1st Raider–Paratrooper Brigade (Greece)
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The 1st Raider–Paratrooper Brigade "El Alamein" (Greek: 1η Ταξιαρχία Kαταδρομών-Αλεξιπτωτιστών «Ελ Αλαμέιν», romanized: 1 Taxiarchia Katadromon-Alexiptotiston "El Alamein", abbrev. 1η ΤΑΞ ΚΔ-ΑΛ), is a brigade-sized formation of elite Greek light infantry and special operations forces.[1]
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1η Ταξιαρχία Kαταδρομών-Αλεξιπτωτιστών | |
Active | 1946–present |
Country | Greece |
Branch | Hellenic Army |
Type | Special Forces |
Role | |
Size | 3 Regiments |
Part of | I Infantry Division NATO Response Force Balkan Battlegroup |
Garrison/HQ | Rentina, Macedonia |
Nickname(s) | Prasinoskoufides (Green Berets) Lokatzides (Mountain Raiders) |
Motto(s) | Who Dares Wins Ο Tολμών Nικά O Tolmon Nika |
Engagements | World War II
Turkish invasion of Cyprus War in Afghanistan |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Brig. Gen. Georgios Kapralos |
Notable commanders | Andreas Kalinskis |
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The formation is more commonly referred to as the Raider Forces (Greek: Δυνάμεις Kαταδρομών, romanized: Dynameis Katadromon), and a soldier belonging to the Brigade a Raider (Greek: Kαταδρομέας, romanized: Katadromeas).[2]