Thirty new operators have officially joined the ranks of IDF Unit 669, the tactical special rescue unit, after completing a challenging 20-month training course, the Israeli Air Force announced Wednesday morning.
The Israeli Air Force announced Wednesday that 30 new operatives have completed the rigorous training program for Unit 669, the IDF's elite tactical rescue unit, after a year and eight months. The graduates officially join the unit's ranks as full operators. The announcement comes as IDF special forces continue to play a central role in ongoing operations across multiple fronts, with rescue capabilities frequently activated in combat zones. While no specific combat context was provided for this graduation, the unit's training has been adapted to wartime demands over the past months.
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