naval commandos

Seaborne special forces

Naval commandos are elite military personnel trained for amphibious and maritime special operations—raids, reconnaissance, sabotage, and hostage rescue conducted from or near water.

They operate from submarines, ships, or small watercraft, often infiltrating coastal targets.

Most major navies maintain such units: the U.S.

Navy SEALs, British Special Boat Service, and Russian Naval Spetsnaz are prominent examples.

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