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The Brigada de Fusileros Paracaidistas (Parachute Riflemen Brigade) , also known as Chutes, is the Mexican Army premier airborne light infantry unit similar to the 75th Ranger Regiment and the British SFSG, the unit act as support for combat operations SEDENA's EMCDN SMUs such as FEBFP or FER.[citation needed]
| Parachute Riflemen Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Brigada de Fusileros Paracaidistas | |
BFP insignia
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| Active | 1946 – present |
| Country |  Mexico |
| Branch | Mexican Army |
| Type | Paratrooper |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | Headquarters 3 Parachute Riflemen Battalions 1 Parachute Rifle Special Forces Group 1 Logistics Company |
| Colors | Maroon beret |
| Engagements | Mexican Drug War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Classified |
| Notable commanders | Classified |
The brigade is currently headquartered at Santa Lucia Mexican Air Force Base N-1, State of Mexico and is composed of a headquarters company, one special missions unit (operationally under EMCDN command), a logistics company, a airborne training center, and three parachute riflemen battalions.[citation needed]
The Brigade's origin dates back to 1946 when Divisional General Francisco L. Urquizo and Director of Aeronautics Divisional General Gustavo Salinas Camiña elaborated a program to create the country's first Paratrooper unit. The plan consisted sending a group of officers and regular servicemen to Fort Benning, Georgia to be trained as paratroopers. By July 20, 1946. The first group under the command of Captain Albarrán López graduated paratrooper school, the second group under the command of Cavalry Lieutenant Jorge Munguía González graduated in the same year on August 3.[citation needed]
The new unit was based in Balbuena Military Camp, carrying out their first jump over Mexican territory on September 15, 1946. The same year the army moved the unit to its new Headquarters in Puebla, Puebla giving them designation of『Compañía Mínima de Aerotropas』( Minimum Airtrooper Company ). On February 15, 1947. The unit was reorganized into the『Compañía de Aerotropas』( Airtrooper Company ) and re-established in Military Camp No.1 in the Federal District. By 1969 the Brigada de Fusileros Paracaidistas was created and organized with three battalions, and one special forces group that was integrated in 1998.[1]
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