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43rd Airborne Mechanized Battalion

HQ		Chrudim
Brigade		4th Rapid Deployment Brigade (HQ Havlickuv Brod)
History		The Airborne Mechanized Battalion continues the traditions of the First Czechoslovak Airborne Battalion at the birth of which were today´s veterans of WWII. Since November 1st, 1991, the soldiers of the Battalion have been carrying historical name of the "71th Battalion of Czechoslovak Paratroopers". They are bearers of great traditions of this Battalion. The Battalion was established on April 1st, 1994 by completing the 71st Battalion of Rapid Deployment.
Profile		The Airborne Mechanized Battalion is a universally prepared airborne formation capable of being engaged in any part of our republic within a short time. It can wage combat activity of tactical importance. It is able of being engaged independently and in cooperation with other formations of our Army. It posseses high degree of skill, high mobility, it can be transported by air and landed by parachutes. It is able to operate in the depth of enemy formation. However, with regard to its character it has lower firing capacity and decreased resistance against the attacks of the enemy armoured units.

 

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