The Paras is split into 4 battalians. 1 Para are THE Special Forces Support Group officially, although I think Marines do assist also. 2 and 3 ar the regular units and 4 are the reserves. Also IIRC only 2 and 3 Para are based in Colchester. Not 1 para.
I was out just before x mas with my cousin and a few mates (1 Para lads) and they are with some Marines and the general consensus was if your a good swimmer join the marines if your just mad as fuck join the Paras.
well thats changed in the last 18months because it was 2 para that was "JSF" when i left.
Last edited by Rsmat; Feb 11, 2010 at 03:06 PM.