In September 1951 1er Groupement Autonome was established, consisting of two escadrons of Weasels (33 each), three escadrons of LVT-4 (11 each) and one fire support platoon of 6 LVT(A)-4.
In September 1951, the 1er Groupement Autonome was formed, comprising two weasel squadrons (33 each), three LVT-4 squadrons (11 each), and one fire support platoon of 6 LVT(A)-4.