Air Parachute Commando No. 10
| Air Parachute Commando No. 10 | |
|---|---|
| Commando parachutiste de l'air no 10 | |
| Active | June 1, 1956 |
| Country | France |
| Branch | French Air and Space Force |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Role | Special Reconnaissance Unorthodox warfare Counterterrorism |
| Part of | Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Orléans – Bricy Air Base |
| Patron | Saint Michael |
| Motto(s) | Sicut aquila Like an eagle |
| Engagements | Algerian War
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
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| Decorations | Cross for Military Valour |
The Air Parachute Commando No. 10 (CPA 10), is a French special forces unit of the French Air and Space Force and is attached to the Special Operations Command. It is currently headquartered in Air Base 123. The unit specialises in Counterterrorism, Unorthodox warfare, Special Reconnaissance, Combat Search and Rescue and Aerial guidance (JTACs).