3rd Battalion
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| Allegiance | British Empire |
|---|---|
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Color | Brown over Green |
| Type of business | Infantry |
| Role | Line Infantry |
| Engagements | World War I |
| World War II | |
| Gallipoli campaign | |
| Western Front | |
| New Guinea campaign | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2961889 |
About 3rd Battalion
The 3rd Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Originally raised as part of the First Australian Imperial Force for service during World War I, the battalion formed part of the 1st Brigade, attached to the 1st Division.
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Parachute Regiment Balkans deployment cancelled after sex videos
The deployment of paratroopers to Bosnia and Kosovo has been cancelled after videos emerged appearing to show some soldiers involved in sex acts.
The new head of the British Army Gen Sir Patrick Sanders said he had " temporarily lost trust" in the Parachute Regiment 's 3Rd Battalion .
at Merville Barracks in Colchester, Essex.
Sir Patrick wrote the alleged behaviour was " unacceptable, corrosive and detrimental to the Army's reputation".
Various clips were circulated of A Woman having sex with troops from 16 Air Assault Brigade,
About 300 members of 3 Para were due to be deployed to The Balkans in September.
Lt Gen Andrew Harrison , The Colonel commandant of the Parachute Regiment , wrote a letter saying every member of the battlion " will be devastated by The Lost opportunity to serve on operations Once Again in The Balkans " having " temporarily lost the trust" of The Chief of The General Staff, Sir Patrick.
He Said : " They will reflect on and where required adjust behaviours and culture that undermines The Reputation and operational effectiveness of an exceptional Battalion . "
In a letter, Sir Patrick said the alleged behaviour in the video had been found to be consensual and The Royal Military Police established no crime was committed.
But he added it was " unacceptable, corrosive and detrimental to the Army's reputation [and] could also be construed to denigrate women".
" I know that the Battalion will respond quickly and restore The Reputation that they deserve, " He Said .
Sir Patrick took over from Gen Sir Mark Carleton Smith on Monday, shortly after The Armed Forces minister James Heappey said he was " sorry and embarrassed" about the " disgraceful" video.
Source of news: bbc.com
