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A nice summary of recent Special Forces ops against NSCN-K. They are shown as "along" Indo-Myanmar border but make no mistake .....
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/sair/Archives/sair16/16_14.htm
In the early hours of September 27, 2017, the Indian Army’s Para Regiment commandos, inflicted heavy casualties on the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) in an operation at an unidentified location near Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding District and Nagaland’s Mon District, close to Langkhu village in Myanmar, along the India-Myanmar international border. According to reports, after getting specific intelligence inputs about a major infiltration bid by NSCN-K militants in the area, the Army waited for the militants to cross the border into Indian territory before launching a major attack in which at least 30 militants were killed. Ministry of Defence (MoD) sources said that, without the recovery of bodies, it was difficult to estimate exact casualties, but they were relying on ground reports.
Soon after the operation, the Army's Eastern Command announced that its Forces did not cross the international border and it was not a “surgical strike”. A statement on September 27, 2017 disclosed, “In the early morning hours of 27 Sep, a column of Indian Army while operating on Indo-Myanmar border was fired upon by unidentified insurgents. Own troops reacted swiftly and brought down heavy retaliatory fire on the insurgents. The insurgents then broke contact and fled from the spot. As per inputs, a large number of casualties were suffered by the insurgents. Own troops suffered no casualties during the fire fight.”
However, NSCN-K’s spokesperson/PRO (Public Relations Officer) ‘colonel’ Isak Sumi, in a Facebookpost, claimed that “three Indian soldiers were killed and an unconfirmed number injured, but there was no casualty or injury on the Naga Army during the encounter, which happened at Langkhu village in Naga Self-Administered Zone inside Myanmar.” Further on September 28, 2017, Isak Sumi countered the Indian Army claim, asserting, “Indian Army shall learn to respect their fellow those who took martyrdom on September 27, 2017 (sic)… History is evident that none was able to evade Naga’s security system. Hence, in future too, no enemy can evade Naga’s security to create any damage to Naga Army.”
Security Forces (SFs) had been tracking the movement of militants, especially NSCN-K’s Mobile 2 Unit led by self-styled ‘lieutenant colonel’ Bopa Wangsa along the Indo-Myanmar border and had been carrying out aggressive operations over recent months. On September 4, 2017, troops of 21 Para Special Forces and 16 Assam Rifles (AR) had launched a ‘major strike’ on NSCN-K, killing one militant, injuring another, and destroying a camp near Votnu village under Wakka circle in the Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, along the Indo-Myanmar border. An unnamed official at Army Headquarters had then claimed "Several other militants managed to escape into the nearby dense forest because of dense fog in the area. The Special Forces recovered an AK-56, a radio set and a hand grenade, along with live bullets. During a combing operation, the forces located a camp of the rebels and destroyed it." Army Chief General Bipin Rawat later had stated later that day, "These are normal and routine operations. Such operations happen every day." The encounter site was around 15 kilometres from the Indo-Myanmar border.
Earlier, in the night of September 1,, 2017, SFs had killed a self-styled ‘corporal’ of the NSCN-K, identified as Honcham Wangsa, in an operation near Kunsa village in Longding District, along the Indo-Myanmar border. A pistol and other incriminating evidence were recovered from the slain militant. A defence source disclosed, on September 2, 2017, that SFs had carried out the operation acting on specific intelligence about NSCN-K cadres trying to exfiltrate from Indian territory into Myanmar. Other NSCN-K cadres managed to escape using the cover of darkness and bad weather.
Significantly, just five days after the June 4, 2015, attack at Chandel in Manipur in which 18 Army personnel were killed, the Indian Army had carried out ‘surgical operations’ inside Myanmar on June 9, 2015, to target militant groups believed to be ‘responsible’ for the killing and reportedly killed ‘several’ insurgents in different militant camps there. Though there was much initial chest-thumping by the Indian Government, after being pressurised buy the Myanmarese Government, a course correction was made. Significantly, the gallantry award (2015) citations of the heroes of the strike made no mention of the neighbouring nation (Myanmar), suggesting instead that the operation took place within Manipur and Nagaland.
