The Coastal Ranger Commando: Testing the Limits in the Norwegian Armed Forces

🧗The Coastal Ranger Commando is a highly elite and specialized unit in the Norwegian Armed Forces.

🌊One of the most dangerous aspects of the unit's work is boarding suspicious ships in rough seas.

🔒The identities of the members of the Coastal Ranger Commando are kept secret, and no outsiders are allowed access.

💪The selection process for the unit is extremely rigorous, with less than 1% of applicants making it through.

⌛️The Coastal Ranger Commando faces physical and mental challenges, including a demanding obstacle course and water tests.

How hard is it to join the Coastal Ranger Commando?

—The selection process is extremely difficult, and less than 1% of applicants are successful.

What are the main challenges the unit faces?

—The unit faces physical challenges like rough seas and demanding obstacle courses, as well as mental and psychological tests.

Do the members of the unit have to keep their identities a secret?

—Yes, the identities of the members of the Coastal Ranger Commando are kept secret, and no outsiders are allowed access.

What happens if someone doesn't pass the selection tests?

—If someone doesn't pass the selection tests, they are not able to join the unit and carry out missions.

What is the main goal of the Coastal Ranger Commando?

—The main goal of the unit is to secure Norwegian waters and protect against suspicious ship activity.

00:00The Coastal Ranger Commando is a secretive unit in the Norwegian Armed Forces that operates in the most inhospitable environments.

01:40Boarding ships is one of the most dangerous jobs in the military, especially in the rough seas of Norwegian waters.

04:40The selection process for the unit is extremely rigorous, with less than 1% of applicants making it through.

09:20The physical tests include a demanding obstacle course and exercises to test strength and endurance.

14:20The water tests involve jumping from a moving boat at different speeds and swimming for a certain distance.

16:10The recruits have to pass these tests in order to join the unit and carry out missions.

11:30The water cast exercise is one of the most challenging tests, with recruits jumping from a boat into the cold water.