50th Parachute Brigade (India)
The 50th Parachute Brigade is a brigade-sized formation of the Indian Army. Its main force is formed of battalions of the Parachute Regiment. It consists of 3 Parachute Regiment battalions, supported by units of the Regiment of Artillery, the Corps of Engineers and the Army Medical Corps
| 50th Indian Parachute Brigade 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941 – present |
| Country | British India (1941–1947) India (1947–present) |
| Branch | British Indian Army (1941–1947) Indian Army (1947–present) |
| Type | Airborne forces Special forces |
| Role | Airborne forces Counter-insurgency Counter-terrorism Direct Action Foreign Internal Defence Raiding Special operations Special Reconnaissance Unconventional warfare |
| Size | Brigade |
| Headquarters | Agra |
| Engagements | Burma Campaign 1961 Indian Annexation of Goa Operation Cactus Operation Vijay |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier Mohammad Usman Brigadier Sagat Singh Brigadier Farukh Bulsara |
An Indian Army paratrooper with the 50th Parachute Brigade jumps from an aircraft.
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