French 23rd Parachute Regiment

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:color Blue and red
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:Special_Operations_Command
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_Jean_Dupont
gptkbp:country gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:FAMAS_rifle
PANTHER armored vehicle
VBCI infantry fighting vehicle
gptkbp:established gptkb:1956
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Carcassonne
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Carcassonne
gptkbp:historical_significance Counter-insurgency operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label French 23rd Parachute Regiment
gptkbp:insignia Parachute badge
Parachute with wings
gptkbp:motto nan
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Blue_Devils
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Algerian_War
gptkb:War_in_Afghanistan
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Chammal
gptkb:Operation_Serval
gptkb:Operation_Barkhane
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:previous_name 23rd Parachute Chasseur Regiment
gptkbp:role airborne operations
gptkbp:size approximately 1,000 personnel
gptkbp:tradition Parachutist's prayer
gptkbp:training parachute training
gptkbp:type parachute regiment
gptkbp:unit_history Contributes to national defense
Participated in numerous conflicts
Utilizes advanced technology in operations
Participates in national celebrations
Involved in humanitarian assistance missions
Participates in joint exercises with allies
Has a rich tradition of service
Engaged in peacekeeping missions
Recognized for valor and bravery
Engages in counter-terrorism operations
Active since 1956
Operates in diverse environments
Maintains high readiness status
Has a strong esprit de corps
Part of NATO operations
Highly trained in combat operations
Known for rapid deployment
Maintains a close relationship with the public
Recognized by various military awards
Specialized in airborne assaults
gptkbp:website www.23rp.fr
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Daguet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5