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Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), [6] informally referred to as Para-Commandos, is a group of special forces battalions of the Parachute Regiment in the Indian Army.These units specialise in various roles including counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, direct action, hostage rescue, special reconnaissance and unconventional warfare.
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Parachute Team, called the Para-Commandos, is composed of volunteers from the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and U.S. government civilians who are assigned to Special Operations Command. They are selected for the team after a rigorous training program.
A need to reorganize the then Para commando battalions was felt as the existing battalions were essentially elite infantry troops. On 15 July 1987, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) gave his approval for the creation of HQ Special Forces and for raising the Special Forces Training Wing (SFTW) to cater for courses specific to special forces which were neither available nor feasible in other ...
That year, the parachutist and commando units were brought together to form the Para Commando Regiment. Later, an antitank company, a field artillery battery and a reconnaissance squadron were added to the regiment. In 1991, the regiment became the Para-Commando Brigade by adding new support units.
During the 4-week program, candidates are trained in rock, amphibious and commando techniques in order to cope with difficult terrains and circumstances, by day and night. The Para A Qualification Is given in the Para training center (CE Para) located in Schaffen near Diest.
The first phase of the Special Forces Qualification Course is Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), consisting of twenty-four days of training at Camp Mackall. [4] SFAS includes numerous long-distance land navigation courses. All land navigation courses are conducted day and night under heavy loads of equipment, in varied weather ...
The 3rd Parachute Battalion and the 2nd Commando Battalion personnel are all trained identically, and are designated as a Paracommando's on completion of their training, Personnel allocated to the 3rd Parachute Battalion are awarded the Parachute Maroon Beret, and wear the Parachute Qualification Brevet above the right side chest Pocket along ...
Kopasgat personnel are an integral part of the TNI-AU, having their own specialty. Kopasgat personnel have the qualifications and special ability to protect, defend and operate airfield facilities. The basic qualification for all Kopasgat personnel has been "para-commando". Other qualifications are added based on his specialty.