Parachute Regiment

The Parachute Regiment is the airborne infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1942. The 1st Battalion is permanently under the command of the Director Special Forces in the Special Forces Support Group (SFSG). The other battalions are the parachute infantry component of the British Army's rapid response formation, 16 Air Assault Brigade. Paratroopers are trained to conduct a range of missions, from prevention and pre-emption tasks, to complex, high intensity war fighting. Watchwords are professionalism, resilience, discipline, versatility, courage and self-reliance. Please Note: This page is unofficial . Any comments of racism, threats, bullying, sexual discrimination, hate speech or similar disrespectful behaviour, will be dealt with by removing your comment(s) from the post(s). The purpose of the page is purely for enjoyment purposes and general information sharing for Paratroopers past & present. Or for those that may be transitioning into the civilian world that may be seeking advice from those that already have. Or younger individuals thinking of joining the Parachute Regiment that can speak to some of the veterans.