3 Months to Become a Commando

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.