Unit Duvdevan Fighter
לוחם ביחידת דובדבן
- Profile
- 82 and above
- Beret
- Red
- Combat
- Men only
What you would be doing
This unit specializes in counter-terrorism, mainly in Judea and Samaria. You operate both openly and undercover among the Arab population (mista'arvim), staying on constant operational alert. Duties include arrests, capturing wanted suspects and seizing weapons. You reach Duvdevan through selection out of the Paratroopers' gibush, or directly via pre-military selection modeled on the reconnaissance units, followed by an additional week-long gibush.
What it takes to get in
Profile 82 and above. BMI: 18–32. A commitment to career service, from one to seven years as a dedicated fighter; once accepted through the pre-military-selection route you cannot opt out.
Training
Four months of general basic training (rifle level 05), two months of AMAT, eight months of dedicated-fighter training (including rifle level 07, infantry skills and counter-terrorism), then a squad-commanders' course. The whole path takes a year and four months.
Where you serve
In the Judea and Samaria area.
- Adrenaline and risk
- Security clearance
- Command and responsibility