Paratroops*
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In 1955, the Airborne Group had 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th Para Bns; it was redesignated in 1959 as the Airborne Brigade.*
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2nd Para Bn was created before March 1965 and 1st Abn Art Bn created sometime 1965; two more parachute battalions were authorized November 1965 (8th and 9th?). The six battalions in March 1965 were located: one in I CTZ, three in II CTZ, and two in III CTZ.*
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On 1 December 1965 all of these units were grouped as the Airborne Division. 11th Para Bn and 2nd and 3rd Abn Art Bns and three recon companys were created later; the ninth battalion was operational at the end of March 1968.*
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In 1974, the Airborne Division was supplemented by raising the 4th Airborne Brigade. It was operational by Jan 1975.*