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Sayeret (Hebrew סיירת, pl. sayarot), literally means "reconnaissanceunit" in the Israel Defense Forces(IDF). In practice, these units specialize in commandoand other special forcesroles, in addition to reconnaissance (the degree of specialization varies by units and current needs). Such units are usually a company or a battalion in strength.
All combat brigadesin the IDF have a unit with improved weaponry and training used for reconnaissance and special forces missions, trained to use advanced weapons and reconnaissance technology, as well as hand-to-hand combat. Historically the brigades used to only have one company-sized unit outfitted to do this job, known as Palsar (Hebrew Contraction of: פלוגת-סיור, Plugat Siyur (singular) / Plugot Siyur (plural), "Reconnaissance Company"). Although the Palsar are mostly oriented at battlefield support (which is their raison d'être), many have participated in special operationsduring recent years. All infantry units as well as some armored units have Palsar.
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