The recent incidents show that vulnerabilities along the Indo-Myanmar border persist. Almost the entire area along the 1,640 kilometre-long border, which stretches across four north-eastern states – Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur – remains volatile and has witnessed deadly militant attacks on SFs in the recent past.
On April 10, 2017, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir disclosed in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) that insurgent activities in the Northeast along the Indo-Myanmar border had registered an increase compared to the Indo-Bangladesh border over the past three years. During the period 2015 to March 31, 2017, terror activities along the Indo-Myanmar border had risen alarmingly as a result of insurgents groups shifting their bases from Bangladesh to territories within Myanmar and China. According to the Minister:
The Indo-Myanmar border has been witnessing steady rise in insurgent activities during the period with as many as 206 encounters reported between militants and security personnel spread across four North-eastern States, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. While 18 security personnel lost their lives, 32 insurgents were killed in these encounters. A total 337 rebels were arrested from the international border in the four States during this period. Among the four North-eastern States sharing Myanmar border, maximum number of encounters took place in Arunachal Pradesh. As many as 81 encounters were reported in that State where three security personnel and 13 militants were killed. During this period, 114 suspected insurgents were arrested. Even in 2017, 13 encounter cases have been reported till March in Arunachal along the border with Myanmar.
Similarly, in the Northeast Security Review meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, held at New Delhi on May 16, 2017, it was emphasized that five contiguous Districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland along the Indo-Myanmar border (Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts of Arunachal; and Mon and Tuensang Districts of Nagaland) had emerged as the hub of the ‘last remaining militants’ in the Northeast. During the meeting one official stated, "The biggest advantage of these five Districts is their proximity to the NSCN-K-controlled areas of Myanmar and their highly difficult terrain, which makes patrolling a difficult task for security agencies."
According to partial data compiled by the Institute for Conflict Management (ICM), between January 1, 2006, and October 1, 2017, there were at least 792 fatalities, including 176 civilians, 145 SF personnel and 471 militants, in 12 Districts spread across the four north-eastern States [Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland] of India that shares borders with Myanmar. In terms of such fatalities, three Manipur Districts were the worst affected: Chandel, accounting for 255 fatalities (56 civilians, 67 SF personnel and 132 militants), followed by Churachandpur, with 155 fatalities (51 civilians, 18 SF personnel and 86 militants); Ukhrul, with 134 fatalities (31 civilians, 36 SF personnel and 67 militants). The other border Districts which recorded fatalities included Tirap, 66 (2 civilians, 8 SF personnel and 56 militants); Tuensang, 47 (17 civilians and 30 militants); Mon, 46 (3 civilians, 9 SF personnel and 34 militants); Phek, 33 (5 civilians and 28 militants); Changlang, 18 (3 civilians, 3 SF personnel and 12 militants); Kiphire, 14 (1 civilian and 13 militants); Kamjong, 9 (2 civilians, 2 SF personnel and 5 militants); Longding, 8 (all militants); and Tengnoupal, 7 (5 civilians and 2 SF personnel). There are 18 Districts along the India-Myanmar border in the region, including Phek, Tuensang, Mon and Kiphire Districts in Nagaland; Tirap, Changlang, Anjaw and Longding in Arunachal Pradesh; Chandel, Ukhrul, Churachandpur, Kamjong and Tengnoupal in Manipur; and Champhai, Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai and Saiha in Mizoram. Champhai, Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai, Saiha and Anjaw recorded no such fatalities in this period. Two new Districts, Kamjong and Tengnoupal were created in December 2016, carved out from Ukhrul and Chandel Districts of Manipur, respectively.
NSCN-K lost its ‘founding chairman’ S.S. Khaplang, who died due to prolonged illness on June 9, 2017. It nevertheless remains the biggest worry in this region. Along with the umbrella group formed under Khaplang’s leadership, the United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFWESEA) was found responsible for at least 123 fatalities (seven civilians, 34 SF personnel and 82 militants) of the 572 fatalities (where the identity of the group involved has been established) out of a total 792 fatalities recorded across the Northeast region along the Indo-Myanmar border (between January 1, 2006, and October 1, 2017). Moreover, most of the recent major attacks on SFs along the Indo-Myanmar border, including the June 4, 2015, Chandel attack, were carried out by NSCN-K and UNLFWESEA.
