What is French special forces called?

The Special Operations Command (French: Commandement des opérations spéciales; COS ) is the organisation which coordinates the use of the French special forces of all military branches (Army, Navy, and Air and Space Force). Similar to USSOCOM or UKSF, COS was created on 24 June 1992, following the Gulf War.

Is the Foreign Legion special forces?

The French Foreign Legion aren’t special forces, per se, but they maybe more closely align with U.S. Army Rangers. We are a first-reaction type force that will go in and take over an airport, for example. We aren’t doing any sort of black ops, clandestine-type missions or whatever.

How do I join the French Special Operations Command?

The French Special Forces (SF) does accept direct entry applicants, i.e. civilians with no prior military experience, for the various SF units. As a result, volunteers for SF may be accepted from French military personnel (both officer and enlisted) from any branch of military service to serve with SF units.

What are the German special forces called?

Kommando Spezialkräfte
The Special Operations Forces Command, or, for short, SOFCOM (in German ‘KSK’, for ‘Kommando Spezialkräfte’), encompasses the German Army’s special operations forces (SOF) and has unique capabilities at its disposal within the Bundeswehr.

Does France have SAS?

SAS and SARL are the two most commonly used corporate forms in France. These two companies are commercial structures, with limited liability, each with its own particularities.

What is the most elite French military unit?

Le Commando Hubert The elite of the French Navy. Equivalent to the British SBS and the US’s SEAL Team 6, Commando Hubert is at the tip of the spear of French SOF. It specializes in hostage rescue, counterterrorism — with a focus on maritime environments — direct action, and underwater special operations.

What is France’s most elite unit?

GIGN

National Gendarmerie Intervention Group
Type	Police tactical unit
Role	Counter-terrorism Law enforcement Special operations
Operations jurisdiction	National International
Headquarters	Satory, Yvelines, France 48°47′6.59″N 2°06′25.80″E

What is the German equivalent of the SAS?

The Special Forces Command (KSK)
The Special Forces Command (KSK), notionally the German equivalent of the SAS, has been thrown into turmoil after some of its soldiers were found to have hoarded army-issue firearms, exchanged Hitler salutes and joined far-right messaging groups.

What sniper does the KSK use?

Weaponry

Name	Type	Origin
Accuracy International AWM G24	Sniper rifle	United Kingdom
HK PSG-1	Sniper rifle	Germany
HK MG4	Squad automatic weapon	Germany
HK-21	General purpose machine gun	Germany