Service members prepare for French Desert Commando Course

U.S. military members conducted a physical training test at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 5, 2017. The test was in preparation for an upcoming multi-day French Desert Commando Course that will challenge participants physically and mentally through land and water obstacles, combat scenarios and extreme endurance exercises while surviving in austere field conditions.



By Staff Sgt. Eboni Prince Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Djibouti Aug 12, 2017
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U.S. military members conducted a physical training test at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Aug. 5. The test was in preparation for an upcoming multi-day French Desert Commando Course that will challenge participants physically and mentally through land and water obstacles, combat scenarios and extreme endurance exercises while surviving in austere field conditions.

There are approximately 80 slots available for individuals at Camp Lemonnier to participate in the next course which begins Sept. 12.

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