Most of the top NSCN-K leadership, including its new ‘chairman’ Khango Konyak, remains inside Myanmar and its operational capabilities in India’s Northeast depend heavily on their presence and safe havens in Myanmar. Out of the total estimated cadre strength of around 1,300, more than 1,000 NSCN-K cadres are sheltering in different militant camps inside Myanmar territory along the Indo-Myanmar border.
Recent attempts to fence the Indo-Myanmar border, which has no proper physical demarcation, have met with mass protests on both sides. The Free Movement Regime (FMR), which allows resident tribals along the border to move up to 16 kilometres across the boundary without restrictions, have been consistently misused by insurgents groups, and by smugglers for drugs, weapons and human trafficking.
At a time when the Northeast is witnessing dramatic improvements in insurgency related violence, the clustering of all surviving northeast militant formations in Myanmar and the support they receive from non-state groups there, remain a major challenge for the Indian security establishment. Active engagement and close coordination between India and Myanmar are necessary of the residual threat to security and stability in India’s Northeast, as well as in West and North West Myanmar, are to be effectively neutralized.
http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/sair/Archives/sair16/16_14.htm
In the early hours of September 27, 2017, the Indian Army’s Para Regiment commandos, inflicted heavy casualties on the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) in an operation at an unidentified location near Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding District and Nagaland’s Mon District, close to Langkhu village in Myanmar, along the India-Myanmar international border. According to reports, after getting specific intelligence inputs about a major infiltration bid by NSCN-K militants in the area, the Army waited for the militants to cross the border into Indian territory before launching a major attack in which at least 30 militants were killed. Ministry of Defence (MoD) sources said that, without the recovery of bodies, it was difficult to estimate exact casualties, but they were relying on ground reports.
Soon after the operation, the Army's Eastern Command announced that its Forces did not cross the international border and it was not a “surgical strike”. A statement on September 27, 2017 disclosed, “In the early morning hours of 27 Sep, a column of Indian Army while operating on Indo-Myanmar border was fired upon by unidentified insurgents. Own troops reacted swiftly and brought down heavy retaliatory fire on the insurgents. The insurgents then broke contact and fled from the spot. As per inputs, a large number of casualties were suffered by the insurgents. Own troops suffered no casualties during the fire fight.”
However, NSCN-K’s spokesperson/PRO (Public Relations Officer) ‘colonel’ Isak Sumi, in a Facebookpost, claimed that “three Indian soldiers were killed and an unconfirmed number injured, but there was no casualty or injury on the Naga Army during the encounter, which happened at Langkhu village in Naga Self-Administered Zone inside Myanmar.” Further on September 28, 2017, Isak Sumi countered the Indian Army claim, asserting, “Indian Army shall learn to respect their fellow those who took martyrdom on September 27, 2017 (sic)… History is evident that none was able to evade Naga’s security system. Hence, in future too, no enemy can evade Naga’s security to create any damage to Naga Army.”
Security Forces (SFs) had been tracking the movement of militants, especially NSCN-K’s Mobile 2 Unit led by self-styled ‘lieutenant colonel’ Bopa Wangsa along the Indo-Myanmar border and had been carrying out aggressive operations over recent months. On September 4, 2017, troops of 21 Para Special Forces and 16 Assam Rifles (AR) had launched a ‘major strike’ on NSCN-K, killing one militant, injuring another, and destroying a camp near Votnu village under Wakka circle in the Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh, along the Indo-Myanmar border. An unnamed official at Army Headquarters had then claimed "Several other militants managed to escape into the nearby dense forest because of dense fog in the area. The Special Forces recovered an AK-56, a radio set and a hand grenade, along with live bullets. During a combing operation, the forces located a camp of the rebels and destroyed it." Army Chief General Bipin Rawat later had stated later that day, "These are normal and routine operations. Such operations happen every day." The encounter site was around 15 kilometres from the Indo-Myanmar border.
