Underwater Defence (Turkish Armed Forces)
The Underwater Defence (Turkish: Su Altı Savunma), or SAS, is the one and only EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit of the Turkish Navy, based in the Foça Naval Base near İzmir, on the Aegean coast of Turkey
| Underwater Defence Group Command | |
|---|---|
| Su Altı Savunma Grup Komutanlığı (SAS) | |
| Active | 1963–present |
| Country | Turkey |
| Allegiance | Turkish Armed Forces |
| Branch | Turkish Naval Forces |
| Type | Explosive Ordnance Disposal |
| Role |
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| Motto(s) | "Fire, Gunpowder and Us." |
| Engagements | Battle of Tillyria (allegedly)
Operation Atilla Imia/Kardak Military crisis KFOR mine clearance operation UNIFIL Operation Euphrates Shield Operation Olive Branch Operation Peace Spring |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | S.A.S. |
The missions of the Su Altı Savunma (SAS) include coastal defence operations, such as clearing mines or unexploded torpedoes, and disabling enemy IEDs.
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