Tracks & roles

Four tracks and 43 roles, all in one brigade. Choose yours.

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For yeshiva students, 18 and up

Combat soldier, regular service

Rifleman 07, the IDF’s highest combat qualification, and operational service in the Yonatan Battalion.

32Months of service
07Rifleman
8Months of training
  • A Beret March that ends at the Western Wall plaza
  • Recon, squad commanders’ course and officer track, all within the brigade
  • Studies and job placement while you serve, through the “Exit Gate” program
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For those with Rifleman 02/03 or an exemption

Combat training in the reserves

A shortened, one-of-a-kind training course on reserve pay, followed by service in the Shimon Battalion.

Paidat reserve rates
26+With an exemption
6Professional courses
  • Demolitions, suppressive fire, drones, operational driving, medics and mortars
  • Training at the Chashmonaim Training Base
  • An eligibility check only, with no commitment
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32 roles

Combat support

A profession for life across six fields, with an open path to career service and officer rank.

32Roles
6Fields
Careerand officer track
  • Instruction, logistics, human resources and rabbinate
  • Medical, IT and maintenance
  • In some roles: one week on base, one week at home
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A livelihood with a mission

Career service

Career positions across a range of professional fields, with an open path to officer rank and advancement over the years.

Dailyor overnight
7Professional fields
Officertrack open
  • For reservists and those with an exemption
  • All combat support roles are also open to career service
  • An open path to officer rank and further advancement

Move up without leaving home

All courses, professional and command alike, are held at the brigade’s training base.

Combat medicsSnipersReconSquad commandersOfficers
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