Belgian United Nations Command (1950-1955) 3rd Paracommando Battalion (1955-1959) 3rd Parachute Battalion (1959-) | |
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Active | 1950- |
Country | Belgium Luxembourg (1950-1953) |
Branch | Land Component |
Type | Airborne light infantry |
Role | Air Assault |
Size | 500 |
Part of | Special Operations Regiment |
Garrison/HQ | Tielen |
Motto(s) | "Belgium" |
Engagements | Korean War Congo Crisis Lebanon War in Afghanistan |
Insignia | |
Parachute Qualification Brevet | |
Commando Qualification Brevet |
The 3rd Parachute Battalion (French: 3ème Bataillon Parachutistes, Dutch: 3 Bataljon Parachutisten) is a military formation of the Belgian Land Component and part of the Special Operations Regiment. It carries on the regimental traditions of the Belgian Korean War volunteers.