Unit 5700
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| Unit 5700 | |
|---|---|
| יחידת ההנחתה הקדמית | |
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| Active | December 10, 1973 – present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israeli Air Force |
| Type | Special Operations Force |
| Role | Airfield Assault Zone establishment, special reconnaissance, Air traffic control, fire support |
| Part of | Israeli Air Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Nevatim Airbase |
| Nickname | YAHAK |
| Engagements | Yom Kippur War Operation Litani 1982 Lebanon War Operation Moshe Gaza war |
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| Former Insignia |  |
Unit 5700 also known as Forward Air Field Tactical Unit (Hebrew acronym YAHAK) is a special unit of the Israeli Air Force concerned with establishing and operating temporary forward landing bases for transport, reinforcement, logistics, and other purposes. Along with Shaldag Unit and Unit 669, it constitutes the special forces wing of Israeli Air Force.
The mission of the unit is to locate and operate forward airfields and airstrips usable for aircraft, which are not permanent airfields of the Israeli Air Force.
The role is carried out by a "frontal assault lander and includes paratroopers, examining the suitability of the region for the task, marking them and establishing temporary airstrip.[1] The inspection of the intended runways is carried out by a "soil examiner" who is also the professional authority that approves the landing on the spot.The work is carried out with the transport planes and various aircraft and it requires knowledge of communication and flight control and infantry, navigation and mobility skills.[2]
It also plays to role in the security of Airforce installations. The role of the unit is similar to that of United States Air Force Combat Control Team.