Combat Forces - Paratroopers
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Airborne soldiers are elite force multipliers. Dropped behind enemy lines, they secure key objectives and conduct devastating ambushes. Discover the intense training required to become a paratrooper at two of the world's premier airborne schools, where soldiers learn these unique and critical capabilities.
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