48 CO, 201 Airborne, Special Operations

The 48th Company (48 CO), part of the 201st Airborne Regiment, Special Operations, has a distinguished history of elite service. Formed in the late 1960s as a rapid response unit, 48 CO gained recognition for its airborne insertion capabilities and expertise in unconventional warfare. The company played crucial roles in counterinsurgency operations during the 1980s and was frequently deployed in joint NATO exercises throughout the 1990s, enhancing its interoperability with allied forces. Today, 48 CO remains at the forefront of modern special operations, specializing in direct action, reconnaissance, and counter-terrorism missions worldwide.