Earlier, in the night of September 1,, 2017, SFs had killed a self-styled ‘corporal’ of the NSCN-K, identified as Honcham Wangsa, in an operation near Kunsa village in Longding District, along the Indo-Myanmar border. A pistol and other incriminating evidence were recovered from the slain militant. A defence source disclosed, on September 2, 2017, that SFs had carried out the operation acting on specific intelligence about NSCN-K cadres trying to exfiltrate from Indian territory into Myanmar. Other NSCN-K cadres managed to escape using the cover of darkness and bad weather.
Significantly, just five days after the June 4, 2015, attack at Chandel in Manipur in which 18 Army personnel were killed, the Indian Army had carried out ‘surgical operations’ inside Myanmar on June 9, 2015, to target militant groups believed to be ‘responsible’ for the killing and reportedly killed ‘several’ insurgents in different militant camps there. Though there was much initial chest-thumping by the Indian Government, after being pressurised buy the Myanmarese Government, a course correction was made. Significantly, the gallantry award (2015) citations of the heroes of the strike made no mention of the neighbouring nation (Myanmar), suggesting instead that the operation took place within Manipur and Nagaland.
The recent incidents show that vulnerabilities along the Indo-Myanmar border persist. Almost the entire area along the 1,640 kilometre-long border, which stretches across four north-eastern states – Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur – remains volatile and has witnessed deadly militant attacks on SFs in the recent past.
On April 10, 2017, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir disclosed in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) that insurgent activities in the Northeast along the Indo-Myanmar border had registered an increase compared to the Indo-Bangladesh border over the past three years. During the period 2015 to March 31, 2017, terror activities along the Indo-Myanmar border had risen alarmingly as a result of insurgents groups shifting their bases from Bangladesh to territories within Myanmar and China. According to the Minister:
The Indo-Myanmar border has been witnessing steady rise in insurgent activities during the period with as many as 206 encounters reported between militants and security personnel spread across four North-eastern States, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. While 18 security personnel lost their lives, 32 insurgents were killed in these encounters. A total 337 rebels were arrested from the international border in the four States during this period. Among the four North-eastern States sharing Myanmar border, maximum number of encounters took place in Arunachal Pradesh. As many as 81 encounters were reported in that State where three security personnel and 13 militants were killed. During this period, 114 suspected insurgents were arrested. Even in 2017, 13 encounter cases have been reported till March in Arunachal along the border with Myanmar.
Similarly, in the Northeast Security Review meeting, chaired by Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, held at New Delhi on May 16, 2017, it was emphasized that five contiguous Districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland along the Indo-Myanmar border (Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts of Arunachal; and Mon and Tuensang Districts of Nagaland) had emerged as the hub of the ‘last remaining militants’ in the Northeast. During the meeting one official stated, "The biggest advantage of these five Districts is their proximity to the NSCN-K-controlled areas of Myanmar and their highly difficult terrain, which makes patrolling a difficult task for security agencies."
According to partial data compiled by the Institute for Conflict Management (ICM), between January 1, 2006, and October 1, 2017, there were at least 792 fatalities, including 176 civilians, 145 SF personnel and 471 militants, in 12 Districts spread across the four north-eastern States [Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland] of India that shares borders with Myanmar. In terms of such fatalities, three Manipur Districts were the worst affected: Chandel, accounting for 255 fatalities (56 civilians, 67 SF personnel and 132 militants), followed by Churachandpur, with 155 fatalities (51 civilians, 18 SF personnel and 86 militants); Ukhrul, with 134 fatalities (31 civilians, 36 SF personnel and 67 militants). The other border Districts which recorded fatalities included Tirap, 66 (2 civilians, 8 SF personnel and 56 militants); Tuensang, 47 (17 civilians and 30 militants); Mon, 46 (3 civilians, 9 SF personnel and 34 militants); Phek, 33 (5 civilians and 28 militants); Changlang, 18 (3 civilians, 3 SF personnel and 12 militants); Kiphire, 14 (1 civilian and 13 militants); Kamjong, 9 (2 civilians, 2 SF personnel and 5 militants); Longding, 8 (all militants); and Tengnoupal, 7 (5 civilians and 2 SF personnel). There are 18 Districts along the India-Myanmar border in the region, including Phek, Tuensang, Mon and Kiphire Districts in Nagaland; Tirap, Changlang, Anjaw and Longding in Arunachal Pradesh; Chandel, Ukhrul, Churachandpur, Kamjong and Tengnoupal in Manipur; and Champhai, Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai and Saiha in Mizoram. Champhai, Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai, Saiha and Anjaw recorded no such fatalities in this period. Two new Districts, Kamjong and Tengnoupal were created in December 2016, carved out from Ukhrul and Chandel Districts of Manipur, respectively.
