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2192:"Édition Chronologique n° 45 du 29 octobre 2010".Le Ministère de la Défense instruction n°1515/DEF/EMA/OL/2 du 23 septembre 1983, modifiée, sur les filiations et l'héritage des traditions des unités; décision n°010318/DEF/CAB/SDBG/CPAG du 15 juillet 2008 portant création d'une commission des emblèmes. Art 1er. L'inscription "Koweït 1990-1991" est attribuée aux drapeaux et étendards des formations des armées énumérées ci-dessous. 2e R.E.I, 1er R.E.C, 6e R.E.G, 3e R.I.Ma, 1er R.P.I.Ma, 11e R.A.Ma, 4e Régiment de dragon, 1er Régiment de Spahis, 6e Régiment de Commandement et de Soutien, 1er R.H.C, 3e R.H.C, puis les formations de l'Armée de l'Air les 5e, 7e, 11e escadre de chasse, la 33e escadre de reconnaissance et les 61e et 64e escadre de transport. Le présent arrêté sera publié au bulletin officiel des armées, Hervé Morin.
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protection to the crew and VPS is air transportable by C-160 Transall or C-130 Hercules. In the French Army the VPS is equipped with 360° ring-mount over the rear body which is armed with a
Browning 12.7mm heavy machine gun or Gatling machine gun. One more 7.62mm machine is mounted on swivel station at the front of the crew compartment which is operated by the vehicle commander.
1217:. Today, this SAS heritage is still evident in its regimental motto "Qui Ose Gagne" ("Who Dares Wins") and in the awarding of the RAPAS Wings, reminiscent of the wartime SAS "Operational Wings" that can only be awarded to 1 RPIMa operators after they have successfully passed a series of strict selection requirements, including operational deployments.
1306:. As part of this process, in 1997, the nucleus of what was to become the army's BFST (Brigade des Forces Spéciales Terre) (Land Special Forces Brigade) was created and the 1 RPIMa became its core unit. All the while, the regiment participated in operations in the Balkans and in Africa; it was specifically involved in stalking war criminals in
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Between 1945 and 1954 the unit that was later to become the 1 RPIMa after a series of name changes, took part in the war in
Indochina, performing several of the more than 160 combat jumps carried out by French paratroopers during that conflict. After the war, the regiment underwent structural changes
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Special Recce Patrols (PRS): Having understood with time and experience that it is always better to act on intelligence which had been gathered and analyzed by operators that intimately know which method of operation would be best used by the action groups, the 1 RPIMa has decided to include in
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its specialized teams the PRS concept. The PRS are infiltrated ahead of the action teams and provide real time intelligence on the target area. The information gathered by the PRS is then transmitted by a variety of secure means to the command level which then disseminates it to the action groups.
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VPS Panhard VPS (VĂ©hicule
Patrouille SAS), based on the Mercedes-Benz 270 CDI G-Class 4x4 light tactical vehicle, is the vehicle used by French Army Special Forces. It is a rapidly deployable vehicle capable of long-duration missions in extremes of climate. An armored floor provides anti-landmine
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First step is a profile selection: Candidates will be selected regarding unit requirements and personal file (e.g. if the regiment needs some mountain specialists, they will ask for more mountain troopers to come for the selection). Candidates selected must attend the two weeks basic airborne
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True to their SAS ancestors, the 1 RPIMa has always maintained a motorized patrol capability. It currently centres on PATSAS patrols that are tasked with developing and refining the methods and equipment needed for such operations. In addition to the PATSAS, each RAPAS company fields several
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awarded the Free French SAS the right to wear the red beret of the
British SAS, which replaced the black beret worn until then. As the war drew to a close, 52 French SAS "sticks" (705 men) were parachuted into the Netherlands on April 7, 1945, causing major havoc in the rear areas of German
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The 1 RPIMa also fields a
Training and Operations company tasked with providing selection, basic and continuation training of the unit's manpower and a logistics company which supports the regiment in its daily and operational missions. As the unit was inspired by the British
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The last step of selection is the "stage CTE RAPAS" lasting six months. After completion of this "stage", candidates are fully assigned to the regiment as special force soldier. They will attend additional training to become specialists (bodyguards, pathfinders, etc.)
