First Parachute Jump: 64 Airborne troops from all four Battalions of the Parachute Regiment and 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, flew from RAF Brize Norton this frosty morning to complete their first parachute descent on to the DZ at RAF Weston-on-the-Green in Oxfordshire. Jumping at 1,000 feet from the rear ramp of a Skyvan in sticks of four using the Low Level Parachute (LLP), carrying a reserve and container. Over the next week and a half, they will complete four descents, including a nigh

PRAC - The Parachute Regiment Aptitude Course sits between the Army Assessment Centre and PARA recruit training. ⁣ ⁣ It allows PARA instructors to assess potential recruits and ensure they are capable of passing the Combat Infantry Course ⁣(PARA).⁣ ⁣ As there are physical tests, we have developed a simple programme for potential recruits to follow, or just for you to try at home. ⁣ ⁣ We will release the programme every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday to be completed the following day. ⁣ ⁣ Good luck

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