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  1. 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.

  2. 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”.

  3. 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.

  4. Garud Commando Force. The Garud Commando Force is tasked with a range of responsibilities, including securing air bases, conducting combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations, providing close air support, and participating in counter-terrorism missions.

  5. 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.

  6. The IAF’s Garud commando units consist of around 1,000 men who specialize in protecting vital assets of the air force such as fighter bases, aircraft and ammunition holding areas. The force...

  7. Oct 11, 2016 · The Garud Commando Force of the Indian Air Force was formed in 2004 and has over 1,000 personnel assigned. The name “Garud” is derived from Garuda – the name of a bird-like creature of Hindu Mythology.