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Air delivery: the 1 RPIMa is unique in the way it has integrated air delivery component with teams able to rig and airdrop light to heavy loads and pallets in support of special operations from cargo aircraft of dedicated special operations division of the French air
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They wear standard French camouflage and webbing, except when doing CT/HR/CQB work. CQB kit includes a black balaclava, black nomex coveralls, non-slip boots, special webbing and holsters, medical kit for teams medics, gas masks, and special communications equipment.
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Regiment benefits from proximity to the Centre d'Entraînement Adapté (CTA), Europe's largest and most modern CQB facility (CQB = Close Quarters Battle or Killing House). The CTA is located in Pau and offers unmatched live firing capabilities for all sorts of CT
760:, 1CCP) during the link-up between advanced units of the 1st and 8th armies in the Gabes-Tozeur area of Tunisia. Previously a company of Free French paratroopers, the French SAS were the first of a range of units 'acquired' by Major Stirling as the SAS expanded.
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The 1 RPIMa relies on a number of skills to successfully carry out its missions. Most skills are either regiment or brigade-specific and need constant honing to be kept at the desired level of proficiency. They can be divided into several generic fields:
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or a lieutenant. NCOs are generally former enlisted men who rose from the ranks of the regiment, while officers come from various specialized schools (mostly
Infantry, Armour and Engineer) before following a specific course complemented by on-the-job
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Helicopter operations: Fast-roping and helicopter rappelling, special purpose infiltration and extraction rigs, LZ marking, special operation procedures, helicopter fire support, helicopter-borne sniper support, light helicopter insertion and
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Parachute operations: each member of the regiment is static-line parachute qualified using some specific low-altitude (125 meters) dropping techniques. The 1er RPIMa can also field different teams proficient in both
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Closed circuit breathing apparatus: the 1 RPIMa can field a complete closed circuit team for covert underwater missions. This team is not a combat diver team; its purpose is to use waterways as another infiltration
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On March 1, 1946 the 2 Battaillon de Choc S.A.S, (2 B.C-S.A.S) (2nd S.A.S shock battalion) was created from elements of the 1st
Parachute Chasseur Regiment (1 R.C.P) and the 1st Shock Parachute Infantry Regiment (1
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Second step of selection is "adaptation training" and "stage commando" lasting twelve weeks. Candidates must be above average to continue the training. Most cases of failure and RTU occur during this phase.
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motorised RAPAS groups. The mounts of motorised patrols are modified
Peugeot P4s, Mercedes VPS and ACMAT VLRA trucks, all fitted with machine guns, automatic cannons, mortars, AGLs or ATGWs.
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The Free French SAS took a major part in the epic battles of the SAS in Africa, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, earning French and foreign awards (including many British
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Afterwards, the company was dissolved and re-designated as an SAS Parachute Demi-Brigade from 1946 to 1949, then 1st Colonial Parachute Commando Demi-Brigade from 1949 to 1955 in
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The Marsouins and the Bigors have for Saint, God. This war calling concludes intimate ceremonies which part life in the regiments. Often also at origin as an act of grace to
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Open circuit breathing apparatus: the 1 RPIMa can field a complete open air circuit (scuba) team for beach recce or riverine operations using light crafts, including kayaks
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On October 23, 1947 the SAS Demi-Brigade became the Demi-Brigade Coloniale de Commandos Parachutistes SAS, D-B.C.C.P-S.A.S, (SAS Colonial Parachute Commando Demi-Brigade).
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The unit's mission has been mostly to support France's interests in Africa. Between 1974 and 1981, the 1 RPIMa underwent another mission change to focus on long-range
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In 1960 1 RPIMa was created. It continued in the training role until 1974, when the 1er RPIMa was transformed into a Special Forces unit, a role it still plays today.
