Underwater Offence (Turkish Armed Forces)

Underwater Offence Group Command
Su Altı Taarruz Grup Komutanlığı (SAT)
Active1963–present
Country Turkey
AllegianceTurkish Armed Forces
BranchTurkish Navy
TypeSpecial Forces
Motto(s)
  • "Any time, any place!"
  • "I fight where I am commanded, I win where I fight"
  • "The only easy day was yesterday"
Engagements
Insignia
AbbreviationSAT

The Underwater Offence (Turkish: Su Altı Taarruz), or SAT, is the special operations forces unit of the Turkish Navy, and the first and only navy commando unit of the navy, consisting of highly skilled soldiers selected from among the officers and petty officers of the Turkish Navy. They are affiliated with the Naval Operation Directorate.[1] During wartime, these units are responsible for carrying out stealthy attacks, sabotage, and raids on enemy strategic facilities including those located under water, over water, on land, or in the air. They also target floating platforms. The SAT participates in coastal reconnaissance tasked with obtaining information on coastal areas before deploying forces and maintaining control over foreign ports and underwater areas.[2]

  1. ^ "SAT komandosu nasıl olunur?".
  2. ^ "Eğitimlerini İstanbul'da yapıyorlar! Dünyanın en seçkin birliklerinden".