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Re: 3PPCLI to lose Airborne Capability
What we could really use is an airborne brigade plus a couple of light infantry
brigades to go with our three mech infantry brigades.
But since we barly have enough airlift for a battalion it's not likely to happen
is it?
Geoff Tyrell wrote:
> 3PPCLI's Alpha Company may lose its parachute capability on return from its
> Bosnia tour of duty. Over the last 5 years, our airborne capability (with
> damn near everything else)has been slashed repeatedly. From a Regiment to 3
> companies, and from that to maybe 2. 240 paratroopers is ludicrous as an
> airborne force. We need at least a battalion.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Totis Viribus
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