December 28, 2005 - Operator during training armed with a M4A1 fitted with Trijicon TriPower red dot optic (note fiber optic on top), ARMS #40 BUIS and TDI AVG vertical grip. isayeret.com new Red Dot Sights Guide provides extensive coverage on all the red dot optics used by the Israeli Special Forces!

December 28, 2005 - Sayeret Egoz operators during extreme weather training. Foreground operator is armed with M4A1 fitted with a Trijicon ACOG 4x32 ; left operator is armed with a M4A1/M203 combo fitted with Meprolight Mepro 21 reflex sight ; right operator is armed with M4A1 Designated Marksman (photo: IDF).

December 28, 2005 - Shaaf Special Company operators during training. From left to right: operator armed with M4A1 fitted with Litton Aquila X4 NVD, M4A1/M203 combo, M4A1 fitted with Trijicon ACOG 4x32 and a vertical grip, M4A1 fitted with Trijicon ACOG 4x32, M4A1 and another M4A1 fitted with Trijicon ACOG 4x32. Note that the middle operator is holding a GPS module.

December 17, 2005 - PALSAR Golany sniper armed with a KAC SR25 fitted with a Litton Aquila X6 NVD during deployment in the Territories.

December 17, 2005 - LOTAR Eilat operator armed with a Sig P228 handgun during bus hostage rescue training. Note an NVG adapter fitted on the operator's helmet.

December 17, 2005 - YAMAG T'zabar operator in full gear during training. The operator is armed with a Colt Commando fitted with a Trijicon Reflex sight and a Jericho handgun in a thigh holster. Note that both the assault rifle and the handgun are fitted with colored muzzle inserted safety rods which prevent accidental discharge of the weapons during training.

November 24, 2005 - MATILAN operators during nighttime training. The operators are wearing Camouflage Suits and are armed with Colt Commando fitted with flashlights and Meprolight Mepro 21 reflex sights.

November 24, 2005 - Sayeret Egoz operators in full gear prior to deployment in the Territories. Left operator is armed with a M4A1 fitted with a flashlight and a Litton Aquila X4 NVD. Right operator is armed with a Negev Commando fitted with a laser pointer.

November 24, 2005 - Sayeret Duvdevan operators during range training with a Sig handgun.

November 24, 2005 - YACHSAR NAHAL team posing in full gear in front of an IDF Zehev armored vehicle prior to deployment in the Territories.

November 6, 2005 - PALSAR 401 team posing in full gear during training. All operators are armed with M4A1 fitted with blanks firing device and variety of optics including Meprolight Mepro 21 reflex sight, Elbit Falcon reflex sight, Trijicon ACOG 4X32 day optic and Litton Aquila NVD. Also seen on the left is an operator armed with a Negev LMG.

November 6, 2005 - Sayeret Egoz operators posing in full gear during training. From left to right - a M4A1/M203 combo fitted with a Meprolight Mepro 21 reflex sight, a Negev LMG fitted with an ITL AIM1/D laser pointer, a M4A1 fitted with a Trijicon ACOG 4X32 day optic, a sound suppressor and a flashlight and a M4A1 fitted with a Trijicon ACOG 4X32 day optic.

November 6, 2005 - YACHSAR NAHAL operators gathering prior to deployment in the Territories. Seen in the background is an IDF David fully armored closed Land Rover.

October 24, 2005 - Sayeret Egoz team during training. All operators are armed with M4A1 fitted with either Meprolight Mepro 21 reflex sights or Trijicon ACOG 4X32 day optics. Operators are wearing IDF Camouflage Suits.

October 24, 2005 - MATILAN operator armed with IWI Jericho handgun during training. Note helmet fitted with a LIR CID, including a dedicated strap for all of its components (IR elements, battery and remote control unit).

October 9, 2005 - YAMAS sniper armed with a Mauser 86SR SWS fitted with a Litton Aquila X6 NVD during CT deployment in the Territories. isayeret.com new Undercover Units Guide provide extensive coverage on the Israeli SF undercover units and follows their evolvement from their formation in the 1940's to their current CT deployment in the Territories.

October 9, 2005 - Sayeret Egoz sniper mounting a Litton Aquila X6 NVD on his SR25 SWS prior to deployment.

September 26, 2005 - Horev operators practicing bus hostage rescue. Note simulated dead terrorist lying on the ground on the right (photo: Tel Aviv PD).

September 26, 2005 - PALSAR T'zanhanim operators during CQB training. Foreground operator is armed with a Glock handgun fitted with a flashlight. Background operator is armed with M4A1 fitted with a Meprolight Mepro 21 reflex sight, an ARMS #40 flip-up rear sight and a flashlight. The operator is also equipped with an ITL Mini N/SEAS monocular NVG (photo: IDF).

