2nd Commando Battalion (Belgium)
| Commando Regiment (1945-1955) 2nd Commando Battalion (1955-) |
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|---|---|
| Active | 1945- |
| Country |
 Belgium
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| Branch | Land Component |
| Type | Airborne light infantry |
| Role | Amphibious warfare |
| Part of | Paracommando Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Flawinne |
| Motto(s) | United We Conquer |
| Colors | |
| March | Marche des Commandos |
| Engagements |
Belgian Congo Rwandan Genocide |
| Insignia | |
| Parachute Qualification Brevet |  |
| Commando Qualification Brevet |  |
The 2nd Commando Battalion (French: 2e Bataillon de Commandos) is a military formation of the Belgian Army and part of the Paracommando Regiment. Its regimental traditions, including the name "Commando" and the green beret, were adopted from the Belgian soldiers who served in No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando during the Second World War.
The traditions of the 1st Commando Battalion were originally based on those of 4 Troop of 10 (Inter-allied) Commando during the Second World War, which fought in North Africa, Italy and Northern Europe. It is particularly notable for its role during Operation Infatuate: the invasion of the Dutch island of Walcheren in 1944. All Belgian soldiers in 4 Troop were trilingual (French-Dutch-English).
The badge of the new unit was designed by Padre Devos, based the British Commando Fairbairn-Sykes dagger.
During the months leading up to independence of the Belgian Congo, soldiers of the 2nd Commando Battalion were positioned in Bas-Congo. To cover more territory, the 4th Commando Battalion and 6th Commando Battalion were created from officers of the unit and new recruits in order to control the key area around Kitona and Kamina.
In 1959, 2nd Commando Battalion was moved to Léopoldville to maintain order during the riots.
In 1964, a company from 2nd Commando was included in Operation Dragon Rouge for the drop on Stanleyville to recover hostages. The company was mentioned in dispatches.
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