50th Indian Parachute Brigade 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade | |
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Active | 1941 – present |
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Branch | ![]() ![]() |
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 |
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
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