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The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in February 2004 and has a current strength of over 1500 personnel. [1] [2] [3] The unit derives its name from Garuda, a Hindu deity.
Jul 2, 2022 · How the Garud were raised? After the major attacks by the terrorist in the Air Force base in Jammu and Kashmir in 2001, there felt a need to raise a special force. The initial plans mooted in October 2002, with 2000 commandos called “Tiger force” later renamed to “Garud force”.
Sep 23, 2023 · Garud Commando is the special force unit belongs to Indian Air Force. This special force is responsible for the protection of critical Air Force bases and installations, hostilities and disaster relief during calamities, and search and rescue during peace.
Established in 2003, the Air Commandos of Garud are one of the newest Special Operations Forces (SOF) units within the Indian Armed Forces, and specifically the youngest SF unit. Garud was established with the intention of providing a versatile military capability specific to the requirements of the IAF.
Dec 21, 2022 · Known for their elite combat capabilities and multi-tasking abilities, the Indian Air Force’s special unit Garud Commando Force has been deployed in high-altitude positions along the China...
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Nov 30, 1999 · The Garuds were first unveiled as the Indian Air Force’s own Commando force on February 6, 2004, when the first batch of 62 ‘Air Commandos’ passed out of training in New Delhi. Role: Contrary to popular perception, Garuds are not an airfield and key assets protection force as its made to believe.
May 16, 2022 · The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature of Hindu Mythology. One of their main responsibilities during peacetime is defending IAF’s airfields.
