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What is the motto of Garud commandos?
Defence by Offence
| Garud Commando Force | |
|---|---|
| Motto(s) | ॥प्रहार से सुरक्षा॥(Translation: Defence by Offence) |
| Engagements | MONUC (Congo) Security during Aero India 2005/2007/2011/2013 Kashmir conflict 2016 Pathankot attack Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir |
| Decorations | 1 Ashok Chakra, 4 Shaurya Chakra |
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Which is the toughest commando in India?
1) MARCOS (Marine Commandos) MARCOS or Marine Commandos is India’s most lethal special force. Though they are trained to engage in battle on all terrains, MARCOS commandos are super-experts in maritime warfare.
Can airforce officer become Garud commando?
After joining the force, one keeps in this stream until he serves in Indian Air force. Commissioned Posts – Commissioned post for GARUD units are filled by the cadets of ground duty at Air force Academy, Dundigal. And for GDOC, you have AFCAT exam. After getting trained, they get into the GARUD unit.
What is the role of Garud Commando in Indian Air Force?
The Garud Commandos are the Special Forces unit of Indian Air Force responsible for Combat Search and Rescue , Counter Insurgency Operations , Counter Terrorism Operations and especially to provide a rapid response to any terrorist attack on Indian Air Force Bases.
What is the Garud Force?
The youngest special force of the services, Garud is a force multiplier raised with theintention of providing versatile military capability specific to the Indian Air force.Raised in the year 2003, the strength of the force is speculated upon. However, it is estimated that the strength hovers around 1000-1500 personnel.
Where are Garud helicopter trained in India?
Garuds are trained at Hindon Air Force Station which is largest Air Base in Asia and 8th largest in the world. It is home to several IAF squadrons like No.77 Squadron , No.81 Squadron and No.129 Helicopter Unit.
What is the role of Garuds in Jammu and Kashmir?
Operating alongside the special forces of the Army in Jammu and Kashmir provide them the much needed operational exposure. Towards this purpose, teams from the flights are attached to army SF units. Unlike its counterparts in the Army and Navy, the selection of the Garuds is not done among volunteers from other branches.