NSCN-K lost its ‘founding chairman’ S.S. Khaplang, who died due to prolonged illness on June 9, 2017. It nevertheless remains the biggest worry in this region. Along with the umbrella group formed under Khaplang’s leadership, the United National Liberation Front of Western South East Asia (UNLFWESEA) was found responsible for at least 123 fatalities (seven civilians, 34 SF personnel and 82 militants) of the 572 fatalities (where the identity of the group involved has been established) out of a total 792 fatalities recorded across the Northeast region along the Indo-Myanmar border (between January 1, 2006, and October 1, 2017). Moreover, most of the recent major attacks on SFs along the Indo-Myanmar border, including the June 4, 2015, Chandel attack, were carried out by NSCN-K and UNLFWESEA.
Most of the top NSCN-K leadership, including its new ‘chairman’ Khango Konyak, remains inside Myanmar and its operational capabilities in India’s Northeast depend heavily on their presence and safe havens in Myanmar. Out of the total estimated cadre strength of around 1,300, more than 1,000 NSCN-K cadres are sheltering in different militant camps inside Myanmar territory along the Indo-Myanmar border.
Recent attempts to fence the Indo-Myanmar border, which has no proper physical demarcation, have met with mass protests on both sides. The Free Movement Regime (FMR), which allows resident tribals along the border to move up to 16 kilometres across the boundary without restrictions, have been consistently misused by insurgents groups, and by smugglers for drugs, weapons and human trafficking.
At a time when the Northeast is witnessing dramatic improvements in insurgency related violence, the clustering of all surviving northeast militant formations in Myanmar and the support they receive from non-state groups there, remain a major challenge for the Indian security establishment. Active engagement and close coordination between India and Myanmar are necessary of the residual threat to security and stability in India’s Northeast, as well as in West and North West Myanmar, are to be effectively neutralized.
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Kali is a good art when it comes to weapons. I guess it is apt for a military unit like PARA SF. I had the good fortune of training with Shifu Kanishka at his school in noida for over a year in Kali. It's a really great system to know if you've got a knife, a stick or even a pen with you.
Not that complete when it comes to bare hands but still can be easily adapted to empty hands as well using elbows mostly.
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If I ain't wrong, they are teaching 'Jeet Kune Do' to Para SF personnel lately.
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Tried and tested my friend.Used to own the black one 7 years ago.Moved on to Suunto and Breitling now.
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I am his future student.I have great respect for him and have him in my list.Unfortunately due to the nature of my job i am unable to find time for anything consistent.
I have a MMA background so it will be fun.His Gurukul looks like a cool place to visit as well.
Its not just Kali, which is infact a great form of close contact martial art. But the basic one, which everyone needs to master in SF, esp PARA is Krav Maga. There is no equivalent of it IMO right now. Para's started intensive training of it post Kargil. You could even see the Ghataks gaining this as a compulsory criteria to survive.
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GARUD COMMANDOS IN KASHMIR
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BTW a SFF trainee died recently in an Training accident.
RIP
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An Indian Army Ghatak Platoon Commando with B&T MP-9 SMG
It fires 9x19 mm Parabellum rounds and has an effective range of about 50 - 100 meters.
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MARCOS Operations in Kashmir : Story of MARCO Aadesh Kumar who fought of militants in Kashmir
BackGround :~
In the world of military , no one captures our attention as well as Special Forces. From hostage rescue to assault missions or reconnaissance they take on some of the hardest operations. Special Forces require Special Equipments and Special Tactics and that is what makes them Special , a cut-above the normal infantry soldiers and that allows them to take on any situation when the duty calls upon them. Indian Armed Forces following examples of other nations raised its Special Forces required to do Special Operations and perhaps the most known Indian Special Force is Indian Navy MARCOS.
