COCOM — Special Forces (Comando de Operaciones Especiales de Contraterrorismo)
Colombia's maritime special operations unit — conducting counter-terrorism, direct action, and hostage rescue missions. COCOM operators are drawn from Marine Corps volunteers and undergo extended selection and training. The unit has conducted real-world counter-terrorism and counter-narcotics direct action operations. COCOM has worked alongside US special operations forces in bilateral counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism missions.
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COCOM — Special Forces (Comando de Operaciones Especiales de Contraterrorismo) (Infantería de Marina (Colombian Marine Corps)) — Frequently Asked Questions
Q01Is COCOM — Special Forces (Comando de Operaciones Especiales de Contraterrorismo) in the Infantería de Marina (Colombian Marine Corps) (Colombia) worth it?
Q02What does the Infantería de Marina (Colombian Marine Corps) tell recruits about COCOM — Special Forces (Comando de Operaciones Especiales de Contraterrorismo)?
Q03What is COCOM — Special Forces (Comando de Operaciones Especiales de Contraterrorismo) in Colombia actually like according to veterans?
Q04What does a COCOM — Special Forces (Comando de Operaciones Especiales de Contraterrorismo) do in the Infantería de Marina (Colombian Marine Corps)?
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