3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment

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The 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) is a battalion of the Parachute Regiment, within the British Army and forms part of 16th Air Assault Brigade. The battalion is based at Merville Barracks, Colchester Garrison, England, and is trained for rapid deployment by parachute or air assault to conduct high‑readiness operations across a range of environments. 3 PARA regularly undertakes operational deployments and multinational exercises overseas. The battalion includes the Guards Parachute Platoon (6 Guards Platoon) in B Company, composed of volunteers from the five regiments of Foot Guards and infantry‑qualified Household Cavalry who have completed the Parachute Regiment selection course. Guards paratroopers can be distinguished by a "blue-red-blue" patch sewn beneath the Parachute Regiment cap badge on the maroon beret.

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