| Belgian United Nations Command (1950-1955) 3rd Paracommando Battalion (1955-1959) 3rd Parachute Battalion (1959-) | |
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Para_beix.jpg) Soldiers from the 3rd Parachute Battalion parade in Kortrijk, 1971. | |
| 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 |
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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.