India 's Various Special Forces

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Indian Air Force Garuds Commandos Israel Galil Sniper rifle

 

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Indian Air Force Garuds Commandos

 

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Iaf Garuds Commandos Negev Light Machine Gun

 

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Iaf Garuds Commandos Negev Light Machine Gun

 

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Iaf Garuds Commandos

 

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Indian Air Force Garuds Commandos

 

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Garud Commandos Of Indian Air Force

 

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Ghatak Commando with Raptor sights on ak rifle

 

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Ghatak Commando with AK Rifle

 

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Indian Army soldier with PK Machine Gun

 

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Indian Army Ghatak Commando with ak rifle raptor sights

 

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Indian Army Para Commandos with M4 Silenced Carbine and Tar 21 assault rifles

 

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Indian Army Para Commandos

 

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Iaf Garuds Commandos

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Ghatak Commando with AK Rifle

Indian Army soldier with PK Machine Gun

Indian Army Ghatak Commando with ak rifle raptor sights

Ghataks aren't Special Forces.

There are only 3 true Special Forces in India as recognised by the MoD/GoI- PARA (SF), Garuds and MARCOs.

All others are specialised forces but NOT SFs.

 

[Immanuel]

Do not forget SFF and SG, these are special forces too

 

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Ghataks are elite infantry much like the Rangers and technically every Indian army officer is a Ghatak. Every officer has until the age of 30 to complete Ghatak training course.

 

[aditya g]

For some reason Ghataks' perception of being a special force has stuck on. Maybe its the macho name

Ghatak is name of the CO's quick reaction team in the battalion. These are the fittest, younger profile, handpicked troops of the unit. It is a platoon sized formation. Not even a company strong.

I will also count President's Body Guards as a special force as well. Though very small they have an armored troop to act as pathfinders for the 50th Ind. Parachute Brigade.

 

[abingdonboy]

Do not forget SFF and SG, these are special forces too

SG's existence is not recognised by the GoI and both SFF and SG come under the ambit of the R&AW.

Ghataks are elite infantry much like the Rangers and technically every Indian army officer is a Ghatak. Every officer has until the age of 30 to complete Ghatak training course.

In Western lexicon, Ghataks would be described as "Special operations capable" infantry

For some reason Ghataks' perception of being a special force has stuck on. Maybe its the macho name

Ghatak is name of the CO's quick reaction team in the battalion. These are the fittest, younger profile, handpicked troops of the unit. It is a platoon sized formation. Not even a company strong.

I will also count President's Body Guards as a special force as well. Though very small they have an armored troop to act as pathfinders for the 50th Ind. Parachute Brigade.

The Ghataks are more than just the QRT/QRF of the infantry battalions although that is what can be used for. They are the "shock troops" of the battalion provided better equipment and advanced (and specialised) training, that offers the Btn commander a greater degree of options for when planning specific missions.

+ the PBG is a specialised force (as are all pathfinders) but, again, not SFs.

 

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Ghataks aren't Special Forces.

There are only 3 true Special Forces in India as recognised by the MoD/GoI- PARA (SF), Garuds and MARCOs.

All others are specialised forces but NOT SFs.

How MARCOs compare with British SAS or US Navy SEALs ?