Indian Special Forces (archived)

[Gessler]

M4A1 widely used by all SF. Now they will get Sig 716 G2 and maybe CAR 816.

Never seen MARCOS with M4s. In field use, only Tavors or AKs are routinely seen.

He asked about platforms in service. 716 and 816 are for the future.

 

[vampyrbladez]

Never seen MARCOS with M4s. In field use, only Tavors or AKs are routinely seen.

He asked about platforms in service. 716 and 816 are for the future.

Here's some CQB unit of sf. Not sure who.

 

[Gessler]

Here's some CQB unit of sf. Not sure who.

These are Paras.

Para SF with M4A1s is nothing new. But MARCOS, of which the question is about, never personally seen them using M4s in field.

 

[rkhanna]

These are Paras.

Para SF with M4A1s is nothing new. But MARCOS, of which the question is about, never personally seen them using M4s in field.

Never understood where we learnt this SOP of stacking up right next to each other with legs intertwined.

 

[armyofhind]

Never understood where we learnt this SOP of stacking up right next to each other with legs intertwined.

Legs aren't intertwined but sticking to each other.
Caterpillar it's called.

The rationale is that if the squad recieves fire from either end, casualties are minimised, apart from of course the usual requirements of moving without the need for verbal comms, and covering all fields of fire.

 

[ALBY]

Never seen MARCOS with M4s. In field use, only Tavors or AKs are routinely seen.

He asked about platforms in service. 716 and 816 are for the future.

Old M4s without rails and having carrying handle are in service with Marcos. Do check the video of Marcos in youtube, there you could spot it.

 

[ALBY]

Never seen MARCOS with M4s. In field use, only Tavors or AKs are routinely seen.

He asked about platforms in service. 716 and 816 are for the future.

Old M4s without rails and having carrying handle are in service with Marcos. Do check the video of Marcos in youtube, there you could spot it.

 

[rkhanna]

Legs aren't intertwined but sticking to each other.
Caterpillar it's called.

The rationale is that if the squad recieves fire from either end, casualties are minimised, apart from of course the usual requirements of moving without the need for verbal comms, and covering all fields of fire.

Actually the rational against it is that if you take direct fire bullets won't go through you and hit some behind and if spread out easier to manoeuvre and fire and avoid larger casualties if engaged by a grenade.



Think we are the only country that works like this.

 

[Unknowncommando 2]

We are committed to international synergy & cooperation. #GarudShakti2019 Joint Training Exercise between #IndianArmy and #IndonesianArmy concluded at Agra. Exercise was aimed to enhance ability of #IndianArmy & #IndonesianArmy to undertake joint operations in #CounterTerrorism

 

[Shadow]

We are committed to international synergy & cooperation. #GarudShakti2019 Joint Training Exercise between #IndianArmy and #IndonesianArmy concluded at Agra. Exercise was aimed to enhance ability of #IndianArmy & #IndonesianArmy to undertake joint operations in #CounterTerrorism

looks like a new camo pattern.

 

[aditya g]

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Think we are the only country that works like this.

I am surprised to hear this from you.

The tactics are an outcome of our conditions - the forces dont want latest hollywood movies to decide the best moves They are formed basis our own experience and also training inputs from multiple sources.

 

[Prashant12]

Special Forces units of Army to get American assault rifles, ammunition, parachutes: Sources
The Indian Army already has American M4A1 assault rifles, which are used extensively by security forces in counter-terrorism operations.

NEW DELHI: In a major boost to the firepower of Special Forces of Indian Army, sources said that the government has decided to buy assault rifles, ammunition, parachutes and several other specialised equipments from the US.

"Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is going to chair an important meeting where the proposal to buy the equipment worth over Rs 1,000 crore from the American Department of Defence is expected to be discussed," sources told ANI.

Sources added that during the meeting the Defence Minister will hold discussions over several types of equipments including assault rifles, ammunition and combat free fall parachutes for the Special Forces units of the Parachute Regiment of the Army.


"If the proposal goes through, the equipment would be acquired from the United States in a government-to-government deal under the Foreign Military Sales route," they said.

The Indian Army already has American M4A1 assault rifles, which are used extensively by security forces in counter-terrorism operations. It is learnt that the government is also planning to equip the Special Forces of Army with more carbines. These carbines will be like the Belgian rifles which are used by the Special Protection Group (SPG) guarding the Prime Minister.

In February, the Defence Ministry had inked a deal to procure 72,400 7.6mm Sig Sauer assault rifles under fast-track procedures. PTI had reported that the deal worth Rs 700 crore is aimed at modernising the infantry.


The Sig Sauer assault rifles are already being used by armed forces in the US and several European countries. Sources told PTI that the Defence Ministry has asked the US firm to deliver the rifles within a year. The Indian Army will receive a bulk - 66,400 - of the assault rifles, while the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy will get 4,000 and 2,000 rifles respectively.

The assault rifles could play an important role in boosting the firepower of troops in areas on the border with Pakistan and China. The Sig Sauer assault rifles are renowned for their firepower as well as reliability in extreme weather conditions.

https://zeenews.india.com/india/spe...es-ammunition-parachutes-sources-2188846.html

 

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[Shivansh Atri]

Special Forces units of Army to get American assault rifles, ammunition, parachutes: Sources
The Indian Army already has American M4A1 assault rifles, which are used extensively by security forces in counter-terrorism operations.

NEW DELHI: In a major boost to the firepower of Special Forces of Indian Army, sources said that the government has decided to buy assault rifles, ammunition, parachutes and several other specialised equipments from the US.

"Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is going to chair an important meeting where the proposal to buy the equipment worth over Rs 1,000 crore from the American Department of Defence is expected to be discussed," sources told ANI.

Sources added that during the meeting the Defence Minister will hold discussions over several types of equipments including assault rifles, ammunition and combat free fall parachutes for the Special Forces units of the Parachute Regiment of the Army.


"If the proposal goes through, the equipment would be acquired from the United States in a government-to-government deal under the Foreign Military Sales route," they said.

The Indian Army already has American M4A1 assault rifles, which are used extensively by security forces in counter-terrorism operations. It is learnt that the government is also planning to equip the Special Forces of Army with more carbines. These carbines will be like the Belgian rifles which are used by the Special Protection Group (SPG) guarding the Prime Minister.

In February, the Defence Ministry had inked a deal to procure 72,400 7.6mm Sig Sauer assault rifles under fast-track procedures. PTI had reported that the deal worth Rs 700 crore is aimed at modernising the infantry.


The Sig Sauer assault rifles are already being used by armed forces in the US and several European countries. Sources told PTI that the Defence Ministry has asked the US firm to deliver the rifles within a year. The Indian Army will receive a bulk - 66,400 - of the assault rifles, while the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy will get 4,000 and 2,000 rifles respectively.

The assault rifles could play an important role in boosting the firepower of troops in areas on the border with Pakistan and China. The Sig Sauer assault rifles are renowned for their firepower as well as reliability in extreme weather conditions.

https://zeenews.india.com/india/spe...es-ammunition-parachutes-sources-2188846.html

Will other special forces like MARCOS also get a share of the new equipment and assault rifles???

 

[debspark90]

So there is this news of new sniper rifles being used at LoC. One of them is the Sako TRG. Wasn't that purchased for Para SF under FTP by Northern Command ? And is it the TRG M10 or the older TRG42?