YALTAM | |
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יחידה למשימות תת-מימיות | |
Active | 1963 – present (modern form since 1981) |
Country | Israel |
Branch | Israeli Navy |
Type | Special Purpose Unit |
Role | Search & Rescue, Underwater detection, bomb disposal, sabotage, amphibious assaults, |
Size | ~100[1] |
Part of | Israeli Navy |
Garrison/HQ | Haifa naval base |
Nickname(s) | Unit 707 |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | See #Commanders |
Insignia | |
YILTAM "Octopus Wings" | |
Unit 707 "Octopus Wings" |
Yaltam (Hebrew: ילת"ם) is the Israeli Navy Underwater Missions Unit (Hebrew: יחידה למשימות תת-מימיות Yechida le'Mishimot Tat-Mayimiyot), specializing in diver operations. The unit was initially established as Unit 707 in 1963 but in its present form it was established in 1981. It is headquartered at the Haifa naval base