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Past Featured Photos Gallery - 3
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 - Sniper from the Givaty Infantry Brigade Reconnaissance Battalion during the IDF field test of the Urban Tactical Unit Concept. Note Helmet/Head Mounted Display (HMD) on the operator's left eye.
May 9, 2005 - LOTAR Eilat operator rappelling during CT training. For more rare Israeli SF CT rappelling and ladders photos visit isayeret.com new CT Rappelling & Ladders Photo Gallery.
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 - New breed of IDF Special Forces unit - operator from the Givaty Infantry Brigade Reconnaissance Battalion during the IDF first field test of the Urban Tactical Unit, March 2005. The soldier is equipped with the IDF Future Soldier suit including an IWI Tavor fitted with a MPRS, new lightweight helmet fitted with a NVG adapter and a HMD. Note the control unit on the right, which is used to toggle between the various display modes of the Future Infantry Soldier system as seen via the operator HMD, such as NVD, MPRS feed and situational awareness map, as well as to control the system main functions. Also note that the Tavor is fitted with a modified handguards, which have three built-in remote switches, which activate the MPRS Viper main functions: laser pointer, laser range finder and data transmission (photo: IDF).
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 - Sayeret 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.
March 25, 2005 - Photo 2/7: A female sniping instructor explains about a SVD (Dragunov) during the IDF Sniper Course.
March 24, 2005 - Photo 1/7: PALSAR Golany sniper armed with a SR25 during deployment in the Territories. Note that the weapon is mounted on top of a Bogen Tripod, commonly used by IDF snipers during urban deployment. |
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