06. 1952, training of the Para Commando Regiment.

 

In 1952, all the "Commando" and "Parachutist" units are amalgamated in a Para-Commando Regiment under the command of Lieutenant-colonel George DANLOY.

 

The Para-Commando Regiment is then made up of:

·     a Staff (Citadel of Namur) ;

·     a Commando Battalion (Seilles) ;

·     a Parachutist Battalion (Bourg-Léopold) ;

·     an Instruction Centre (Citadel of Namur) ;

·     a Commando Training Centre (Marche-les-Dames) ;  

·     a Parachutist Training Centre (Schaffen).

 

 

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