Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor

You're in charge of hand-to-hand combat for the unit — training recruits during basic training, keeping fighters sharp with maintenance training, and teaching self-defense to support soldiers. You become the unit's go-to authority on the subject. During service you can earn a civilian gym-instructor certification and work your way up to senior instructor.

Profile 72 and above, Dapar 40 and above, and passing a pre-military selection. Yom Ha-MEA (women only): Instruction 3+. Selection includes physical-fitness tests and a personal interview.

Tironut 02 plus 10-12 weeks of training.

Basic training 02: what it means — in the guide

Training bases, brigade training bases, battalions, brigades, divisions, and special units.

You can earn a civilian gym-instructor certification during service.