Physical Fitness Requirements from the French Special Forces

Physical Fitness Test Commando Marine

Commando Marine, one of the special forces of France, are specialized in hostage rescue, sea assault, and parachuting into hostile territory. With the Fusilier Marins, they form FORFUSCO, a joint special force maritime component of the French Military.

Motto: "Honneur, Patrie, Valeur, Discipline"
Translation: Honour, Homeland, Valour, Discipline

Established in: "1942"

The candidates will go through STAC, Stage Commando, which is held twice a year. Only 40 soldiers will make it into the commando marine every year. Less, a very small amount will make it further into Commando Hubert, which is the equivalent of Seal Team Six in the U.S. Most candidates come from the fusilier marins.

To join, one must be aged from 19 to 29. You have to be a French citizen. Women are allowed to test as well. So far, no woman has made it through the selection process.

Chart Standards Commando Marine

#	Exercises	Pass	Good	Great	Gold
1.	1.5 K Ruck Run	- 9:00 min	- 7:00 min	- 6:30 min	- 6:00 min
2	8 KM Ruck	-45:00 min	-41:00 min	-39:00 min	-38:00 min
3	Water Dive Test	+ 5 Meter Deep Dive. This is a Fail / Pass Event
4	Firemen Carry	-24.00 sec	-23.00 sec	-22.30 sec	-22.00 sec
5	2x Rope Climb	+ 7 Meter have to be climbed 2x back to back
6	Pullups	+ 15 reps	+ 18 reps	+ 21 reps	+ 24 reps
7	Pushups	+ 15 reps	+ 30 reps	+ 45 reps	+ 60 reps

It seems that the newer version of the test is spread onto two days to give the candidate some rest. It also follows a different order. It starts with 2 rope climbs with an 11 kg ruck, 30 squats, 40 sit-ups, 8 pullups, and 90-meter firemen carry. The next day is set for 1.5 K Ruck Run and the 8 K Ruck March, followed by a 50-meter swim with a 4-meter dive.

The listed test here is a little harder as all exercises are performed within one day. It is also to note that for the firemen carry, the time starts before you lift the other candidate on your back, which makes it harder to pass. Usually, candidates have to team up with another candidate of the same physical profile.

Physical Requirements and Information from other units

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Commando Marine Evaluation Weeks

During the next 2 weeks, the candidates are tested daily. Right after the initial selection day test, where the candidates had to run 8KM with 11 KG, the next day, they have to run 15 km with a 15 KG Ruck. They get only 3-6 hours of sleep a day, have little time to eat, are constantly exposed to cold temperatures, the water sometimes measuring 8 degrees celsius. They will also have to run 25 KM, a half marathon with 11 KG and their weapon, will have to dive 15 meters, and face each other in hand to hand combat. Only a handful of candidates makes it through to get to the Stage Commando also called STAC.

Commando Marine Fitness Test Video

Stage Commando - Commando Marine

During Stage Commando Phase, Candidates will undergo further testing. The goal of the course is to develop the moral and physical qualities which are essential in the job of a Commando Operator. This phase lasts 16 weeks and Only 10% will make it through. 6 weeks are considered the introduction phase, where candidates will learn the basics for the job as a Commando Marine Operator. 1 week more week of testing, before they will go into 2 weeks of parachuting school. They then proceed into further specialized 6 weeks of training, consisting of demolition, boating, shooting, close quarter combatives, water sports, swimming, rappelling, and so on. The last week is another tough week which is considered exercise week, where most likely all the various events, are forget into one final test.

At the end of the 16 weeks, they will be able to join, if they make it through, one of the different units. Commando Hubert, cannot be joined at this time. They have to have 5 years under their belt, before getting into further testings and a different selection process.

Commando Marine Fitness Test

Qualities and Characteristics

Qualities and Characteristics of a Commando Marine Operator: To be a Commando Marine Soldier, one must have the inner drive and motivation to be one. They have to have extremely high levels of Endurance and Strength. They have to be humble and team players, have to have good mental fortitude and toughness, and good situational analysis capabilities. They have to be of high intelligence.

The average operator might be of average size and height, packed with lots of muscles, with a discreet personality. They come with a will to make the mission a success, willing to sacrifice their health for the mission.