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Egyptian Airborne | |
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قوات المظلات المصرية | |
Active | 1954 - present |
Country | Egypt |
Allegiance | Egypt |
Branch | Egyptian Army |
Type | Airborne Infantry |
Role | Special Operations |
Size | 3 Brigades, 2 Regiments and 4 Battalions |
Garrison/HQ | Inshas |
Nickname(s) | Sky Devils |
Motto(s) | Strength, Determination, Faith |
March | March of the Paratroops |
Mascot(s) | Winged Devil |
Anniversaries | 10th of July |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Mehrez Abdel Wahab |
The Egyptian Airborne Corps are the airborne infantry units of the Egyptian Army.