Weapons NCO (Ground Forces)מש"ק אמל"ח - ז"י
What the Weapons NCO (Ground Forces) role asks for, and what it holds
A Weapons NCO in the Ground Forces develops and adapts combat equipment for special units.
Combat supportTechnology and MaintenanceProfile 64+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Technology and Maintenance
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- Training Base 20
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in one trait.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Flexible thinking2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role are the main professional source for developing and adapting combat equipment in special units. They identify the operational needs of their unit and build solutions for them.
The work includes cooperation with defense industries on new equipment and hands-on production, fitting and upgrading of systems. Soldiers also manage and lead engineering and technical projects in the field.
This is how the training for the role runs.
The course lasts 2 weeks at Training Base 20 and combines theory with practical work in developing combat equipment. It covers identifying unit needs, advancing projects, and working with tools such as three-dimensional printing, welding, carpentry and sewing.
Where it trainsTraining Base 20
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve on bases across the country, in commando units and development units.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Pre-military screening
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Weapons NCO (Ground Forces) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Weapons NCO (Ground Forces)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Weapons NCO (Ground Forces)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Weapons NCO (Ground Forces) hold?
The course lasts 2 weeks at Training Base 20 and combines theory with practical work in developing combat equipment. It covers identifying unit needs, advancing projects, and working with tools such as three-dimensional printing, welding, carpentry and sewing.
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: Weapons NCO (Ground Forces)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.