1st Parachute Hussar Regiment - Composition

Composition

The 1st RHP consists of:

  • Command and Logistics Squadron (ECL)
  • 1st Squadron, Air-transportable armored (1er Escadron)
    • 6 VBL
    • 3 AMX 10 RC
    • 6 VAB C20
  • 2nd Squadron, Air-transportable armored (2e Escadron)
    • 13 VBL
    • 12 ERC 90 Sagaie
  • 3rd Squadron, Reconnaissance and Anti-Tank (ERIAC) (only unit fully parachutable, both men and equipment) (3e Escadron)
    • VBL
      • VBL reconnaissance, 7.62 mm AA-52 machine gun
      • VBL anti-tank, MILAN anti-tank missile
      • VBL support, 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun
      • VBL command
  • 4th Squadron, Air-transportable armored (4e Escadron)
    • 13 VBL
    • 12 ERC 90 Sagaie
  • 5th Squadron, operational reserve (5e Escadron)
  • 11th Squadron, training and education (disbanded on 14 January 2011)
  • GCP Platoon
    • Two teams of ten commandos.

  • Escadron de commandement et de logistique (ECL).

  • 1er Escadron.

  • 2e Escadron.

  • 3e Escadron (ERIAC).

  • 4e Escadron.

  • 5e Escadron (reserve).

  • 11e Escadron (disbanded on 14 January 2011).

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