Originally Posted by
uxb99
Isn't the point with Paras that they take heavy casualties in the drop (potentially but not always) but then are able to punch well above their weight? The only force that can be deployed behind the enemy.
Also they are special forces ground troops irrespective of their airborne nature.
Are the paras "special forces" as such? Is there such an official grouping, and, if so, other than SAS and SBS [or any new titles] who are the others?
Once on the ground alive, with wounded to care for, paras are soon short of ammunition, support weapons, mobility, artillery and often with rubbish comms.
Prime Minister, I have to advise against this venture.