Luftburna bataljonen

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Luftburna bataljonen-LBB (Swedish for "The Air Assault Battalion") is a Swedish military elite light infantry unit mainly trained for air assault operations (similar to the US 101st airborne division). The unit is made up of conscripts who have all volunteered for the demanding service and every member of the unit goes through an 11 or 15 months long training program before earning the ranger-tab and become an Air Assault Rangers.

[edit] Operations and training

The Air Assault battalion is a rapid reaction force and is to be supported by transport- and combat helicopters. Advance to contact on the ground is carried out with the units own light all terrain vehicles or on foot. The unit is built on man-portable systems and operates in a, for the purpose, composed task force. It is the most mobile unit in the Swedish Army and have a good ability to use precision guided weapons.

After completed basic training, the units become a part of Swedish Armed Forces, ready to defend Swedish territory. The conscripts can after completed basic training apply to be a part of Sweden's Rapid Deployment Forces, volunteer for international peace supporting missions or return to civilian life. They can also be a part of Swedish National Stand by Forces (the Home Guard).

[edit] Organization

LBB is organized under Livregementets husarer at K3 Karlsborg.