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44 Parachute Regiment (South Africa)
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44 Parachute Regiment is the South African Army's chief airborne infantry unit. It was created in 2000 by redesignating 44 Parachute Brigade, and is based at the Tempe military base near Bloemfontein.
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Founded | 2000 (as regiment) |
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Type | Airborne Force |
Role | Light infantry Airborne force Special Forces support Rapid response Counter-insurgency |
Size | 3 Battalions |
Garrison/HQ | Tempe, Bloemfontein |
Nickname(s) | Parabats |
Beret Colour | Maroon |
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