 In 2006, a reorganization in the Portuguese Army occurred, renaming the brigade as "Brigada de Reacção Rápida" (Rapid Reaction Brigade) and adding special forces to it.These units were the Comandos and the Rangers, increasing the brigade size with two Comando companies and the Special Operations Forces but losing the 3rd Paratrooper Infantry Battalion (disbanded).Also this reformation had its costs since the 105mm howitzers were transferred to the Portuguese Intervention Brigade (thus losing its airborne capability) and the Airborne Troops Command was disbanded, putting the unit under the orders of the "Comando Operacional de Forças Terrestres" (Land Forces Operational Command) losing its autonomy from the rest of the Army.