Well given the fact the evolution of this type of helmet was specifically for Integrating superior Comms - if our Powers that be do not bring in the comm sets into regular kits the whole point of "FAST" helmet is defeated.
Yes and no. While in common civilian parlance a Sniper is anybody who shoots from hiding / far away at unaware targets is a sniper. in Strict Military Parlance a Sniper is a Strategic Tool deployed at theater level.
A Designated Marksmen is a tactical Fire support tool deployed at a Battalion Level.
While two look similar . they are far from it. and Hence KIT is critical. the Galatz is a mediocre DMR at best. It is underpowered and that restricts its operational range. as a Sniper Rifle it is at the lower end of the spectrum. But it is highly reliable.
However for SOF units its true worth comes in its folding stock avatar which makes jumping from Airplanes far easier.
I could be wrong. The information i have been given is highly mixed. But IMO there is no such thing as a "Phantom Unit" . Its a grade of Competence. The top 10% of Operators are internally Designated as "Phantom".
Most successful. As an Urban CT/HRT unit yes. Army SF has been in the thick since formation. SFF won battler honors in Kargil, Siachen and 1971. MARCOS had a fantastic outing in SriLanka and the Maldives Coup. Not to mention the anti-piracy missions.Is it just me or NSG is the most successful SF unit of India
@rkhanna what is the training process of NSG
RR as an all encompassing COIN unit is Highly Successful.
Basically my point is you are comparing apples to oranges.
But as far as Apples goes there are Few Global CT/HRT units who have been as successful or have as much Experience as NSG. Their "Apples" Contempraries are
FBI HRT
GSG-9
GIGN/RAID
SSG-BlackStorks
Japanese SAT
SAS-CRW
Alpha/OMON
And amongst the Above NSG holds its head high. Very High
On Training - Post Selection - SAG operatives typically undergo 14 month Training at Manesar. Of the 14 months 90 days is basic training - concentrating on bringing up their shooting proficiency. Post 90 days more complex room intervation training is taught. Room Clearing/Relfex shooting as a Single Shooter, Buddy Team, as a Hit and then with multiple Hits. During this time Members are ear marked as Assaulters and Snipers and each set go on for their own Advance Training. But an Assaulter needs to be profficient enough to fill the spot of a Sniper and Vice Versa incase of an emergency.
Then when they got assigned 51 or 52 SAG (I think an SRG unit converted to 3rd SAG unit but can't confirm) they undergo further Specialty Training. Anti-Hijacking, UDT,
Outside of Shooting (duh!), their training involves recognizing explosives, Lock-picking, Vehicle Movement, Spending time at airports - learning everything about airplanes and Airport logistic operations, etc, Sensitive Site Exploitation/Evidence Collection (As their handling of evidence is critical to other Federal Law enforcement case building)
PS - Apologies for the Crap Spelling and Grammar.
