(Photo: Omer Sela, IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
Posted on 09/26/2013 2:22:10 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
Torpedoes and sandals: The daily life of a submarine's crew
A half-billion dollars worth submarine carries IDF soldiers to covert ops thousands of miles away from home. What does keeping quiet has to do with missile precision? What do they do when a soldier needs surgery? And who's the lucky guy who gets a daily shower? Ynet gets rare glimpse into Israel's most covert unit
Few IDF soldiers receive a personal thank-you from a major general when they return to their base after an operation. Thus, the importance of the submarine unit, one of the most covert units in the Israeli military, is made evident on Haifa's military port's piers, where Navy Commander Maj. Gen. Ram Rothberg often welcomes in person the returning submariners to congratulate them on the successful completion of yet another mission.
But outside of the navy few are aware of the unit's activities. While the public is notified in some degree of Sayeret Matkal or Shayetet 13's missions by the press, the submarine unit's ventures are, and will remain, shrouded in secrecy.
"It's a bummer to hang with friends from other units, listen to them telling high-tales, but having to keep quiet when they wonder what it's like to operate across the border," Victor, a young submariner, admitted.
(Excerpt) Read more at ynetnews.com ...
(Photo: Omer Sela, IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
They call their men soldiers?
Cool! (Just one of several “delivery systems” to deter any further attacks, or eliminate anyone foolish enough to try). The price of peace is eternal vigilence, at least when we’RE still stuck with satanic evil in the world. ).
Yeah, imagine that - not the PC term warfighters.
Yes, and they use Army ranks.
The Head looks like something designed by H.R. Geiger for an “Alien” movie.
Dolphin Class sub built by ThyssenKrupp in Germany and sold to the IDF.
Four in service; two on order.
How Israel uses these submarines:
http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_07_14/Israel-hits-Syria-to-destroy-Russian-made-Yakhont-anti-ship-missiles-3943/
Hopefully, enough to put Harry's exploits of 1945 in the shade!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.