Shayetet 13 of the Israeli Navy is one of the main special forces units of the Israel Defense Forces and they are also one of the most secretive. Most of their missions are highly classified, but nonetheless, they are considered one of the best special forces in the world. Their motto is “as the bat emerges from the darkness, as the blade cuts through with silence, as the grenade smashes in rage” and they are as tough as can be. Those who join the force have to stay on for at least four years and their training consists of Krav Maga, where they learn how to turn their bare hands into weapons!
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6. Israeli Shayetet 13
Active: 1948-Present Country: Israel Branch: Israeli Navy Type: Special Forces Role: Counter-terrorism Sabotage Maritime intelligence gathering Maritime hostage rescue Boarding and more... Garrison/HQ: Atlit naval base Nickname(s): השייטת (HaShayetet, The Flotilla) Engagements: Suez Crisis Six-Day War War of Attrition Operation Spring of Youth Operation Litani 1982 Lebanon War South Lebanon conflict Operation Moses First Intifada Second Intifada Santorini Noah's Ark Abu Hasan 2006 Lebanon War Gaza War Francop Affair Gaza flotilla raid Iron Law Operation Full Disclosure Operation Protective Edge Commanders Notable commanders Ami Ayalon Ze'ev Almog Yoav Galant
