Air Parachute Commando No. 10

Air Parachute Commando No. 10
Commando parachutiste de l'air no 10
ActiveJune 1, 1956
Country France
BranchFrench Air and Space Force
TypeSpecial Forces
RoleSpecial Reconnaissance
Unorthodox warfare
Counterterrorism
Part ofSpecial Operations Command
Garrison/HQOrléans – Bricy Air Base
PatronSaint Michael
Motto(s)Sicut aquila
Like an eagle
EngagementsAlgerian War

War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

  • Operation Blacksmith Hammer

War on terror

Operation Serval

Operation Barkhane
DecorationsCross 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]

  1. ^ a b Momi, Rachele (2023-04-01). "French Air and Space Force Special Forces Brigade (BFSA)". Grey Dynamics. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  2. ^ "C.P.A. 10, FRANCE". www.harbour-rights.com. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  3. ^ France, Centre (2023-01-20). "Armée - On recrute fort à la base aérienne 123 d'Orléans-Bricy et notamment des Forces spéciales". www.larep.fr. Retrieved 2023-08-26.