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 special forces of the French Army, Navy and Air and Space Force, bringing them all under a single operational authority.

The Army Special Forces Command (French: Commandement des actions spéciales terre (CAST)) regroups the various special operations forces units of the French Army and is the command charged with overseeing them. It is based in Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

Modern equipment of the French Army is a list of equipment currently in service with the French Army. Figures are provided by the Ministry of Armed Forces for 2021. [1] [2]

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 were first activated in July of 2002 and they are still present.

Jul 15, 2024 · French special forces units represent a critical component of the French Armed Forces, renowned for their elite capabilities in unconventional warfare and counter-terrorism. These units engage in diverse operations worldwide, showcasing strategic excellence and adaptability to evolving threats.

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.

As of January 1, 2024, the CFST was replaced by the Special Actions Command Terre (CAST), which introduces three new capabilities: influence operations, operational military partnership, and cyber defense. These changes respond to evolving conflicts, hybrid warfare threats, and the need for psychological operations (PSYOPS).

The COS, also known as French SOCOM, is the organisation which coordinates the use of Special Forces (SF) of all branches of the French military (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and consists of approximately 3,000 personnel (MOD, 2012a).

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 special forces of the French Army, Navy and Air and Space Force, bringing them all under a single operational authority.

The Commander COM FST (Commandant les Forces Spéciales Terre) is the title of the professional head of the French Army’s Special Forces Command. The post holder is an OF-7 level officer, a Général de division (Major General) (MOD, 2016c).