Top 7 Special Forces in India

Sagar Puri
Feb 20, 2023

MARCOS (Marine Commandos)

MARCOS is India’s most lethal special force. Though they are trained to engage in battle on all terrains, MARCOS commandos are super-experts in maritime warfare.

Para Commandos

Para commandos go through the most grueling commando training regimes in the world. These units specialize in various roles like counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, Direct Action and more.

Garud Commando Force

The Garud C.F is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a current strength of 2000 personnel.

Ghatak Force

They act as shock troops and spearhead assaults ahead of the battalion. Only the most physically and mentally fit soldiers make it into the Ghatak force which is usually 20-men strong.

National Security Guard Or Black Cats

Created in 1986, the NSG or Black Cats is a mix of commandos from both the Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces which is lead by a ‘Director General’ from the Indian Police Service.

COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action)

COBRA is probably the only Indian special force that is specifically trained in guerilla warfare to tackle the Naxalite groups in the country.

Force One

It was created after the Mumbai terror attacks, the Maha govt brought together the best commandos and assembled the youngest Indian special force called Force One.

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