Pathfinders Company (Portugal)
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The Air-Land Pathfinders Company (Portuguese: Companhia de Precursores Aeroterrestres) - known as the Precs - is a forward observer, long-range penetration, and special reconnaissance unit of the Portuguese Paratroopers. This unit is part of the Airborne Support Battalion which is based in Tancos. Its specialty is high altitude mission insertions through the use of HAHO and HALO jumps and reconnaissance of landing zones for other paratroopers to be dropped.
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Air-Land Pathfinders Company | |
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Portuguese: Companhia de Precursores Aeroterrestres | |
Active | Unknown – Present day |
Country | Portugal |
Allegiance | Portugal |
Branch | Portuguese Army |
Type | Pathfinder |
Size | 60 elements (1 company) |
Part of | Aeroterrestrial Support Battalion |
Nickname(s) | Precs |
Motto(s) | Deixa arder em ti a chama de ser Prec Let burn in you the flame of being Prec |
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It is also an operational unit for the Portuguese Rapid Reaction Brigade (BRR), one of the three brigades that make up the Portuguese Army.