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  1. India has several Special Forces (SF) units, with the branches of the Indian Armed Forces having their own separate special forces units. The Indian Army has the Para SF, the Indian Navy has the MARCOS, and the Indian Air Force has the Garud Commando Force.

  2. Jul 26, 2023 · 9 Indian Special Forces That Are Among The Best In The World. Danny Kurian. Ranked as the 7th largest country in the world and flanked by a few difficult neighbours, it is definitely a...

  3. defenceforumindia.com › attachments › p-c-katoch-indias-special-forces_-1India's Special Forces

    This book titled Indian Special Forces has come at the right time and there could not be a more appropriate person to author than Lt Gen Prakash Katoch.

  4. Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), [5] commonly referred to as Para (SF), is a group of special forces battalions of the Parachute Regiment in the Indian Army. These units specialize in various roles including counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, counter-insurgency and direct action. [6]

  5. May 10, 2024 · In this article, we are going to explore the evolution of these special forces units throughout the history of India right from the Second World War to the present scenario.

  6. Aug 13, 2016 · India boasts of world-class Special Forces such as the PARAS of the Indian Army, the MARCOS of the Indian Navy and the GARUDS of the Indian Air Force.

  7. May 9, 2024 · India’s employment of MARCOS to protect its assets and those of other countries reinforces India’s role as a reliable and responsible security provider. Indian Special Forces (SF) have a long and illustrious history of employment both during conventional and sub-conventional operations.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MARCOSMARCOS - Wikipedia

    The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS and officially called the Marine Commando Force (MCF), are the special forces of the Indian Navy. [5] [1] The MARCOS were originally named Indian Marine Special Force, which was later changed to Marine Commando Force to impart "an element of individuality" to it, according to the Indian Navy.

  9. Aug 15, 2016 · The fledgling Special Forces of the Indian Army borrowed the "Winged Dagger" badge from the SAS, and replaced their motto "Who Dares Wins" with the word "Balidaan" (Sacrifice).

  10. Mar 16, 2020 · Special Forces of India are specifically organized, trained, and are equipped to conduct and support special operations in extreme conditions by land, water and air.