Unit 5700

Unit 5700 also known as Forward Air Field Tactical Unit (Hebrew acronym YAHAK) is a special unit of the Israeli Air Force concerned with establishing and operating temporary forward landing bases for transport, reinforcement, logistics, and other purposes. Along with Shaldag Unit and Unit 669, it constitutes the special forces wing of Israeli Air Force.

Unit 5700
יחידת ההנחתה הקדמית
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ActiveDecember 10, 1973 – present
Country Israel
Branch Israeli Air Force
TypeSpecial Operations Force
RoleAirfield Assault Zone establishment, special reconnaissance, Air traffic control, fire support
Part of Israeli Air Force
Garrison/HQNevatim Airbase
Nickname(s)YAHAK
EngagementsYom Kippur War
Operation Litani
1982 Lebanon War
Operation Moshe
Israel-Hamas war
Insignia
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