Air Parachute Commando No. 10 | |
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Commando parachutiste de l'air no 10 | |
Active | June 1, 1956 |
Country | France |
Branch | French Air and Space Force |
Type | Special Forces |
Role | Special Reconnaissance Unorthodox warfare Counterterrorism |
Part of | Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Orléans – Bricy Air Base |
Patron | Saint Michael |
Motto(s) | Sicut aquila Like an eagle |
Engagements | Algerian War
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
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Decorations | Cross for Military Valour |
The Air Parachute Commando No. 10 (CPA 10), is a French special forces unit of the French Air and Space Force and is attached to the Special Operations Command.[1][2] It is currently headquarterd in Air Base 123.[3] The unit specialises in Counterterrorism, Unorthodox warfare, Special Reconnaissance, Combat Search and Rescue and Aerial guidance (JTACs).[1]