September 12, 2005 - YACHSAR NAHAL operators during multiple-aggressors Krav Maga aggressiveness training. Note a Krav Maga instructor on the right with a typical black t-shirt.

September 12, 2005 - PALSAR Golany operator during training in North of Israel, late 1990's. The operator is armed with the then IDF standard issue CAR15 Designated Marksman platform, which consisted of Trijicon ACOG 4X32 day optic, Harris bipod and a cheek piece. The weapon is also fitted with a sound suppressor. The CAR15 Designated Marksman platform was later replaced in this role by the M4A1.

September 12, 2005 - Plain cloths YAMAS operators in an unmarked civilian car prior to an undercover CT mission in the Territories. Back seat operator is armed with a FN High-Power handgun.

August 26, 2005 - LOTAR Eilat operator aiming a Sig P228 handgun during bus hostage rescue training.

August 26, 2005 - Alpinistim operators during training carrying a slide, which can be used to carry either a wounded person or heavy gear.

August 26, 2005 - PALSAR T'zanhanim operators during CT training in an IDF CQB facility, mocked up as a Palestinian village. Standing are two operators armed with handguns. On the ground is a third operator simulating a terrorist and armed with an M4A1 fitted with an Elbit Falcon and a blank firing attachment (photo: IDF).

August 10, 2005 - 669 operators practicing rappelling.

August 10, 2005 - PALSAR Golany operator armed with a modified Remington 870 shotgun with a sawed-off barrel and no butt-stock.

August 10, 2005 - MATILAN team boarding an IAF UH60 during deployment in South of Israel. Note desert pattern Camouflage Suits (photo: IAF).

July 24, 2005 - LOTAR Eilat team approaching a building during hostage rescue CQB training. All operators are armed with IDF Shorty M4A1 fitted with flashlights and with Sig P228 handguns in thigh holsters. Also note a bus in the background which is used for hostage rescue training.

July 24, 2005 - Shayetet 13 operators during training with a Zaharon fast attack boat (photo: IDF/Navy).

July 24, 2005 - PALSAR NAHAL snipers during training. From foreground to background - sniper armed with a Mauser 86SR SWS, spotter with a Leupold X40 Spotting Scope and a sniper armed with a M24 SWS.

July 6, 2005 - Oket'z handler and his dog during training. Note a blank firing attachment fitted on the operator's M4A1 muzzle. IDF heavy armored vehicles are seen in the background (photo: IDF).

July 6, 2005 - Alpinistim operators during training. Right operator CAR15 is fitted with an El-Op 3X20 day optic, an obsolete optic which in the late 1990's was replaced by the Trijicon ACOG 4X32.

July 6, 2005 - PALSAR NAHAL operators using a power tool to breach a door during CT deployment in the Territories. Middle operator is armed with a M4A1 fitted with an Elbit Falcon reflex sight and an ARMS #40 BUIS. Right operator is armed with M4A1 fitted with an Elbit Falcon reflex sight and a flashlight (photo: IDF).

June 20, 2005 - PALSAR Golany snipers during range training. SWS seen are Mauser 66SP (foreground) and M14 (background). Both SWS are fitted with Litton M845 NVD, which in the mid 1990's was replaced by the more modern Litton Aquila X4 and X6 NVD.

June 20, 2005 - YAMAS operators practicing rapid deployment and targets engagement from a vehicle during training. Operators are armed with FN HighPower handguns and Mini Uzi SMG.

June 20, 2005 - YAHALOM operators during training. Both operators are wearing the IDF standard issue camouflage gear, including the Camouflage Suit and the renown Mi'tznefet head/helmet cover (photo: IDF). isayeret.com Camouflage Guide provides extensive coverage on the variety of camouflage gear used by the Israeli SF.

June 6, 2005 - LOTAR Eilat during bus hostage rescue training.

June 6, 2005 - Force 100 operator engaging paper targets with a CAR15 during CT/CQB training.

June 6, 2005 - Flyer/Mantis - a new high mobility assault & reconnaissance vehicle currently tested by the IDF Special Forces (photo: RAFAEL).

May 22, 2005 - Alpinistim operator during training (photo: Smamit).

May 22, 2005 - Oket'z handler and his dog share a moment of bonding during training.

May 22, 2005 - 669 operator extracted by an IAF CH53 during SAR training.

May 22, 2005 - YAMAG Barak operators storming a bus during hostage rescue training. Note that all operators are in plain cloths. Also note unmarked vehicles.

May 22, 2005 - PALSAR 500 team posing for an end of training group photo.

