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Commando Hubert is a naval commando created in December 1947. It is named after Lieutenant Augustin Hubert, killed in action June 6, 1944 at Riva Bella.
Commando Hubert is a combat swimmer unit assigned to the French Navy's COFUSCO. The unit is tasked with conducting maritime special operations in support of the French Navy and intelligence services, primarily the DGSE (the French foreign intelligence directorate). The unit was initially raised during WWII as a commando-trained naval infantry unit. When first organized, Commando Hubert specialized in conducting amphibious operations, raids, and other direct-action missions.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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