1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment
Airborne light infantry unit of the British Army
1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment
The 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment (1 PARA), is a battalion of the Parachute Regiment within the British Army and forms the principal component of the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG), a tri-service formation that includes personnel from across the British Armed Forces. An airborne light infantry battalion with a specialised role, 1 PARA is trained and equipped to support United Kingdom Special Forces in a range of high-readiness operations. Within the SFSG, its roles include acting as a quick reaction force for Special Air Service and Special Boat Service operations; establishing outer cordons and securing areas of operation; supporting large-scale offensive actions alongside special forces units; conducting diversionary or secondary assaults; and providing blocking forces against counter-attacks. Additional responsibilities include training and mentoring foreign military forces and contributing to domestic counter-terrorism duties. The battalion provides the majority of manpower...
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