Yamal soldier (Lotem)חייל ימ"ל - לוטם
What the Yamal soldier (Lotem) role asks for, and what it holds
A Yamal soldier in Lotem is a technology coordinator who takes part in the research and development work of MAFAT, a unit of the Defense Ministry and the IDF.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 70 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 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
- Open to
- Men
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 70 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role start research and development projects with industry and academia.
They manage the work from the first stage until development and equipping are complete. This includes tests, tours and visits.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training takes place in the unit, on the job.
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves at bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Yamal soldier (Lotem) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 70 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
Who can serve as Yamal soldier (Lotem)?
The role is open to men.
Is there a try-out for Yamal soldier (Lotem)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Yamal soldier (Lotem) hold?
Training takes place in the unit, on the job.
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: Yamal soldier (Lotem)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.