1st Para-commando Battalion

1st Para-commando Battalion
Active 1976 – Present
Country Bangladesh
Allegiance People's Republic of Bangladesh
Type Special Operations Force
Role Special Operations
Size CLASSIFIED
Part of Bangladesh Army Special Forces
Nickname(s) The Cheetahs
Motto(s) DO OR DIE
Equipment Colt M4A1, Pindad SS2V5, Type 56, Type 81, Dugnov SVD, Uzi, Mini-Uzi, Aug A3, QBZ 95, FN P90, Accuracy International AWM, M1911, Colt 9mm SMG, CPW, Kriss Super V, MP5A3, AR-M14SF, DAEWII K7
Engagements

The 1st Para-commando Battalion (also known as The Cheetahs) is a commando unit in the Bangladesh Armed Forces, established in 1976 from inspiration of Special Air Service.


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