Everything needed for an operation is air-dropped / lifted into action with the men. The Parachute Regiment is designed as a self-sufficient assault force. The Parachute Regiment in the Falklands ConflictĢ PARA, as part of 16 AA Bde, took part in the NATO operation to gather and destroy the weapons of ethnic Albanian groups in Macedonia.Īs part of NATO efforts to stabilize Afghanistan (ISAF), 2 PARA deployed to the capital, Kabul.ġ and 3 PARA, reinforced by 100+ troops from 4 PARA, deploy with 16 Air Assault Brigade for the British part in the US-led invasion of Iraq.ģ PARA, at the core of 3 PARA Battle Group, deploy to Helmand Province, Afghanistan as part of ongoing NATO stabilization and reconstruction efforts in the region. Some notable Parachute Regiment operations include: Paras in the SFSG provide continuing support to SAS and SBS operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Members of 3 PARA were recently (2006) deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan where they fought almost daily battles with Taliban forces.
The Parachute Regiment further distinguished itself during the 1982 Falklands conflict, where they fought and won several key battles. The Paras have been at the forefront of many British actions in World War 2 and onwards. It's been reported that the SAS is now made up of close to 60% ex-Paras.
Their ethos, training and experience makes a PARA an ideal candidate for joining the Special Air Service. The PARA's regimental motto is “’Utrinque Paratus’ (‘Ready for Anything’). The Paras' intensive training and regimental culture instills in them a fierce sense of confidence and aggression - qualities essential for airborne shock troops. Paras perform a static-line jump from a C-130 Hercules cargo plane Parachute Regiment Ethos Paratroopers from each Parachute Regiment batallion wear colour-coded flashes below their PARA Wings on their right arms to identify them. 6 (Guards Parachute) Platoon, which is drawn from the 5 Foot Guards regiments. Now armed with the Javelin anti-tank missile system (previously Milan)Ī, B & C Coys. Support Coy provides both direct and indirect fire support to the Rifle Companies and is comprised of an HQ element and several platoons: Provides logistic, medical and admin support to BHQī, C & D Coys provide the main assault units and are each comprised of a Company HQ and 3 platoons, with each platoon formed from 3 sections. *note: 2 and 3 PARA ORBATs are currently undergoing restructing as part of the ARMY 2020 program.Ĩ x 2-man teams using L115a3 sniper rifles A gripping account of 3 PARA battle group's experiences in Helmand Province in 2006 features many great stories of the Pathfinders, Paras and Gurkhas in various skirmishes with the TalibanĪ superb set of tales of courage under fire PARA Battalion ORBATsġ, 2 and 3 PARA's order of battle (ORBAT) are slightly different to each other.
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