 The naval infantry background dates back to 1762, when units of the French Army were detached to the French Navy for ship-borne and overseas duties.It is the heir to the first Colonial Parachute Commando Demi-Brigade, whose origins date back to World War II.Under the command of Captain Georges Bergé, the 1st Air Company was created in England on September 15, 1940 with parachute units of the Special Air Service (SAS).