| 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment | |
|---|---|
 Cap badge of the Parachute Regiment | |
| Active | 1941–1948 1948–Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Airborne infantry |
| Role | Special operations support |
| Size | Battalion |
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Special Forces Support Group[1] |
| Nickname(s) | Sporting First |
| Motto(s) | Utrinque Paratus (Latin for "ready for anything") |
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| Drop zone flash |  |
The 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment (1 PARA), is a special forces battalion of the British Army's Parachute Regiment. Along with various other regiments and corps from across the British Armed Forces, it is part of Special Forces Support Group.
A specialized airborne light infantry unit, the battalion as of 2006 has been the main contributor of manpower to the British Army's Parachute Regiment and is capable of a wide range of operations. Personnel regularly deploy outside the United Kingdom on operations and training, 1 PARA is part of Special Forces Support Group and regarded as the elite of the Parachute Regiment deployed to assist United Kingdom Special Forces in a supporting role as well as being the main part of the hunter force on SF selection.[1]
All personnel complete the Pre Parachute Selection (P Company) course at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire (previously at Aldershot, Hampshire).
- ^ a b "Parachute Regiment". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 19 April 2020.