1st Paratroopers Battalion (Belgium)
| 1st Paratroopers Regiment (1946-1951) 1st Paratroopers Battalion (1951-2011) | |
|---|---|
Soldiers of the 1st Paratroopers Battalion in action during Operation Dragon Rouge. | |
| Active | 1946-2011 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Branch | Belgian Land Component |
| Type | Airborne forces |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | Paracommando Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Diest |
| Motto(s) | Who Dares Wins |
| Colors | |
| March | March of the Belgian Parachutists |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Major Eddy Blondeel |
| Insignia | |
| Cap badge | |
| Paratrooper Qualification Brevet | |
The 1st Paratroopers Battalion (French: 1er Bataillon Parachutiste, Dutch: 1 Bataljon Parachutisten) or 1 PARA was a one of four airborne forces battalion unit of the Belgian Army and part of the Para-Commando Brigade from 1946 to 2011, which specialized in airborne operations, combat patrol, commando style raids, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, special operations, and special reconnaissance. Its regimental traditions, including its badge and motto, were heavily influenced by the experience of many of its personnel in Belgian SAS during the Second World War. The battalion was disbanded on 1 July 2011.