themobfoundmeguilty

They're treated more like a regular Army unit these days. But in the Legion they have Special Operations units now that have their own selection and training. So you have to join the legion first and then try to get in those units. I believe the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Parachute regiments are their spec ops much how the SAS are paras.

You're right. I believe the first and third were disbanded. The second is still active.