2nd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment
The 2nd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (French: 2e Régiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine, 2e RPIMa) is an airborne regiment of the Troupes de Marine created in 1947. The regiment is heir to the traditions of the 2nd Colonial Commando Parachute Battalion 2eB.C.C.P. As of 2008, the regiment is stationed at Saint-Pierre, Réunion.
| 2nd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 2e Régiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine | |
Regimental Insignia of the 2e BCCP Regimental Insignia of the 2e RPIMa | |
| Active | 1947 - present (same unit, different designations) 1955-1962 1965-present |
| Country | France |
| Branch | |
| Type | Airborne regiment |
| Role | Air assault Amphibious warfare Raiding Parachuting |
| Garrison/HQ | Saint-Pierre, Réunion |
| Motto(s) | "À la vie. À la mort"
(until July 5, 1962) Since : Ne pas subir |
| Anniversaries | Saint-Michel Day |
| Engagements | First Indochina War Algerian War Suez Crisis |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Thierry Chigot |
| Notable commanders | Roger Trinquier |
| Insignia | |
| Insignia of the 2nd Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment | |
| Abbreviation | 2e RPIMa |
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