The brigade is named after the Almogavars, a class of light infantry soldier originating in the Crown of Aragon in the latter phase of the Reconquista.

"banner" - an archaic 16th century term) as Spanish Legion personnel formed part of the brigade's first units.

The unit's first combat jump took place on 25 November 1957 when 75 troopers landed in Tiliun from five Junkers Ju 52 transports during the Ifni War with Morocco.

[3] Formed as just a single battalion, it became a fully fledged brigade in 1965 with Brigadier General Julio Coloma Gallegos as its first commander.

[4] The BRIPAC is a unit with a high degree of professionalism, morale and training, ready to deploy at any time and place.