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Become a Member

Sign up to The Parachute Regimental Association using the form below. Serving soldiers can join for free. Lifetime membership for everyone else is £7.50.

Previous Member

Have you previously been a member of the PRA?(Required)

If you have previously been a member of the PRA you can complete our Get a Replacement PRA ID Card form instead. If we can find your details this will reduced the cost as all you will require is a new ID card.

Eligibility

For further information on eligibility please see our Eligibility Requirements page
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Year(s) only is sufficient e.g. 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment 1981 to 1988/9 Para Squadron Royal Engineers 1983 to 1990. Please also state any other Battalions or Airborne units you have served with.

Proof of service

Please upload a copy of your Army Record of Service showing your Military Parachute Qualification, or (if applicable) proof of service with Airborne Forces.

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