Top Special Forces in India

MARCOS The MARCOS is also known as Marine Commando. This is a special forces unit raised by the Indian Navy in the year of 1987 for Direct Actions, Special Reconnaissance, Amphibious Warfare and counter-terrorism. The training of MARCOS is the toughest one in the world as the commandos being tested for the physical and mental toughness.

National Security Guard (NSG) The National Security Guard or NSG is another counter-terrorist force in India. The NSG also provide security to VIPs, conducts Anti-Sabotage checks and is responsible for neutralising terrorist threats to vital installations of the country. As per reports, the selection process for NSG has a drop out of about 70-80 per cent.

Para SF The Para SF is also known as Special Forces which was raised by the Indian Army in the year of 1966. The commandos of Para SF are highly trained Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army and are the largest part of the Special Forces Units of India. The main aim of a Parachute Regiment is a quick deployment of soldiers behind enemy lines to attack the enemy from behind and destroy their first line of defence.

Garud Commando Force The Garud Commando Force another Special Forces unit which was raised by the Indian Air Force in the year of 2004. It worth mentioning that the training for being a Garud is the longest among all the Indian Special Forces.

Ghatak Force The Ghatak Force is not so similar to the other special forces. It is an infantry platoon goes for the kill and spearheads strikes ahead of a battalion. Only the most physically fit and motivated soldiers make it to the Ghatak Platoon. This force is capable to handle situations like terror strikes, hostage situations, counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations.

COBRA The full form of COBRA is Commando Battalion for Resolute Action. It is a specialised unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) developed to counter Naxalism in India. It’s one of the few Indian special forces that’s exclusively trained in Guerrilla Warfare.

Special Frontier Force (SFF) In 1962, Indian Army raised the Special Frontier Force as a Special Force. The motive behind forming this unit was covert operations behind Chinese lines in the event of another war with China. The SFF operates under India’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

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