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The simple answer is no but they are a elite regiment nonetheless, but after all they are only a light infantry. There are more advanced infantry soldiers in the British army for example:
Pathfinders-The Pathfinder Group is home to some of the Army's most skilled combat soldiers as well as experts . As an airborne unit, it specialises in using aircraft or parachute drops to get behind enemy lines, from where it gathers intelligence or uses its speed and... firepower in lightning-fast attacks.
SAS-A lot people forget about the SAS that they are airborne specialists and they are even more advanced then the Pathfinders platoon. They are mostly used now for counter terrorism missions for example the famous siege of the Iranian embassy in 1980.
Also I would like to add,(but I'm not very familiar with the units in the united states) from what I have read US airborne infantry are very capable and better equipped and have more advanced technology then the British Army and any other for that matter.
I hope this has helped ,I have a lot of respect for all airborne forces it takes a special person to do what they have to do on a daily basis.
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What does rockasan mean in reference to the 101 airborne?
"Rakkasan" is, when loosely translated from Japanese to English; Paratrooper or Parachute. The 187th Airborne REGIMENT fought originally as part of the 11th Airborne Division during WW2 in the Pacific. Intercepted Japanese radio transmissions during WW2 indicated that "Rakkasans" were paratroopers; the men of the 187th Regiment liked the name, and adapted it as their "nickname." When the 187th Regiment deployed to Vietnam, they were part of the 101st Airborne Division. It was the 187th that took the brunt of the fight for Hamburger Hill in 1969. the 187th Airborne Regt. Combat Team was relieved from the 11th Airborne Division in 1950 and deployed to Korea. In 1951 there was a 3 day pass prize for the best patch submitted by members of the 187th (in Beppu, Japan) That is how the patch of the 187th Airborne RCT originated. I might add that I did NOT win the 3 day pass for best shoulder patch design for the 187th Airborne RCT............
Which military regiment is the best?
British regiments date back hundreds of years, so some have a long history of wars and campaigns and awards. You question was posted under WW2, so I assume you refer to WW2, only. Also, British Regiments were divided into Battalions and each battalion could serve in different areas of the war. The regiments were given Names and the numbers were dropped in 1881. This explains why you will see some listed as "8 Royal Fusiliers"; which is identifying the 8th Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers. Royal Parachute Regiment was an elite airborne unit that was used at Normandy and Market-Garden. Royal Scots Greys became an armored unit in WW2 but their history goes back to the charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimean War. Any of the palace guards:Coldstream GuardsScots GuardsGrenadier Guards Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders
Who would win us airborne or british paratroopers?
British Paratroopers, they are one of the best fighting forces in the world, The British Paras Train SAS Troops, surely they are one of the most specialist, focused and lethal forces in the world.
Which is the world best special force?
There isn't a single answer, offically they are Great Britain with the S.A.S and Parachute Regiment, The United States of America with their Navy S.E.A.L.S, 101st Airborne Division, Green Berets and Delta Force and Russia's Spetsnaz.
What is the best infantry division in the us army I always thought the 101st airborne was the best but others say it's the 82nd airborne or 1st infantry division?
The 101st? Maybe before they were transformed into a leg division. They're not Airborne anymore - they wear the tab only for historical significance. But in all seriousness, my biased-but-for-good-reason opinion - 82nd, plain and simple. You don't get to 82nd based on "needs of the Army" - people go there because they WANT to go there. That being said, best doesn't necessarily mean best for any situation. Mech divisions have their niche which a light division won't fulfill, and vice versa. The Bradley IFV packs a pretty impressive amount of firepower. And the 101st is supposed to be capable of moving their entire division by helicopter - which is also a pretty impressive feat. B
