The function of the Home Front Command's Search and Rescue unit is defined as follows: a command rescue force intended for performance of distinct S&R missions in the country as well as abroad, in peacetime, in war and in emergency, anyplace and at any time as needed. The unit was established at its current strength in 1984, combining all the specialist units that were involved with S&R until that time. The unit has participated in many special S&R operations in Israel and abroad Operations abroad were in Tyre and Sidon,Mexico,Armenia,Buenos-Aires, Argentina,Rwanda,Nairobi,Kosovo,Turkey,Greece,Thailand,Haiti