Indian Special Forces (archived)

[aditya10r]

Colenel Saahab lives in Gurugram, well @Bornubus if you ever visit Delhi, we both can pay visit to col sahab's house, to meet him, Gurugram is not very far from my home.

i know he'll kick us out in case he doesn't shoot us but still i'll consider that "kick" as a blessing.

I want the blessing too oye..........................................................

 

[Bornubus]

Colenel Saahab lives in Gurugram, well @Bornubus if you ever visit Delhi, we both can pay visit to col sahab's house, to meet him, Gurugram is not very far from my home.

i know he'll kick us out in case he doesn't shoot us but still i'll consider that "kick" as a blessing.

His native village is in Ahirwal region (Haryana, Rajasthan) which is historically known for producing warriors. Same area where the only few survivors of Battle of Rezangla 1962 currently lives.

Ahir C Coy 13 Kumaon which made it's last stand in Chushul rather to retreat and facing waves of Chinese "Human waves attack" until their post were overrun.


You will also find several Ptr from 1 Para who were part of Hajipr Battle. I personally feel that Ahirs (Yadavs) and Gujjar should have their own separate Regiment. They are such warlike and brave soldiers.



PS - Their native Rajas opposed the British and took part in revolt so British reduce their recruitment in Army and confiscated their Jagirs. Chutiya Saif Ali Khan lowly ancestors who were insignificant cavalrymen helped British defeating Ahirs and in return they were rewarded the Jagirs and Title of Nawab of Pataudi.

 

[reddevil9]

His native village is in Ahirwal region (Haryana, Rajasthan) which is historically known for producing warriors. Same area where the only few survivors of Battle of Rezangla 1962 currently lives.

Ahir C Coy 13 Kumaon which made it's last stand in Chushul rather to retreat and facing waves of Chinese "Human waves attack" until their post were overrun.


You will also find several Ptr from 1 Para who were part of Hajipr Battle. I personally feel that Ahirs (Yadavs) and Gujjar should have their own separate Regiment. They are such warlike and brave soldiers.

yes definitely they should have a separate regiment but for now, all these guys are equally divided into Rajput/Jat/punjab and few other regiments.

If you have a picture of Col. sahab, Please PM me, i too wish to see the legend.

 

[Bornubus]

yes definitely they should have a separate regiment but for now, all these guys are equally divided into Rajput/Jat/punjab and few other regiments.

And Kumaon, BoG and Grenadier. There are completely Ahir Units like 13 Kumaon

 

[WARREN SS]

Marcos in Leh during an International SF exercise They secure third position among 27 SF around the world

@Kunal Biswas Do you have any information about this competition

 

[WARREN SS]

Indian SF in Afghanistan was/is involved in analyzing the threat to Indian govts assets in Afghanistan,training the local Army(ex northern alliance) and indirectly being involved in covert actions.

The MARCOS did a great job but so did a lot of other Navies from across the world in anti piracy ops.

DIA Specialists have deputed in Afghanistan Many of them are from SF's Work closely With Afghan NDS

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

Marcos in Leh during an International SF exercise They secure third position among 27 SF around the world

@Kunal Biswas Do you have any information about this competition

Who came 1st and 2nd?

I will be surprised if its not PARA SF.

 

[WARREN SS]

Who came 1st and 2nd?

I will be surprised if its not PARA SF.

Australian SF bagged 1st position followed by South African SF

 

[reddevil9]

Australian SF bagged 1st position followed by South African SF

what about para sf? did they participate? if yes, which rank did they secure?

 

[rkhanna]

Australian SF bagged 1st position followed by South African SF

nice! Pound for Pound units like the Aussie SASR , GROM are some of the lesser known (but imo) better SOF units out there. We should def expand training with them.

TheSA units also come with tons of history and experience behind them. stuff like this answers the question that there is no such thing as "best" SF unit. Nobody holds a monopoly on SOF capability. only differentiating factors are $$ and experience

what about para sf? did they participate? if yes, which rank did they secure?

Maybe they didnt rank.

 

[WARREN SS]

what about para sf? did they participate? if yes, which rank did they secure?

the same asking from kunal biswas

It was mentioned here on IDF some time back if memory Serves me

 

[ghost]

SFF

Para SF

 

[sthf]

Australian SF bagged 1st position followed by South African SF

Not surprising. Both are extremely well trained. Aussies earned their reputation taking part in operations all over Asia.

South Africans on the other hand wrote the damn book of special operations. Decades of operations against commie forces in Angola. IIRC, many highly experienced Rhodesian commandos also joined RSA SF after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe.

If MARCOS has come out at good ranking in such a competition, it is certainly one of the best news I've heard all week.

 

[WARREN SS]

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[Bornubus]

Para

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[Bahamut]

South Africans on the other hand wrote the damn book of special operations. Decades of operations against commie forces in Angola. IIRC, many highly experienced Rhodesian commandos also joined RSA SF after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe.

The Recces of 70 and 80 were a breed apart , but now they are shadow of their former self due to the political intervention in the selection and training .

 

[sthf]

The Recces of 70 and 80 were a breed apart , but now they are shadow of their former self due to the political intervention in the selection and training .

Agreed. I always hoped that maybe one day Indian establishment will grow a pair adopt some variant of Fireforce tactic, crushing the naxals.

 

[mayfair]

Agreed. I always hoped that maybe one day Indian establishment will grow a pair adopt some variant of Fireforce tactic, crushing the naxals.

I thought Greyhounds and Cobras are doing something not so dissimilar, perhaps not as reckless as anti-commie SFs elsewhere.

 

[sthf]

I thought Greyhounds and Cobras are doing something not so dissimilar, perhaps not as reckless as anti-commie SFs elsewhere.

Not really. Cornerstone of Fireforce was the use of rotary wing in deployment of troops & neutralizing the enemy by sheer firepower. That is not even close to what is being done in the naxal infested areas.

Another template for CAPFs could be LRRP unit of Sri Lankan SF. They are very good at what they do.

 

[reddevil9]

THE RED DEVILS................