'Enemy-Hunters': 8 Most Lethal Special Commandos Of Indian Army

Mar 12, 2023

MARCOS-Marine Commandos

The MARCOS (Marine Commandos) is a special operations unit of the Indian Navy that was created in 1987.

Para Commandos

The Army's SOF comprises nine PARA (SF) and five PARA Battalions which form part of the Parachute Regiment.

Garud Commando Force

The Garud Commando Force was created in 2004 by the Indian Air Force. The Garud Force is involved in Combat Search and Rescue, protecting air bases and other vital air force infrastructure.

Ghatak Platoon

Ghatak Army Platoons are a not a special missions nor special operations unit, they can be more accurately described as a specialised/elite highly-trained Infantry force.

National Security Guard Or Black Cats

The National Security Guard (NSG) operates as an independent force and is tasked to act as a Counter Terror intervention force.

COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action)

Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) is a specialized force which has been raised for guerilla/jungle warfare type operations.

Special Frontier Force

The Special Frontier Force (SFF) is an adjunct of the Cabinet Secretariat and operates under DG (Security), who also heads R&AW as Secretary (R). (Representative image)

Force One

Established in 2009, Force One are one of India's newest SOF units. It forms part of the Maharashtra State Police Force and was created on lines of Israel's Mossad. (Representative image)

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