MARCOS are elite Special Operations Force ( SOF ) of Indian Navy specialised for amphibious warfare , unconventional warfare , Close Quarter Combat , Hostage Rescue , counterproliferation , reconnaissance and Counter Terrorism. Formed in 1987 , they first saw action in Sri Lanka against LTTE Militants where in an operation to blow up the Jaffna jetty, saw MARCOS swim 12 kms to their target with their combat load in tow. They then slipped in without being detected and blew up the harbour with explosives. They were immediately fired upon by the LTTE. The commandos returned fire and managed to swim back to the ship without any casualties.
MARCOS then saw action in Maldives during Operation Cactus where they thwarted an attempted coup and also captured a boat with 46 mercenaries. MARCOS then saw action in Somalia with US Special Forces , Operation Tasha , Operation Zabardust and Operation Rakshak and also in Mumbai during 26/11 attacks where they were the first responders to the attack till NSG took up. They have also been deployed in many other ops including anti-piracy.
Pic : Indian Navy MARCOS outside INS Abhimanyu geared up for a mock mission
However they are known to operate in Kashmir , a disputed region between India and Pakistan where Pakistan has been known to push in terrorists and militants to engage Indian forces deployed there. MARCOS has also been deployed there since 1990s near the Wular Lake region where they guard the 250 km square region thwarting any infiltration in this region. In 1995, a team of MARCOS was positioned at the lake and within weeks, militant activity on the lake ceased.
Wular Lake, lying between Sopore and Bandipore, is the largest fresh water lake in India and it is surrounded by towering mountains. Fed by the Jhelum River , it is like a natural water reservoir. The strategic value of this lake lies in the fact that this provides the militants a convenient waterway to slip in the Kashmir region and merge with the local populace or sneak into Srinagar ( a main city in Kashmir region ) thus making it a hotbed for militant activity.
This warranted the need for a Marine Force to be deployed there and to answer this call of duty , MARCOS was roped in. Not only securing the lake they have also secured the villages in this region curbing any sort of militant activity here. They branched out the mountains here , scouring for militant hideouts and hunting for them. The MARCOS' dexterity in the water compensates for the shortfalls of the Army.
MARCOS personnel also keep beards and remain in disguise here by wearing Pheran ( a traditional dress worn by men and women alike ) so that they can blend in with the local populace here due to which they are known by locals as "Dadhiwala fauz". They are the "Crocs of the Wular Lake".
Here we will recount one such story of a Marine Commando Aadesh Kumar SEA I CD III (220165-A) MARCOS (E) whose bravery during one such Counter-Terrorism operation set an exemplary example for his team mates .
MARCOS Operatives in Kashmir with the customary beard and traditional dress
The Inputs :~
On 11 Dec 2012, based on intelligence inputs of presence of 04-05 militants in Cherhar village located in the AOR of Trimukha Coy of 27 RR located at an altitude of approximately 2500m above sea level, a joint operation was launched by a team of 9 Para SF of Indian Army, 27 RR and Indian Navy MARCOS to neutralize the militants. Considering the sailor’s past performance in operations, he was given the most challenging responsibility of support weapon in-charge of the MARCOS team. The task warranted carrying of heavy support weapon (LMG Negev 5.56mm) and additional ammunition in heavy snowfall through a treacherous route.
MARCOS in Wular Lake
The Deployment :~
On 13 Dec 2012, on completion of 48 hr surveillance mission, the team was tasked to return to the detachment. During de-induction, the MARCOS team was tasked to carry out a search of a nearby location from where a satellite intercept had just been obtained. The team reached the location and commenced search. Suddenly, the MARCOS team came under heavy automatic weapon and Grenade fire from militants hiding in the thick vegetation. Due to heavy enemy fire and very little reaction time, the team was highly vulnerable and could have resulted in high casualties.
MARCO Aadesh Kumar SEA I CD III (220165-A) MARCOS (E)
His Valour :~
Realizing the danger to the team and undeterred by the barrage of fire, the sailor with utter disregard to personal safety, charged towards the militant group firing rapidly from his Negev Light Machine Gun. During the charge, the sailor was hit by militant bullets on stomach and legs. Despite grievous injuries and excessive bleeding, the sailor continued the charge towards the incoming fire. In the process not only the enemy fire was suppressed but one hardcore militant was also killed. Motivated by his audacious action, the team also intensified retaliation forcing the militants to flee.
