How many Danish Frogmen have there been?

Since its creation in 1957, 311 have completed the training, and become a Frogman. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark passed selection and completed continuation training to become a badged Frogman, in the course of which he earned the nickname “Pingo”.

How hard is it to be a Danish Frogman?

“The Frogman selection is toughest, they spend all the time in cold, dark water. The course has rougher handling of students and is way longer.” “No way, the Jaeger selection is way more intense. It has higher demands and pushes you further by way of harsh marches.”

Who are the Frogman Corps in the Danish Navy?

The Frogman Corps (Danish language: Frømandskorpset ) is the maritime special operations force of the Danish Defence part of Special Operations Command. On 1 July 2015, the Frogman Corps transferred from the Royal Danish Navy to the newly established Special Operations Command.

When did the Frogman Corps transfer from the Navy?

(December 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The Frogman Corps ( Danish: Frømandskorpset) is the maritime special operations force of the Danish Defence part of Special Operations Command. On 1 July 2015, the Frogman Corps transferred from the Royal Danish Navy to the newly established Special Operations Command.

Where are the huntsmen Corps located in Denmark?

(December 2014) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) The Jaeger Corps also known as the Huntsmen Corps ( Danish: Jægerkorpset) is an elite special operations force of the Danish Defence part of Special Operations Command, formerly of the Royal Danish Army, based at Aalborg Air Base .

Is there a Danish Naval Special Forces Corps?

The corps regularly trains with similar units from different countries, such as the US Navy SEALs, US Army DELTA, British SAS and the Danish naval special forces group, the Frogman Corps. The corps is based on the structure and modus operandi of the British SAS.