2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment

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The Second Battalion, Parachute Regiment (2 PARA), is a battalion of the Parachute Regiment within the British Army and forms part of 16th Air Assault Brigade. An airborne light infantry battalion, 2 PARA is trained and equipped to deploy at short notice across a broad spectrum of operations. Its roles include air assault and parachute insertion, rapid reaction tasks, and expeditionary warfare in diverse environments. The battalion is capable of conducting high-readiness missions ranging from conventional combat operations to peace support, humanitarian assistance, and security tasks, often operating as part of the British Army’s global response forces. It is based at Merville Barracks in Colchester Garrison, England.

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