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The Special Forces Group is the only tier one special forces unit in the Belgian Land Component and part of the Special Operations Regiment. Members of the Special Forces Group are selected from all the components of the Belgian Armed Forces. Candidates must have at least three years' experience in the military to join the Special Forces Group. [3]
The Special Operations Regiment is a special operations force of the Land Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. Its headquarters is located in Heverlee. It was known as the Light Brigade until 3 July 2018 when it was renamed and transformed into its current form. [1]
The regiment consists of the two remaining Para-Commando battalions (3Para, 2Commando), the Special Forces Group (Belgium), a support unit of the Communication & Information Systems Group, the training centre for Parachutists and the training centre for Commandos. The 12/13th Battalion of the Line was transferred to the Motorized Brigade (Belgium).
The Special Operations Regiment combines the Belgian paratroopers, special operations and special forces units. All units of the regiment are airborne qualified. [20] Special Operations Regiment, in Marche-en-Famenne [20] Headquarters and Services Company, carrying the traditions of the 4th Commando Battalion in Heverlee; Special Forces Group ...
Battle of Normandy, Liberation of Belgium 1944, Yugoslavia: Brigade Piron, Liberation Battalion, 5th Regiment of the Line ... Special Forces Group: 2003–Present:
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The Belgian Air Component is the air arm of the Belgian Armed Forces. The history of the Belgian Air Force began in 1910 when the Minister of War, General Hellebout, decided after his first flight to acquire aeroplanes. On 5 May 1911 a Farman type 1910 was delivered, followed by a second on 24 May and two other in August of the same year.
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