 May 9, 2005 - YALTAM operator during a search dive (photo: IDF/Navy).

isayeret.com YAMAS Week: April 25 - May 1

May 1, 2005 - Photo 7/7: YAMAS operators in typical Territories plain cloths. Weapons from left to right - special tactical model of the Jericho handgun (note compensator), CAR15 fitted with a flashlight and a laser module and two Mini Uzi.

April 30, 2005 - Photo 6/7: YAMAS operators during CQB training. All operators armed with CAR15 and Jericho handguns in thigh holsters.

April 29, 2005 - Photo 5/7: Plain cloths YAMAS operators training on intercepting a terrorist vehicle. Operators' weapons from background to foreground: Mini Uzi, CAR15, Jericho handgun and Mini Uzi. Note unmarked vehicles.

April 28, 2005 - Photo 4/7: YAMAS sniper armed with a suppressed Ruger 10/22 sniper rifle fitted with an El-Op Eyal X3 day optic during range training.

April 27, 2005 - Photo 3/7: Plain cloths YAMAS operators prior to an undercover CT mission in the Territories. Left operator is armed with a Mini Uzi, right operator armed with a CAR15 fitted with an Elbit Flacon reflex sight and a flashlight. Note unmarked civilian car in the background.

April 26, 2005 - Photo 2/7: YAMAS sniper armed with IWI Galil Sniper Rifle and a special tactical model of the Jericho handgun (note compensator) during training.

April 25, 2005 - Photo 1/7: YAMAS team posing for a group photo in full gear after a CT raid in the Territories. All operators are armed with CAR15 fitted with flashlights and with Jericho handguns in thigh holsters.

April 25, 2005 - Oket'z handler and his dog taking a short break during CT training. Note that the dog is wearing a specialized harness which allows the operator to easily carry or lift the dog when deploying from vehicles, climbing stares or entering buildings. Some canine harness are also compatible with tactical vests so that the dog can be attached to the back of the vest in situations where the operator needs to use both hands such as fast roping or rappelling.

April 25, 2005 - IDF female instructor explains about an IWI Commander Tavor fitted with an ITL MARS during a recent IDF exhibition. Note that the CTAR is a late production model as can be seen by its black color, backup sights and a case deflector seen right behind the ejection port. Interestingly, note that the instructor is wearing a Shot Show 2005 ID lanyard, most likely given to her by one of the exhibitors which also participated in Shot Show 2005.

April 25, 2005 - YAMAM operators fast roping and negotiating a window during CT training.

April 25, 2005 - Alpinistim during live fire training maneuvers. Note that the operators are using their ski poles as bipods to stabilize the weapons.

April 18, 2005 - PALSAR Golany operator aiming a RPD LMG fitted with an ITL AIM1/D IR laser pointer during training. The operator is also equipped with an ITL N/SEAS monocular NVD. Note the ITL AIM1/D remote switch which is seen taped to the right side of the RPD handguards.

April 18, 2005 - Shayetet 13 during training with a heavily armed Muraena RHIB fast attack boat. Note Browning M2 .50 heavy machine gun in the front and MK19 40mm grenade launcher in the back (photo: IDF/Navy).  

April 18, 2005 - Egoz team posing in full gear for a group photo during training. Seen in the middle are two operators armed with IWI Negev LMG and an operator armed with a RPD LMG.

April 8, 2005 - Two YAMAS Gaza snipers armed with modified Remington 700 Sniper Weapon System during deployment in the Territories.

April 8, 2005 - YAHALOM operator wearing diving gear during maritime training. Note the ARMS #02 mount fitted on the CAR15 carry handle. The Model 2 rail has a see thru tunnel which allow the usage of the weapon's iron sights even when an optic is mounted. This setup was commonly used by IDF SF units in the 1990's prior to the introduction of the M4A1 in recent years (photo: IDF). isayeret.com CAR15 Guide provides extensive coverage on the numerous modified CAR15 configurations used by the Israeli SF.

April 8, 2005 - YAMAM operator fast roping and negotiating a window during CT training. Note Oakley protective eyewear.

April 8, 2005 - YAHALOM operator disarming a booby-trapped door during CT training (photo: IDF).

isayeret.com Snipers Week: March 24-March 30

March 30, 2005 - Photo 7/7: Group photo in end of the IDF Sniper Course. Operators are armed with M24 fitted with compensators. Left side: IDF sniping instructors.

March 29, 2005 - Photo 6/7: PALSAR NAHAL snipers during range training with M24 (photo: IDF).

March 28, 2005 - Photo 5/7: PALSAR Golany sniper armed with a Mauser 86SR during training.

March 27, 2005 - Photo 4/7: YAHALOM sniper during training (photo: IDF)

March 26, 2005 - Photo 3/7: LOTAR Eilat sniper wearing an urban camouflage suit and armed with Mauser 86SR during training. The camouflage suit appears to be worn on top of a vest, which explains the bulky figure.