2e REP: GCP Commandos training

See a few nice images of the Parachute Commando Group (Groupement des Commandos Parachutistes, GCP) from the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP) during their training in Corsica last month.

The GCP is a platoon consisting of around 24 para-legionnaires (devided into two groups), who passed several hard tests to get in (including running 18,6 miles / 30 km in less than 4 hours, in full equipement and with 24 pounds / 11 kg in the backpack).

The GCP is the elite of the 2e REP, a special mission unit trained in counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence techniques. Being fully autonomous, it operates around the world, in military operations alsongside 2e REP or other French units. The GCP is assigned to Military Support Company (CA), 2e REP.

2e REP - 2 REP - Legion - GCP - 2017
2e REP GCP Commandos training in Corsica
© Photo credit: 2e REP – Légion étrangère
2e REP - 2 REP - Legion - GCP - 2017
2e REP GCP Commandos training in Corsica
© Photo credit: 2e REP – Légion étrangère

See more images here: Commandos parachutistes — entraînement au tir, Casta, 2017

 

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