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Completion of a science major in high school
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Unique intelligence track (decoding) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 25 and up.
Who can serve as Unique intelligence track (decoding)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Unique intelligence track (decoding)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Passing the Intelligence Corps screening day. Professional interview. Personality screening.
What does the training for Unique intelligence track (decoding) hold?
A 17-week course on a closed base, followed by further on-the-job handover in the unit.
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: Unique intelligence track (decoding)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.