1 Parachute Battalion
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| Motto | Ex alto vincimus; (We conquer from Above) |
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| Founded | April 1 |
| 1961 | |
| Headquarters | Bloemfontein |
| Current commander | Lt. Col. D. Mziki |
| Notable commanders | Jan Breytenbach |
| Role | Airborne Infantry |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3131920 |
About 1 Parachute Battalion
1 Parachute Battalion is the only full-time paratroop unit of the South African Army. It was established on 1 April 1961 with the formation of the Parachute Battalion. After 1998 this unit was renamed to Parachute Training Centre.
