FORFUSCO
FORFUSCO is a syllabic abbreviation for the Force maritime des fusiliers marins et commandos, headquartered in Lorient, is the French Navy organisation responsible for and in command of the Fusiliers Marins and Commandos Marine. FORCUSCO is headed by a general officer with the title of A'dmiral commandant Les fusiliers marins et co'mmandos.
This force carries out:
- Advanced force and reconnaissance operations from the sea
- Special operations
- Protection of key sites and vessels of the French Navy
- Provision of security for elements of the naval forces.
Sailor Riflemen
Battalions and companies of sailors are dedicated to the protection of sensitive naval sites. The sailors are also an integral part of buildings as domestic service - called "bidellerie" in navy slang.There are seven companies of sailors, which provide protection for the following sites:
- Military port of Cherbourg
- Submarine base in Île Longue and pyrotechnics in Guenvénez
- Naval aviation base in Lann Bihoué
- Communications center in Rosnay, Indre
- Communications center in Sainte-Assise, Seine-et-Marne
- Communications center in Villepinte France and South Saissac, Aude
- Naval aviation base in Lanvéoc-Poulmic
- Sailor riflemen and Commando training center Lorient
They also support operations of the Navy Commandos, augment boarding parties and provide military training to the French navy.