[3] The unit specialises in Counterterrorism, Unorthodox warfare, Special Reconnaissance, Combat Search and Rescue and Aerial guidance (JTACs).

[1] In 1935, the Soviets carried out the first parachute drops with their equipment and support materials and France, interested by this mode of deployment, sent three officers for training in the Soviet Union in order to familiarize themselves with the parachuting techniques and equipment used by the USSR.

[4] The CPA 10 was officially established on June 1, 1956, and upon its formation, took part in the Algerian War.

[7][8] Since early 2013 (January), the French Armed Forces including CPA 10 have been active in the Mali War with operations "Serval" and "Barkhane".

[9][10] During the 2018 Ouagadougou attacks the CPA 10 ensured the protection of both the French embassy in Burkina Faso and the Burkinabe Armed Forces General Staff.