These are the most strategically specialized Israeli Defense Force (IDF) units. As such they perform the most
important missions of the IDF, usually of a strategic nature. Its soldiers undergo long training regimes and are
proficient in long range solo navigation. The top 3 units of Sayeret include Matkal (IDF's principal special
operations/commando unit and hostage rescue), Shayatet 13 (IDF's Naval Commando Unit. Similiar to Navy
SEALS), and Shaldag (Air Force Commando Unit specializing in air control, aerial/special recon and target
designation outside Israel's borders.