Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine
These German special marines are called the Kampfschwimmer (Combat Swimmers), or KSM, and are the single special-purpose unit within Germany’s Navy. Once Germany joined NATO in 1955, KSM was established. Men who did not have a Nazi past were recruited for the first unit. In order to become part of this elite unit, one must pass a rigorous training period. Candidates must run 5,000 meters in less than 24 minutes, stay underwater without breathing for 60 seconds, swim 30 meters underwater without equipment, among many other grueling tests. However, many say the physical training is much easier to overcome than the psychological load such as, fear that causes many to drop out during training.
Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine
1st Raider/Paratrooper Brigade
Most refer to these Greek elite forces as simply, Raider Forces. Part of the uniform includes their unit insignia with a winged sword. This sword represents the “deadly, silent and swift” that this special forces unit embodies. Along the winged sword is a scroll with their motto, “Who Dares Wins,” which is a tribute to the Free Greek Special Forces who served in the second World War. This fierce group carries out operations such as, reconnaissance, guerrilla warfare and airborne operations, among many more.
1st Raider/Paratrooper Brigade
