 Rapid Reaction Brigade (Portugal)

The "Brigada de Reacção Rápida" (Rapid Reaction Brigade) is a unit of the Portuguese Army which was known as "BAI - Brigada Aerotransportada Independente" (Independent Airborne Brigade) until 2006.Its different units are highly trained Paratroopers, Commandos and Special Operations Troops capable of responding to threats in any part of continental Portugal or any other Portuguese overseas territory with quick deployment by air, sea or land (with the support of the Air Force and/or the Navy when required).