The Israeli Defense Forces have within it a special forces unit called as the Sayeret Matkal. The elite group’s main task is to gather field intelligence and to complete deep reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines for strategic Intel. All in all, this Israeli special forces group is tasked with counter-terrorism in their homeland.

The members of the Sayeret Matkal are regarded not only for their amazing physical capabilities but also for their intellectual capabilities as well. This should be a must for a group that’s focused on combating terrorism within and beyond their borders.

Individuals who are recruited have to partake in an 18-19 month training course. The training is as follows; 4-months of basic infantry training, 2-months of advanced infantry training, 3-weeks of a parachuting course, 5-weeks of a counter-terrorism course and the rest of the training is focused on readying themselves for reconnaissance missions.