[Milsurplus] Detailed BC-348 Article

[J Forster]

Hue Miller wrote:

> [snip]
>
> I also wonder why Spain needed a paratroop force, but
> i'll leave that to them. I have noticed currently a number of
> smaller countries have paratroops, or so-called paratroop
> forces, a laffable proposition, but i suppose it is a prestige
> item for the country and for the most fit of their military men.
> -Hue

Paras are small, fast response, highly mobile forces. Just the sort of
folks useful for counter-insurgency work against those hiding out in the
hills or somewhere else and not too thrilled with the government in
power. Maybe it's not all for prestige after all.

-John