11^e BRIGADE PARACHUTISTE

      11. padobranska brigada jedina je padobranska brigada francuske vojske i pod zapovjedništvom je Kopnene vojske. Međutim, brigada ne obuhvaća sve padobranske regimente Francuske, budući da su 1. padobranska regimenta mornaričke pješadije (1er RPIMa) i 13. padobranska dragunska regimenta (13e RDP) priključeni brigadi specijalnih snaga Francuske vojske, dok je 2. padobranska regimenta mornaričke pješadije (2e RPIMa) - stacionirana trajno u inozemstvu, blizu otoka Réunion - pod zapovjedništvom je oružanih snaga Indijskog oceana (FAZSOI).

      The 11th Parachute Brigade is the only parachute brigade of the French Army and is under Ground Forces Command. However, the brigade does not comprise all the parachutes regiments of France, as the 1st Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (1er RPIMa) and the 13th Parachute Dragoon Regiment (13e RDP) are attached to the French Army Special Forces Brigade, while the 2nd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (2e RPIMa) - stationed permanently in outre-mer, near Réunion island - is under the command of the Armed Forces Zones of the Indian Ocean (FAZSOI).

      1946.godine kreirane su prsna i oznaka za beretke padobranaca francuske vojske. Oznake padobranaca francuske vojske sastoje se od kruga sa "dextrochere", ("krilata desnica") s mačem usmjerenim prema gore. Oznaka se odnosi na zaštitnika padobranaca i predstavlja "desnu ruku svetog Mihaela", Arkanđela koji je "naoružana ruka Božja". Ova oznaka simbol je pravedne borbe i vjernosti nadređenima i misiji. Oznaka francuskih padobranaca mornaričke pješadije položena je na  morsko sidro.

      With the paratrooper brevet of the French Army, the insignia of French paratroopers was created in 1946. The French Army insignia of metropolitan paratroopers consists of a closed "winged armed dextrochere", ("right winged arm") with a sword pointing upwards. The insignia makes reference to the patron saint of paratroopers and represents "the right Arm of Saint Michael", the Archangel which is the "armed arm of God". This insignia is the symbol of righteous combat and fidelity to superiors and to the mission. The French Army Insignia of Marine Infantry Paratroopers is over a marine anchor.

      11. padobranska brigada sastoji se prvenstveno od pješadije, s elementima Artiljerije, lakih konjanika i regimente borbenih inženjeraca. Brigada također uključuje padobransku grupu Commando (GCP), elitnu operativnu jedinicu koja pripada francuskim specijalnim snagama. Početkom 2000. godine brigada je imala sjedište na jugozapadu Francuske, izuzev 2. inozemne padobranske regimente (2e REP) koja je smještena u Calviju na Korzici. Brigada broji 8500 muškaraca, žena i legionara, a sastoji se od zapovjedništva i 8 operativnih regimenti.

      The 11th Parachute Brigade is composed primarily of infantry, with elements of artillery, light cavalry, and combat-engineer regiments. The brigade also includes a Commando Parachute Group (GCP), an elite operational unit belonging to the French Special Forces. At the beginning of 2000, the brigade was based in southwestern France, except for the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP) stationed in Calvi, Corsica. The brigade is 8500 men, women, and legionnaires strong and consists of a central headquarters command and 8 operational regiments.

      Komanda brigade se sastoji od glavnog štaba, stacioniranog u Balma, 11. Padobranske komandne čete veze (11^e compagnie de commandement et de transmissions parachutiste, 11e CCTP) te timova padobranskih komandosa.

      Central Command consist from General Headquarters in Balma, 11th Parachute Command Transmission Company (11^e compagnie de commandement et de transmissions parachutiste, 11e CCTP) and Commando Parachute Group Teams.

      1. padobranska husarska regimenta (1er Régiment de Hussards Parachutistes, 1er RHP) padobranska konjička jedinica francuske vojske, osnovao je 1720. godine mađarski plemić Ladislas Ignace de Bercheny. Regimenta je smješten u Tarbesu i dio je 11. padobranske brigade.

      The 1st Parachute Hussar Regiment (French: 1er Régiment de Hussards Parachutistes, 1er RHP) is an airborne cavalry unit in the French Army, founded in 1720 by Hungarian noble Ladislas Ignace de Bercheny. It is stationed in Tarbes and is a part of the 11th Parachute Brigade.

      Prvi padobranska konjička regimenta (1er Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes, 1er R.C.P) najstariji je i među najodlikovanijim zrakoplovnim regimentama francuske vojske. U francuskoj Kopnenoj vojsci su od 1943. godine, a u sastavu francuskog ratnog zrakoplovstva od 1937. godine. Kako su im korijeni u avijaciji, na svojim činovima i uniformama imaju oznaku avijacije Jastreba,

      The 1st Parachute Chasseur Regiment (French: 1er Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes, 1er R.C.P) is the oldest and among the most decorated airborne regiments of the French Army. Established in the French Army in 1943 and formerly part of the French Air Force since 1937. Regiment traces its roots to the French Air Force, hence the representation of a golden Hawk on the rank insignia and that of uniforms.

