 In 1993, the "Corpo de Tropas Aerotransportadas" (Airborne Troops Corps), which was part of the Portuguese Air Force was disbanded and the Portuguese airborne forces were transferred to the Army.A new brigade was then created, the Independent Airborne Brigade (BAI) which included all airborne-capable forces in it.The Army also transferred to this brigade some heavier weapons like howitzers, thus giving the unit increased firepower, as well as creating an operational command named "Comando de Tropas Aerotransportadas" (Airborne Troops Command).