abingdonboy
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I'm well aware of this bro (IIRC there are in fact 2 AAC HUs with the explicity purpose of supporting SF missions) but the fact remains that this is army-specific and accross the board the support infrastructure for SOF units in India is abysmal especially in a tri-service format.As far as heli insertion capabilities are concerned, I'm given to think that a particular Army Aviation unit, The Soaring Gideons -(202 HU I think it is) has converted to this task.
FYI the IN also has dedicated helos to support the MARCOs.
I never said that Indian SF doesn't or can't conduct helo insertions at night (they can and do reguarly) but their ability to do the most high-risk missions is hampered because of a lack of the top-notch gear Western units enjoy.Weren't SF Heli lauched into myanmar for that operation at night? doesn't this recent example negate your theory that our SF don't get to use choppers in their operations..