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Special forces: the hidden face of modern warfare
They operate in the shadows, far from view, but their role has become central in contemporary conflicts. Special forces fascinate as much as they raise questions. Behind their often mythologised im...
Commando paratroopers: role, selection and missions of the GCP
Within the French airborne troops, some units hold a special place because of the nature of their missions and the standards they demand. The commando paratroopers groups, better known by the acron...
How to join the French special forces: selection, career path and realities
The French special forces fascinate as much as they raise questions. Regularly deployed in sensitive theatres of operations, they embody for many the pinnacle of military excellence. The question o...
What are the best special forces in the world? The five most feared units
Special forces fascinate as much as they raise questions. Present in most modern armed forces, they often take part in discreet, sometimes decisive operations, of which the general public sees only...
Special forces missions: understanding their role in the field
Special forces hold a particular place in modern military operations. Their small numbers, thorough preparation and ability to operate discreetly make them tools suited to missions that conventiona...
French special forces: organisation, units and missions
French special forces occupy a singular place within the military apparatus. They rarely operate in the spotlight, but they are designed to respond to situations in which speed, precision, discreti...