Indian Special Forces

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

Still, i believe we need more airborne units instead of converting airborne units into SF ones

I don't think airborne battalions are converted to sf in recent times, it happened initially with 9,10. Most sf battalions are converted from infantry battalions like, 1,2,3,21 para sf.

But I agree we need more airborne units and 1/2 more parachute brigades

 

[Aditya Ballal]

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Para SF desert scorpions

I’ve seen some SFs of other countries too using similar bump helmets(non ballistic) what’s the benefit of them over ballistic high cut helmets, which are lighter than full cuts , but still offer ballistic protection ?
Team Wendy Exfil Non ballistic helmets cost about $300 each and IMO it’s not at all worth it and the money should rather go towards equipping everyone with decent plate carriers atleast which 250-300$ on the international market. The ones in the pic look like Ops core ones but I imaging their prices would be similar.

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

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Para SF desert scorpions

Some exercise??

 

[Scramjet]

I don't think airborne battalions are converted to sf in recent times, it happened initially with 9,10. Most sf battalions are converted from infantry battalions like, 1,2,3,21 para sf.

But I agree we need more airborne units and 1/2 more parachute brigades

4 was airborne, they converted it to SF in 2004
3 was also airborne(When they inducted it in para regt) later converted to SF
1,9 and 10 were the Original cdo battalions

 

[Inderjeet Singh]

Some exercise??

No

 

[Scramjet]

I’ve seen some SFs of other countries too using similar bump helmets(non ballistic) what’s the benefit of them over ballistic high cut helmets, which are lighter than full cuts , but still offer ballistic protection ?

Bump helmets are mostly used during Jumping excercises/drills etc.

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

4 was airborne, they converted it to SF in 2004
3 was also airborne(When they inducted it in para regt) later converted to SF
1,9 and 10 were the Original cdo battalions

3 sf was initially 1 kumaon and 1 sf was 1/2 punjab initially

 

[Tactical Doge]

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Para SF desert scorpions

Cool Camo, if you zoom into his Shades you can see some Quarter Zips, would love to see their PCs too, the reflection is hazy on that part

 

[Scramjet]

3 sf was initially 1 kumaon and 1 sf was 1/2 punjab initially

Yes but 3 wasn't SF at first, it was converted to SF in 2001
1 kumaon --> 3 Para airborne ---> 3 para SF

 

[Scramjet]

Yes but 3 wasn't SF at first, it was converted to SF in 2001
1 eat-> 3 For airborne ---> 3 for SF

 

[Inderjeet Singh]

Cool Camo, if you zoom into his Shades you can see some Quarter Zips, would love to see their PCs too, the reflection is hazy on that part

Quarter zip is on Amazon at Rs 2500 I don't think there is pc but they are backpacks

 

[Tactical Doge]

Quarter zip is on Amazon at Rs 2500 I don't think there is pc but they are backpacks

No bro
Look closely at the guy behind, it appears to be a Shoulder strap of the JPC, beneath the backpack

Edit: adding a picture for comparison

 

[Marliii]

We really need a good PC,and battle belts now high cuts have been so common but without comtacs highcuts exposes more

 

[Aditya Ballal]

We really need a good PC,and battle belts now high cuts have been so common but without comtacs highcuts exposes more

It’s not like Comtacs are even unavailable in India , 3M India have them listed on their website for purchase by military or law enforcement. I’ve seen the Civilian versions of Peltors when I’d visited New Mangalore Port, being used by workers to communicate with crane operators

Even mil standard ones are available please see the link.

https://www.3mindia.in/3M/en_IN/p/d/v000153570/

Couldn’t take pictures as photography isn’t allowed inside and is well policed by CISF.

 

[Aditya Ballal]

It’s not like Comtacs are even unavailable in India , 3M India have them listed on their website for purchase by military or law enforcement. I’ve seen the Civilian versions of Peltors when I’d visited New Mangalore Port, being used by workers to communicate with crane operators
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Even mil standard ones are available please see the link.

https://www.3mindia.in/3M/en_IN/p/d/v000153570/

Couldn’t take pictures as photography isn’t allowed inside and is well policed by CISF.

May work well in the deserts and urban areas. Don’t know about high altitude regions. I fear in the coastal and tropical areas the leather or whatever mater the ear muffs are made of will begin to peel and disintegrate due to humidity. I’ve seen it happen to good quality branded headphones like Bose and Skullcandy so I wouldn’t dismiss it happening to these peltors too

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

NSG Commandos at India Gate

youtube.com

 

[Aditya Ballal]

Does anyone else think the NSG patch on their uniforms are bit too bright if they wear them during ops?

 

[Tactical Doge]

Does anyone else think the NSG patch on their uniforms are bit too bright if they wear them during ops?

They go "dark" during ops, I believe not even ranks forget patches

 

[Inderjeet Singh]

2018 pic I'm not sure this is para SF but some guy claimed that

 

[Aditya Ballal]

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2018 pic I'm not sure this is para SF but some guy claimed that

Turkish soldier

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