Indian Special Forces (archived)

[Unknowncommando 2]

Balidaan Param Dharma..........

 

[rkhanna]

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vive la republique

 

[Jay99]

SHAURYA CHAKRA
LIEUTENANT COLONEL VIKRANT PRASHER
10TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES) Lieutenant Colonel Vikrant Prasher of 10 Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) led a small team to eliminate a hardcore terrorist. In August 2018, presence of category A++ terrorist was confirmed in a specific area in Central Kashmir. Lieutenant Colonel Prasher, alongwith three other ranks displaying extreme mental agility and situational awareness, closed in on the terrorists leader in a busy market place. Identifying the terrorist in the market was extremely challenging, and difficult to pinpoint their exact location. Suddenly, Lieutenant Colonel Vikrant Prasher came face to face with the terrorists and firefight ensued with the groups of terrorists, at extremely close range. Reacting swiftly, unmindful of fire and risks, Lieutenant Colonel Vikrant Prasher skillfully and accurately eliminated the terrorist leader and had to dive for cover under the return fire while the other terrorists disappeared amongst the crowd. Lieutenant Colonel Prasher skillfully retrieved his small team from volatile crowd in quick time with tremendous professional grit. For displaying untranscended bravery, superior tactical expertise, ingenuity and unorthodox approach leading to surgical elimination of a category A++ terrorist commander, Lieutenant Colonel Vikrant Prasher is awarded “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.

SHAURYA CHAKRA
MAJOR ROHIT LINGWAL
9TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES) Major Rohit Lingwal was deployed along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir for conduct of counter infiltration operations. He meticulously developed intelligence network with respect to activities of terrorist outfits. Major Rohit Lingwal was able to obtain intelligence about likely reconnaissance activity of a hardcore terrorist. The terrorist was to lead a group for conduct of a major attack on own post on the line of control. Maj Lingwal led his troop through mine fields ahead of own defences and laid multiple ambushes for protracted period. In July 2018, he took his party out towards the Line of Control for a long duration operation. His team remained in hide, without any signature of their presence. One afternoon, he observed terrorists approaching own posts. He alerted his troop and started closing in towards the terrorist. Displaying outstanding field craft and nerves of steel, he maintained surprise till the end and soon had a close firefight with the terrorists. Unmindful of the volley of bullets and grenades, Major Rohit Lingwal crawled towards the terrorists and the terrorist leader was shot dead at close quarters. His action thwarted a major hostile action on own troops. For displaying most conspicuous gallantry, outstanding leadership and meticulous planning and perseverance, in eliminating the hardcore terrorist leader, Major Rohit Lingwal is awarded “SHAURYA CHAKRA.”

SHAURYA CHAKRA
CAPTAIN ABHAY SHARMA, SENA MEDAL
FIRST BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES) Captain Abhay Sharma, SM was the party commander tasked to undertake patrolling against enemy Border Action Team along Line of Control in Jammu district of Jammu and Kashmir. On 21 April 2018, Captain Abhay Sharma, SM led a patrol along the Line of Control. At 1310 hours, own patrol spotted movement of 10 uniformed enemy personnel carrying weapons and moving towards own post Spur Forward. He quickly deployed his party in two locations and at opportune time he along with his buddy opened fire and neutralised two enemy personnel. Displaying exceptional battle craft, he provided cover fire enabling his buddy to disengage and move to safety. Thereafter, displaying exemplary junior leadership he crawled under support fire of his buddy and shot down another enemy regular at close range. Once under effective fire from enemy posts, he sensed grave danger to entire party and directed fire of five C-90s and destroyed three bunkers. Exhibiting composure and exceptional tactical acumen under heavy enemy fire, he successfully executed the ambush, destroyed three bunkers, recovered enemy weapon and ensured safe extrication without any casualty. For displaying conspicuous gallantry, unmatched professionalism and resolute leadership in face of enemy, Captain Abhay Sharma, SM is awarded „SHAURYA CHAKRA‟.