MARCOS Operatives with Tavor TAR-21 and Negev 5.56mm Light Machine Gun
Recognition :~
Aadesh Kumar’s indomitable courage had resulted not only in the elimination of one hardcore foreign terrorist but also saved the life of his fellow team members. In recognition for this brave act, Aadesh Kumar Sea I CDIII (220165-A) was awarded Shaurya Chakra.Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, sometimes posthumously. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra. It is generally awarded for Counter-Insurgency operations and actions against the enemy during peace-time.
He was also awarded the Salaam India Special Award for his indomitable bravery and courage.
MARCO Aadesh Kumar with Salaam India Special Award
Epilogue :~
These frogmen ( as they are called ) have done their job securing the region completely and thwarting any evil designs in the valley through these regions. Now they are partnering with Indian Army Special Forces to flush out militants in the region curbing out militant traffic and bringing peace to the valley.
Presently , Indian Army is carrying out an extensive drive against terrorists in Kashmir and now even involving Marine commandos (MARCOS) for clearing them out from the islands in the Jhelum river. The Navy has deployed a team of 30 Marine commandos, under a Lieutenant Commander, permanently in the Wular Lake to prevent any terrorist activity there.
MARCOS in Kashmir with Tavor TAR-21 with Mepro Mor Sight , AK-103 and Negev Light Machine Gun
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BackGround :~
In the world of military , no one captures our attention as well as Special Forces. From hostage rescue to assault missions or reconnaissance they take on some of the hardest operations. Special Forces require Special Equipments and Special Tactics and that is what makes them Special , a cut-above the normal infantry soldiers and that allows them to take on any situation when the duty calls upon them. Indian Armed Forces following examples of other nations raised its Special Forces required to do Special Operations and perhaps the most known Indian Special Force is Indian Navy MARCOS.
MARCOS are elite Special Operations Force ( SOF ) of Indian Navy specialised for amphibious warfare , unconventional warfare , Close Quarter Combat , Hostage Rescue , counterproliferation , reconnaissance and Counter Terrorism. Formed in 1987 , they first saw action in Sri Lanka against LTTE Militants where in an operation to blow up the Jaffna jetty, saw MARCOS swim 12 kms to their target with their combat load in tow. They then slipped in without being detected and blew up the harbour with explosives. They were immediately fired upon by the LTTE. The commandos returned fire and managed to swim back to the ship without any casualties.
MARCOS then saw action in Maldives during Operation Cactus where they thwarted an attempted coup and also captured a boat with 46 mercenaries. MARCOS then saw action in Somalia with US Special Forces , Operation Tasha , Operation Zabardust and Operation Rakshak and also in Mumbai during 26/11 attacks where they were the first responders to the attack till NSG took up. They have also been deployed in many other ops including anti-piracy.
Pic : Indian Navy MARCOS outside INS Abhimanyu geared up for a mock mission
However they are known to operate in Kashmir , a disputed region between India and Pakistan where Pakistan has been known to push in terrorists and militants to engage Indian forces deployed there. MARCOS has also been deployed there since 1990s near the Wular Lake region where they guard the 250 km square region thwarting any infiltration in this region. In 1995, a team of MARCOS was positioned at the lake and within weeks, militant activity on the lake ceased.
Wular Lake, lying between Sopore and Bandipore, is the largest fresh water lake in India and it is surrounded by towering mountains. Fed by the Jhelum River , it is like a natural water reservoir. The strategic value of this lake lies in the fact that this provides the militants a convenient waterway to slip in the Kashmir region and merge with the local populace or sneak into Srinagar ( a main city in Kashmir region ) thus making it a hotbed for militant activity.
This warranted the need for a Marine Force to be deployed there and to answer this call of duty , MARCOS was roped in. Not only securing the lake they have also secured the villages in this region curbing any sort of militant activity here. They branched out the mountains here , scouring for militant hideouts and hunting for them. The MARCOS' dexterity in the water compensates for the shortfalls of the Army.
