Original sentence: Drawn initially from the three battalions of the Parachute Regiment personnel were already experienced parachute infantry however later the recruitment pool widened to include other elements of the Brigade;9 (PARA) Sqn Royal Engineers and 216 (PARA) Signals Sqn.Following Operation Corporate, commonly known as the Falklands War, in 1985 5 Airborne Brigade established a platoon strength capability to provide independent intelligence gathering troops operating directly for the  Brigade Commander.In 1999 5 Airborne Brigade merged with 24 Airmobile Brigade to form 16 Air Assault Brigade with the Platoon remeaining attached to the Brigade Headquarters.Officer Commanding Pathfinder Platoon is a senior Captain or Major with an Operations Warrant Officer (WO2) is his second in command.The Pathfinder Platoon is a unit of the British Army which provdes reconnaissance and offensive operations beyond the  forward edge of battle area as a brigade asset of  16 Air Assault Brigade.The Platoon forms a component of the Brigade Advance force alongside the reconnaissance troop of 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault), Royal Engineers.The platoon is an element of the Brigade Headquarters and based in Colchester, Essex.The platoon is formed of a number of which can operate independently or as part of a larger forward element under a Field Headquarters headed by a Captain, supported by a Sergeant.This similarity to the role of the 21st Independent Parachute Company leads to the recognised heritage of the Platoon.the primary role was battlefield preperation; identification and marking of parachute Drop Zone's (D
Edited sentence: ) Pathfinder Platoon is a senior Major/Captain with an Operations Warrant Officer (WO2) as his second in command.A Captain and the Platoon Sergeant operate within the Field HQ team.Drawn initially from the three battalions of the Parachute Regiment, the recruitment pool was widened to include other elements of the Brigade.In 1985 and in respomce to the Falklands War, 5 Airborne Brigade established a platoon strength capability to provide independent intelligence gathering troops operating directly for the  Brigade Commander.Officer Commanding (O.Teams are commanded by senior Patrol Commander whos rank can range from Sergeant to Private.The Pathfinder Platoon is a secretive reconnaissance/raiding unit within the British Army who are used as the primary spearhead unit for UK Forces.The primary role was battlefield preperation; identification and marking of parachute Drop Zone's (D