Source: http://pibphoto.nic.in/documents/rlink/2019/jan/p201912504.pdf

It seems ops by Major Rohit Lingwal & Captain Abhay Sharma might have been a small tactical Raid across the LOC

 

[rkhanna]

It seems ops by Major Rohit Lingwal & Captain Abhay Sharma might have been a small tactical Raid across the LOC

Possible but not necessarily. Doing LRRP in the wilderness (even inside the LOC) for interdiction missions is part of their mandate.

At times they intervene. Other times they simply Tag and follow from afar - passing on intercept intel to other units. (i.e this way their presense is never known).

There is no man's land on both sides of the LOC which is where the Para's Hunt.

 

[itsme]

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Hopefully, we are talking about Para SF and we get to see them in ops equipped like a true tier 1 which they are.

 

[rkhanna]

Hopefully, we are talking about Para SF and we get to see them in ops equipped like a true tier 1 which they are.

Not to nitpick but SG and in the future SOD are the only tier I unit/s in India.

 

[rkhanna]

For some reason TonboImaging webpage suggests this product as applicable to pilots only; doesn’t mention SF/infantry. Not sure why!!

Writeup mentions operators and under application mentions special forces night navigation

So Def for infantry as well

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[Anathema]

This movie is amazing on so many levels but I think this period of time is notable for
The Indian SFs. They have gained prominence immensely in the last few years from
Their operations to their significance. Not only
Are their achievements being celebrated but they are being configured to take their natural role- a strategic asset. The news that the tri-service SOD has already begun being raised just further highlights this.


And yes. This IS creditable to Modi and his govt, a shift HAS taken. Let’s just hope this is taken to its natural conclusion.

All this will go out of the door if a govt change happens. It wiil be usual roti kapda makan politics if current govt is voted out of power..

 

[Moroboshi]

Not to nitpick but SG and in the future SOD are the only tier I unit/s in India.

SOD???

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[rkhanna]

SOD???

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Special Operations Division .

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[Unknowncommando 2]

SF commando during Army Day Celebrations

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

Not to nitpick but SG and in the future SOD are the only tier I unit/s in India.

what ops does SG do?

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[Spindrift]

what ops does SG do?

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Basically, covert ops for RAW. The kind ops that you don't hear about. As far as I know, based on OSINT anything from wetworks to sabotage.

 

[rkhanna]

what ops does SG do?

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SG acted as the hammer of TSD as an example.

They are currently in Afghanistan / Sri Lanka / Myanmar / Tibet. Wherever they need be.

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

Basically, covert ops for RAW. The kind ops that you don't hear about. As far as I know, based on OSINT anything from wetworks to sabotage.

thats not true.Those ops are done by another team not SG.

 

[rkhanna]

thats not true.Those ops are done by another team not SG.

SG is the paramilitary arm of the cabinet secretariat. I.e RAW

But yes you are right
They are not NOCs - agent cadre are different

The name Special Group has evolved over time. RAW ofcourse is not limited by SG they had J and X in the past .but most constitutants are SG personal. Like temp task forces

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

SG acted as the hammer of TSD as an example.

They are currently in Afghanistan / Sri Lanka / Myanmar / Tibet. Wherever they need be.

Kashmir is more realistic for SG..those deployment in Afghanistan are of a few officers for Int.

Then i can say Bihar regtt is deployed in Africa..sounds real cool but the complete truth is that its a UN deployment.

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

SG is the paramilitary arm of the cabinet secretariat. I.e RAW

But yes you are right
They are not NOCs - agent cadre are different

The name Special Group has evolved over time. RAW ofcourse is not limited by SG they had J and X in the past .but most constitutants are SG personal. Like temp task forces

Thank u for accepting this.I know you know of those teams.

 

[Vishal Chandorkar]

All this will go out of the door if a govt change happens. It wiil be usual roti kapda makan politics if current govt is voted out of power..

True!! Hope the current dispensation continues and they implement even better policies towards the armed forces

 

[rkhanna]

Kashmir is more realistic for SG..those deployment in Afghanistan are of a few officers for Int.

Then i can say Bihar regtt is deployed in Africa..sounds real cool but the complete truth is that its a UN deployment.

Saar - I was talking more from the FID perspective and working with local forces to pursue HVT/Indian targets.

but less said the better, no need to discuss on open fora