The rebel commander denied reports that some Government units, including the 31st Paratroop Brigade, had switched sides and helped defeat the mercenaries holding the airport.

At the same time, Colonel Sharon's 202nd Paratroop Brigade raced out towards the Mitla Pass.

Again main tasks were transport of 63rd Paratroop Brigade and evacuation.

The 63rd Paratroop Brigade was among the units deployed.

It could be reinforced later by elements of Hackett's 4th Paratroop Brigade when it arrived later in the morning.

Among the structural changes was the disbandment in 2005 of the 2nd Paratroop Brigade (HQ Clinceni).

On his return he was briefly appointed commander of the Officers School, before returning to active service as commander of the Paratroop Brigade in 1986.

Military broadcasters said that only 29 men belonging to the 31st Paratroop Brigade had carried out the takeover of the broadcast center.

Among other units, it was a base for the 63rd Paratroop Brigade and 119th Aviation Brigade.

During this period, Matt was given command of Paratroop Brigade 35.