The Commandement des Opérations Spéciales (French pronunciation: [kɔmɑ̃dmɑ̃ dez‿ɔpeʁasjɔ̃ spesjal], "Special Operations Command") or COS is a joint staff charged with overseeing the various …

This article explores the history and organisation of 1er RPIMa, France's elite special forces unit inspired by the British SAS.

Jun 3, 2018 · Compared to most national militaries, it is more dangerous, but the French are not engaged in any major conflicts. Once they do, the French Foreign legion will likely be there, whether …

The 1er Regiment Parachutiste d'Infanterie de Marine (1er RPIMa)- (1st Marine Parachute Infantry Regiment)- is the French Army's primary special operations unit, and is the French equivalent to the …

This article will provide the reader with an outline of the Special Forces within the Armed Forces of France, commonly referred to as COS, and the supporting units which provide a variety of functions, …

Apr 1, 2025 · The French Special Forces (SF) are made up of the Commandement des Opérations Spéciales (COS; ENG: Special Operations Command) and units from the Army, Navy and Air Force.

The Army Special Actions Command (French: Commandement des actions spéciales terre (CAST)) regroups the various special operations forces units of the French Army and is the command …

An Overview of French Special Forces The french special forces are under the command of C.O.S. (Commandement des Operations Speciales = Special Operations Command). This command …

Built according to an indirect approach and under political-military control, French special operations can complement as well as support conventional operations or offer an alternative.

Nov 5, 2013 · The French Army Special Forces Brigade, relatively unknown to the wide public is one of the top special forces in the world. They are based in Pau, Pyrenees-Atlantiques France and they …