44 Parachute Regiment (South Africa)

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.

44 Parachute Regiment
44 Parachute Regiment emblem
Founded2000 (as regiment)
Country South Africa
Branch South African Army
TypeAirborne Force
RoleLight infantry
Airborne force
Special Forces support
Rapid response
Counter-insurgency
Size3 Battalions
Garrison/HQTempe, Bloemfontein
Nickname(s)Parabats
Beret ColourMaroon
Engagements
  • South African Border War
  • Operation Reindeer
  • Battle of Cassinga
  • Southern African Development Community intervention in Lesotho
  • Operation Boleas
  • South African military assistance to the Central African Republic
  • United Nations Force Intervention Brigade
Commanders
Notable
commanders
  • Commandant Willem Louw
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