Frogman Corps (Denmark)
The Frogman Corps (Danish: Frømandskorpset) is the maritime special operations force of the Danish Armed Forces 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.
Frogman Corps | |
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Frømandskorpset | |
Emblem of the Frogman Corps | |
Active | 17 June 1957 – present |
Country | Denmark |
Branch | Royal Danish Navy |
Type | Frogman |
Role | Special operations Combat diving Special reconnaissance |
Size | 150 |
Part of | Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Kongsøre |
Nickname(s) | FKP, Et hold af frøer |
Engagements | Operation Ocean Shield |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (United States) |
Website | Official Facebook page |
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