US and Iran train on jet-skis for possible Gulf conflict

The various naval commandos are increasing their use of jet-skis, reports Mako News. The United States Army Sea Lions elite unit operates three types of jet-skis, but they are not alone.

This sea vehicle has also become endeared to the naval force in Iran's Revolutionary Guards. It is estimated that Iran operates dozens of jet-skis as part of a large fleet of hundreds of agile and light vessels operating as rapid-attack bands.

Jet-skis were seen alongside boats in a host of terror acts attributed to Iranians in the Persian Gulf. Recent publications in the United States refer to the possibility of a maritime conflict in the Gulf between jet-ski-mounted commando units of both sides.

The Special Forces discovered the small craft when the World War on Terror broke out after the 9/11 attacks. While the Special Forces of the land army purchased large quantities of ATVs to ride on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, the US Navy purchased a large number of jet-skis for its special units.

They operate the craft on a wide range of missions with two or three fighters, some armed with light machine guns and others with unidentified systems.

The Sea Lions unit operates three types of jet-skis, most notably the Yamaha FX HO 1800 model. This is a jet-ski with fast and precise maneuverability thanks to a system called TRIM Q.S.T.S that is considered easy to operate. As far as is known, this craft has undergone several adjustments made to unit requirements.