2nd Commando Battalion (Belgium)

Commando Regiment (1945-1955)
2nd Commando Battalion (1955-)
Active1945-
Country Belgium
BranchLand Component
TypeAmphibious light infantry
RoleAmphibious warfare, Airborne, Air Assault
Size500
Part of'Special Operations Regiment'
Garrison/HQFlawinne
Motto(s)United We Conquer
Colors  [1]
MarchMarche des Commandos [2]
EngagementsBelgian Congo
Rwandan genocide
Insignia
Parachute Qualification Brevet
Commando Qualification Brevet

The 2nd Commando Battalion (French: 2e Bataillon de Commandos, officially abbreviated to 2 Codo) is a military formation of the Belgian Armed Forces and part of the 'Special Operations Regiment'. Its regimental traditions, including the name "Commando" and the green beret, were adopted from the Belgian soldiers who served in No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando during the Second World War.

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  2. ^ "March des Commandos Belges". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 21 November 2012.