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The Naval Commandos (French: Commandos marine) are the special forces of the French Navy. They are made up of ~500 members, mostly based in northwestern France (Brittany), with several bases across the country for specific training needs. The Naval Commandos are nicknamed bérets verts (Green Berets). They operate under the Naval rifle and special force Command and the French Special Operations Command.

Contents 1 History 2 Composition 3 See also 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

The Naval Commandos was formed during World War II in Great Britain, modeled along with the Commandos of the Royal Navy (who were founded in 1940). Its manpower came from the Fusiliers Marins.

It took part in the Normandy Landing on D-day under command of Commandant Kieffer.

[edit] Composition

Their personnel is distributed between 6 commandos, named after former naval fusilier officers killed in action, and a special counter-terrorist unit :

• Commando Hubert (also named Commando d'Action Sous-Marine Hubert, CASM, "submarine operations commando"): Submarine action (combat divers).
• Commando Jaubert: Assault at sea, exfiltration, close quarters battle at sea.
• Commando Trepel: Assault at sea, exfiltration.
• Commando de Penfentenyo: Reconnaissance, intelligence operations (recon swimmers)
• Commando de Montfort: Long range neutralisation (missile launchers, light mortars, heavy sniper rifles), fire support designation^[1]
• Commando Kieffer: C3I, military dogs

The French Navy commando Jaubert storm the Alcyon in a mock assault.

Members of the commando Jaubert covering each other

Weapons of the modern commando Jaubert are clearly visible

[edit] See also

• Philippe Kieffer

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• (French) Official website
• (French) netmarine.net