3 Months to Become a Commando

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00:00:00 - Introduction to the Marine Commandos: Overview of elite French Navy unit and their missions. 00:02:30 - Arrival at Training Camp: 88 recruits begin the brutal selection course. 00:06:50 - First Eliminations: Some candidates quit or are dismissed immediately. 00:09:12 - Physical Endurance Tests: Rope climbs, team carries, and strict punishments. 00:14:05 - Resin Cheating Incident: A candidate uses resin for grip—group punished to reinforce team values. 00:18:00 - Tank Crossing Challenge: Cold-water swim eliminates many—only 39 remain. 00:21:15 - Weapon Discipline: Instructors enforce strict rules on keeping weapons close at all times. 00:23:40 - Bivouac & Surprise Night Attack: Candidates face a 2 AM forest assault drill. 00:25:20 - Historical Segment: Commando Kieffer: Story of the WWII French commandos on D-Day. 00:27:40 - Jungle Obstacle Course: Nicknamed candidates like “Piano” and “Mister Bean” start to stand out. 00:33:10 - Injury Setbacks: Cuts, bruises, and exhaustion begin to take their toll. 00:36:45 - Rifle Retention Drill: Candidates must sleep, eat, and move with rifles at all times. 00:40:00 - Resin Man Quits: A standout candidate exits due to mental fatigue. 00:45:40 - Final Motivation Speech: Officer reinforces the value of perseverance and legacy of the Green Beret. 00:48:50 - Zodiac Sea Training Begins: Prepares candidates for the next phase of water-based operations. 00:49:10 - Water Survival Drill: Candidate 74 panics in freezing water—fails to activate life jacket. 00:51:55 - Ice Tank Training: Recruits endure prolonged exposure to cold; focus on mental resilience. 00:56:12 - Advanced Abseiling: Trainees must tie knots correctly; mistakes lead to dangerous slips. 01:00:14 - Bag Inspection & Chocolate Punishment: Surprise inspection leads to team-wide pushups over forbidden chocolate. 01:01:25 - More Dropouts: 15 more candidates leave due to injury—only 24 remain. 01:04:03 - Grappling Hook Test Begins: Critical test with one chance—failure means losing weekend leave. 01:06:46 - Team Sacrifice: Entire group gives up leave in solidarity with those who failed. 01:10:58 - 30km Endurance March: Brutal long-distance march with packs and rifles. 01:14:34 - Final Retests for Mr. Bean & Piano: Last chance to qualify—Piano succeeds, Mr. Bean hesitates at tank jump. 01:17:59 - Final Verdict: Four eliminated—including Mr. Bean; 16 pass on to next phase. 01:24:00 - Surprise Coxage Test Begins: Ambushed, hooded, interrogated; no footage due to secrecy. 01:28:14 - Labyrinth Escape: Blindfolded recruits must escape tunnel system—none break. 01:29:13 - Green Beret Ceremony: Held at Ouistreham on D-Day anniversary, with veterans and family. 01:32:54 - Farewell & Reflection: Instructors bid goodbye; recruits are now full-fledged Marine Commandos.