Organisation & Structure
Due to its long history with the British Special Air Service much of the 1er RPIMa core aspects are based upon the British SAS. Each company specialises in a particular area such as maritime, air and parachuting operations, mobility.
- Four main RAPAS combat companies:
- 1e Compagnie (Paratroopers HAHO, HALO / Combat divers/ Urban warfare, counter-terrorism and bodyguards)
- 2e Compagnie (Mountain, arctic, desert and jungle warfare)
- 3e Compagnie (Motorized patrols)
- 4e Compagnie (Recon, acquisition, training)
There is also one Command and Logistics Company.
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