Commandos Marine
The Commandos Marine are the special operation forces (SOF) of the French Navy. The Commandos Marine are nicknamed Bérets Verts (Green Berets). They operate under the Maritime Force of Sailor riflemen and Navy Commandos (FORFUSCO) and form part of the French Special Operations Command.
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| Active | 1942 – present |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Navy |
| Type | Special forces |
| Size | 721 authorized personnel (2017) |
| Garrison/HQ | Lorient Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer |
| Nickname(s) | bérets verts (green berets) |
| Motto(s) | Unis nous conquérons (United we conquer) |
| Mascot(s) | Jean-Louis |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Counter admiral Pierre-Marie Josserand de Briançon |
| Notable commanders | CDR. Philippe Kieffer LCDR. Victor Servent |
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