Aeroterrestrial Support Battalion
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The Batalhão de Apoio Aeroterrestre (Aeroterrestrial Support Battalion), based at the ETP - Escola de Tropas Páraquedistas (Parachute Troops School), in Tancos is unit responsible for the execution of several key missions of the Portuguese Parachute Troops, such as the operation of launch zones (CPRECs), folding and maintenance of parachutes (CEA) and launching of air supply (CAA).[1]
| Aeroterrestrial Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
 Aeroterrestrial Support Battalion during a demonstration in 2016 | |
| Country |  Portugal |
| Branch | Portuguese Army |
| Type | Paratrooper |
| Size | Battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Tancos Military Base |
Organization
[edit]The missions of the Airborne Operational Battalion are delegated to the various companies that comprise it:[2]
- Airborne Precursors Company (CPRECs) — A Pathfinder unit;
- Air Equipment Company (CEA) - Folding and maintenance of equipment necessary to carry out airborne operations;
- Air Supply Company (CAA) - Preparation and launch of air supply cargoes;
- Service Company (CS-BOAT) - Battalion administrative services;
- War dogs (integrated in CS-BOAT) - Training and employment of missions that require cinetechnic techniques.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "DIA DOS PÁRA-QUEDISTAS E DA ESCOLA DE TROPAS PÁRA-QUEDISTAS | Operacional" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ "DEMONSTRAÇÃO DE CAPACIDADES DA BRIGADA DE REAÇÃO RÁPIDA - 2019 | Operacional" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-22.
- ^ "CÃES DE GUERRA SALTAM EM TANCOS | Operacional" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-22.
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