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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the FDCC.

By Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek ,  Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base, Djibouti Feb 25, 2025
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

A U.S. service member climbs over an obstacle during the French Desert Commando Course swim pre-assessment at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

U.S. service members train for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

A U.S. service member climbs a net during training for the French Desert Commando Course swim pre-assessment at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb, 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

A U.S. service member holds a simulated drowning victim during training for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

The pool is set for U.S. service members to train for the French Desert Commando Course swim pre-assessment at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The pre-assessment includes a swim, obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. Since 2015, the French Forces stationed in Djibouti (FFDJ) have invited U.S. service members with Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier to participate in the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

U.S. service members complete obstacles while training for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

A U.S. service member performs a pull-up during training for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

A U.S. service member climbs a net during training for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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FDCC Swim Pre-Assessment Day 1

A U.S. service member climbs over an obstacle while training for the French Desert Commando Course at the French 5th Overseas Interarms Regiment Base pool, Djibouti, Feb. 10, 2025. The FDCC pre-assessment includes a swim obstacle course, five-mile run, knot tying and French weapons familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)
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