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A regular influx of experienced NCOs volunteering from the French 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade keeps the Regiment up-to-date on modern mountaineering techniques
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On October 1, 1950 the colonial parachute commandos became the 1 Groupe Colonial de Commandos Parachutistes, (1 G.C.C.P) (1st Colonial Parachute Commando Group).
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There is also one command and logistics company and a training and operations company which is in charge of recruiting, and initial and continuing training.
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The 1 RPIMa can field several CT teams, all backed by specialized sniper teams proficient in calibers ranging from 5.56 mm to 12.7 mm (.50 cal)
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On September 25, 1947 the two S.A.S para battalions regrouped and became the 1 Bataillon Parachutiste SAS, (1 B.P-S.A.S) (1st S.A.S Parachute Battalion).
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On October 1, 1947 the Demi-Brigade Coloniale de Commandos Parachutistes D-B.C.C.P (Colonial Parachute Commando Demi-Brigade) was created in Brittany.
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Every year, the Regiment sends some of its members to foreign schools to improve its tactics and procedures in hostile environments (jungle, bush...)
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On January 1, 1948 the battalion became the 1 Bataillon Colonial de Commandos Parachutistes, (1 B.C.C.P) (1st Colonial Parachute Commando Battalion).
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as heir to the 2nd Parachute Chasseur Regiment of the Air Force, the regiment bears wearing the decoration bestowed on November 11, 1944 by général
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So as to prepare RAPAS units of the 1er RPIMa for operations over difficult terrain it can use French and foreign training centers on the world
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On February 25, 1958 the B.P.C became the Brigade Ă©cole des Parachutistes Coloniaux, (B.E.P.C) (Colonial Parachute Brigade Instruction Center).
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QUI OSE GAGNE: Association des Anciens Parachutistes Troupe de Marine et anciens de la Brigade des Parachutistes Coloniaux héritiers des S.A.S
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QUI OSE GAGNE: Association des Anciens Parachutistes Troupe de Marine et anciens de la Brigade des Parachutistes Coloniaux héritiers des S.A.S
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QUI OSE GAGNE: Association des Anciens Parachutistes Troupe de Marine et anciens de la Brigade des Parachutistes Coloniaux héritiers des S.A.S
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On March 1, 1951 the parachute commando group became the 1 Bataillon de Parachutiste Coloniaux, (1 B.P.C) (1st Colonial Parachute Battalion).
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Basic training leading to the first rung of the RAPAS ladder is the elementary RAPAS technical certificate, which takes six months to earn.
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RAPAS team members are sent regularly as permanent instructors to jungle and desert schools in French Guiana or friendly African countries
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The CQB skills are kept honed to a high level thanks to regular training in the CTA and cross training with French and Allied CT units.
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The 1ère CIA began operational missions, parachuting into occupied France in March 1941. The company was then split into two units, a
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On November 1, 1960 the B.P.OM became the Brigade Parachutiste d'Infanterie de Marine, B.P.I.Ma (Marine Infantry Parachute Brigade).
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RAPAS skill training is given to enlisted men and NCOs after they have completed a series of organic and basic regimental courses
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The 1 RPIMa is a modern, highly skilled and experienced Special Forces unit organized along company lines which is part of the
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and became a training depot for the entire colonial airborne forces. As such, it did not take part in the Algerian conflict.
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RAPAS training covers all the basics of special forces functions and is complemented by specific courses (marking out
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The list of operations shows a world-wide commitment since it ranges from Afghanistan to Africa and the Balkans.
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The 1 RPIMa is tasked with several jobs. These include: bodyguard for VIPs in conflict areas, direct action,
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patrols for almost a decade, while it still used its training skills to training friendly forces abroad.
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It is the heir to the first Colonial Parachute Commando
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The Fourragère bearing colors of the Légion d'Honneur
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are the standard sidearm carried by the soldiers. The
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during World War II. On September 15, 1940, General
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