Armor, artillery, engineering, air defense
Merkava & Namer Propulsion Systems Technician
טכנאי/ת מערכות הנעה מרכבה סימן 3,4 ונמר
- Profile
- 64
- Combat support
- Men and women
What you would be doing
You maintain the propulsion systems of the Merkava tank (marks 3 and 4) and the Namer APC — learning to spot and fix faults, swap out parts, and keep the vehicle combat-ready. Afterward you can be placed in armored battalions, the Armored Corps school, the national armored-vehicle maintenance network, or development and training units.
What it takes to get in
Technology track, profile 64.
Training
5 weeks, plus 2 weeks of specialization.
Where you serve
In armored battalions, at the Armored Corps school, the national armored-vehicle maintenance network, and development and training units.
What it is worth afterwards
A ready-made trade as a heavy-vehicle mechanic.
- Hands-on and machinery
- Precision and attention to detail
- A trade for civilian life