MARCOS personnel also keep beards and remain in disguise here by wearing Pheran ( a traditional dress worn by men and women alike ) so that they can blend in with the local populace here due to which they are known by locals as "Dadhiwala fauz". They are the "Crocs of the Wular Lake".
Here we will recount one such story of a Marine Commando Aadesh Kumar SEA I CD III (220165-A) MARCOS (E) whose bravery during one such Counter-Terrorism operation set an exemplary example for his team mates .
MARCOS Operatives in Kashmir with the customary beard and traditional dress
The Inputs :~
On 11 Dec 2012, based on intelligence inputs of presence of 04-05 militants in Cherhar village located in the AOR of Trimukha Coy of 27 RR located at an altitude of approximately 2500m above sea level, a joint operation was launched by a team of 9 Para SF of Indian Army, 27 RR and Indian Navy MARCOS to neutralize the militants. Considering the sailor’s past performance in operations, he was given the most challenging responsibility of support weapon in-charge of the MARCOS team. The task warranted carrying of heavy support weapon (LMG Negev 5.56mm) and additional ammunition in heavy snowfall through a treacherous route.
MARCOS in Wular Lake
The Deployment :~
On 13 Dec 2012, on completion of 48 hr surveillance mission, the team was tasked to return to the detachment. During de-induction, the MARCOS team was tasked to carry out a search of a nearby location from where a satellite intercept had just been obtained. The team reached the location and commenced search. Suddenly, the MARCOS team came under heavy automatic weapon and Grenade fire from militants hiding in the thick vegetation. Due to heavy enemy fire and very little reaction time, the team was highly vulnerable and could have resulted in high casualties.
MARCO Aadesh Kumar SEA I CD III (220165-A) MARCOS (E)
His Valour :~
Realizing the danger to the team and undeterred by the barrage of fire, the sailor with utter disregard to personal safety, charged towards the militant group firing rapidly from his Negev Light Machine Gun. During the charge, the sailor was hit by militant bullets on stomach and legs. Despite grievous injuries and excessive bleeding, the sailor continued the charge towards the incoming fire. In the process not only the enemy fire was suppressed but one hardcore militant was also killed. Motivated by his audacious action, the team also intensified retaliation forcing the militants to flee.
MARCOS Operatives with Tavor TAR-21 and Negev 5.56mm Light Machine Gun
Recognition :~
Aadesh Kumar’s indomitable courage had resulted not only in the elimination of one hardcore foreign terrorist but also saved the life of his fellow team members. In recognition for this brave act, Aadesh Kumar Sea I CDIII (220165-A) was awarded Shaurya Chakra.Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, sometimes posthumously. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra. It is generally awarded for Counter-Insurgency operations and actions against the enemy during peace-time.
He was also awarded the Salaam India Special Award for his indomitable bravery and courage.
MARCO Aadesh Kumar with Salaam India Special Award
Epilogue :~
These frogmen ( as they are called ) have done their job securing the region completely and thwarting any evil designs in the valley through these regions. Now they are partnering with Indian Army Special Forces to flush out militants in the region curbing out militant traffic and bringing peace to the valley.
Presently , Indian Army is carrying out an extensive drive against terrorists in Kashmir and now even involving Marine commandos (MARCOS) for clearing them out from the islands in the Jhelum river. The Navy has deployed a team of 30 Marine commandos, under a Lieutenant Commander, permanently in the Wular Lake to prevent any terrorist activity there.
MARCOS in Kashmir with Tavor TAR-21 with Mepro Mor Sight , AK-103 and Negev Light Machine Gun
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MARCOS did not thwart the coup.
The coup was thwarted by Para Brigade.When the terrorists were running they got into a ship which was going towards SRi Lanka.When the Para boys on the beach noticed some suspicious movements they used a RL to target the Ship resulting in the damage of the rudder of the ship coz of which it could not maneuver but kept sailing and went off the radar of Para.
The Army gave a call to the Navy to intercept the ship and this is when the MARCOS on INS Godavari(if i am not wrong) came in and got the mercenaries.
Its a great bravery act but its not related to thwarting the mercenaries on the Island.
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