      2. padobranska regimenta Legije (Francuski: 2e Régiment Étranger de Parachutistes, 2e REP) su zračni komandosi u sastavu 11. pad. brigade i udarna su snaga francuskih snaga za brze reakcije. Sastoje se od 1160 vojnika i podijeljeni su u 9 četa: komandna i logistička, četa administracije i podrške, izviđačka, četa za održavanje, rezervna i 4 borbene koje se svaka sastoji od komandnog i 4 borbena voda: 1 četa specijalisti za gradsku borbu, 2. četa za planinske uvjete, 3. za amfibijska djelovanja te 4. četa specijalisti snajperisti i diverzanti.

      The 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (French: 2e Régiment Étranger de Parachutistes, 2e REP) is an Airborne Comando regiment in the French Foreign Legion. It is a part of the 11e Brigade Parachutiste and the spearhead of the French Rapid reaction force. It consists of 1160 men divided into 9 companies: Command and logistics company, Administrative and support company; 4 combat companies, each made up of one command section and four combat sections: 1st company specialised in urban warfare, 2nd company specialised in mountain warfare, 3rd company specialistd in Amphibious warfare, 4th company specialised in sniping and demolitions, reconnaissance and support company, maintenance Company and finaly Reserve company.

      Oznaka 2. padobranske regimente Legije je kreirana 1949. godine u Kambodži. Istočnjački zmaj simbolizira djelovanje jedinice u Aziji. Sama oznaka, oblikom trokuta koji simbolizira otvoreni padobran u čijem se središtu nalazi grb Legije, predstavlja perfekciju koja se zahtijeva od ljudi koji služe u ovoj jedinici.

      The insignia of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment was created in 1949, in Cambodia. The regiment insignia represents an Eastern winged Dragon making reference to the original implementation in Asia. The three point triangular shape of the insignia represents the form of an open parachute; centered by the flag colors of the Legion; and is symbol of the perfection that is expected of the men that may serve this regiment.

      8. regimenta mornaričke padobranske pješadije, smještena u Castresu, stvorena je u Indokini 1951. godine pod nazivom 8. kolonijalni padobranski bataljon. Sudjelovli su u svim vojnim operacijama koje je vodila Francuska, od Indokine do Alžira, Afrike do Bliskog istoka preko Srednje Europe.

      Prva padobranska opskrbna regimenta, smještena u Francazalu, specijalizirana je za dostavu zrakom. To je jedina vojna regimenta specijalizirana za potporu zrakom  (avio prijevoz, desante, dostava iz zraka). Stvorena 1999. godine, pruža sve vrste prevoza: osoblje i opremu. Također osigurava slaganje i održavanje padobrana. Regimenta je jedan od važnih instrumenata hitnog angažiranja.

      The 1st Parachute Train Regiment, located in Francazal, specializes in air delivery. It is the only army regiment specializing in projection support and air support (air transport, airborne, air drop). Created in 1999, it provides all types of drops: personnel and equipment. It also ensures the folding and maintenance of material parachutes. It is one of the privileged instruments of emergency engagement.

      35. padobranska artiljerijska regimenta, smještena u Tarbesu, jedina je takva jedinica u francuskoj vojsci. Riječ je o regimenti za vatrenu podršku 11. PB. Stvorena je u Vannesu 1873. Sudjelovala je u borbama u Prvom svjetskom ratu, Drugom svjetskom ratu (posebno u Dunkerqueu), u Indokini i Alžiru. Kao element 11. Padobranske brigade služi za pružanje višestruke vatrene podrške.

      The 35th Parachute Artillery Regiment, located in Tarbes, is the only parachute artillery regiment in the French army. It is a support regiment of the 11th BP, in the national emergency echelon of airborne troops. It was created in Vannes in 1873. It took part in the fighting of the First World War, the Second World War (in particular in Dunkirk), in Indochina and in Algeria. As the 11th BP support regiment, it provides multiple fire support.

      17. padobranska inženjerska regimenta (17e Régiment de Génie Parachutiste, 17e RGP) nasljednik je tradicije 17. kolonijalne inženjerske regimente. Jedina je inžinjerijska zrakoplovna jedinica francuske vojske koja čini inženjerijsku komponentu 11e PB i osigurava sve specifične zrakoplovne inženjerske misije u odnosu na padobranske napade na razini dubokog izviđanja, kao i operacije u vezi s padobranskim miniranjima, deminiranjem i rukovanjem eksplozivima.

      The 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment (17^e Régiment de Génie Parachutiste, 17^e RGP) is heir to the traditions of the 17th Colonial Engineer Regiment. It is the only airborne engineer unit of the French Army forming the engineering component of the 11^e BP and secures all the specific airborne engineering missions relative to para assaulting at the level of deep reconnaissance as well as operations relative to para demining and handling explosives.