Who is the commanding officer of the Parachute Regiment?
Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom)
| Parachute Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Colonel-in-Chief | HRH Prince of Wales |
| Colonel Commandant | Maj.-Gen. Andrew Harrison, DSO, OBE |
| Notable commanders | Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley Sir Roland Gibbs Sir Mike Jackson Sir Rupert Smith |
| Insignia |
Are the Parachute Regiment Special Forces?
The Parachute Regiment is the airborne infantry regiment of the British Army. The 1st Battalion is permanently under the command of the Director Special Forces in the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG).
Is the Parachute Regiment elite?
THE Parachute Regiment is considered to be the one the world’s elite military units and it has served in all of Britain’s recent armed conflicts. As a new TV series The Paras: Men of War lifts the lid on their training, here’s what you need to know about the regiment.
How hard is it to get into the Paras?
Phase 1 is 30 weeks in total and it takes place at Catterick. This initial Parachute Regiment training course is called the PARA Combat Infantry Course, and it is extremely tough to get through. You will need to be extremely fit, determined, courageous and resilient.
How many battalions are in the Parachute Regiment?
The Parachute Regiment is formed from 3 regular battalions and 1 reserve. 1 PARA is assigned to the Special Forces Support Group and come under the control of the UKSF directorate. 2 & 3 PARA provide troops for 16 Air Assault Brigade. 4 PARA are a territorial unit who provide reserves integrated into 2 and 3 PARA.
Can you join the Paras as an officer?
The POIC is designed to assess whether candidates have the potential to serve as an officer in the Parachute Regiment. Candidates are required to undergo a number of physical tests in which they are expected to show both mental and physical robustness, as well as a team task to evaluate their leadership potential.