What is Sayeret Matkal Unit?

About Sayeret Matkal Unit

• Sayeret Matkal, also called General Staff Reconnaissance Unit 269, is an elite commando unit of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).
• The unit was established in 1957 at the initiative of its first commander, Avraham Arnan.
• It is modelled on the UK’s Special Air Service, or SAS, a Special Forces unit of the British army, taking the unit’s motto “Who Dares Wins“.
• Sayeret Matkal is a field intelligence-gathering unit that conducts deep reconnaissance behind enemy lines and is also tasked with counter-terrorism and hostage rescuebeyond Israel’s borders.
• It is directlysubordinate to the Special Operations Branch of the IDF’s Directorate of Military Intelligence.
• Israel only acknowledged its existence in the 1980s.
• They have been known to work in conjunction with other elite Israeli units such as Sayeret Tzanhanim, Flotilla 13, and Sayeret Golani.
•  It is best known for its role in the 1976 Entebbe airport raid in Uganda, when its commandos saved 100 Israelis from Palestinian hijackers.

Q1: What is a reconnaissance mission?

A reconnaissance mission, often referred to as a recon mission, is a military operation or task designed to collect information about an enemy, terrain, or other aspects of the battlefield. The primary purpose of a reconnaissance mission is to gather intelligence and provide critical information to military commanders, which can help them make informed decisions and develop effective battle plans.

Source: Sayeret Matkal, Israel’s Tip Of The Spear, Preps For Hostage Rescue: Report

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