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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!

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