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2 Special forces 3 Equipment 4 History |
The finnish special forces trace their history to the four long-range patrol units (Kaukopartio-osastot) of the 4th Detached Battalion (Erillinen Pataljoona 4) which fought in the Continuation War.Organisation
Special forces
The airborne jaeger school trains special forces for the whole Defence Force. Conscripts are trained in both long range recon and Sissi operations.Equipment
New NH90 transport helicopters have been ordered and will be deployed to Utti.History
The regiment was formed in 1997 from the old Parachute School, the Finnish Air Forces Helicopter Flight, and the Armoured Brigades MP school.