Established by the Indian Navy in 1987, MARCOS excels in direct actions ... Formed in 1966, the Para SF is part of the Indian Army's elite Parachute Regiment. These commandos specialise in ...

Para SF: Formed for quick deployment behind enemy lines, ... MARCOS: Indian Navy’s Marine Commandos are formed for Direct Actions, Special Reconnaissance, Amphibious Warfare, and Counter-Terrorism.

Navy, for instance, is now hunting for new "underwater special purpose crafts" for their marine commandos or "Marcos", who are ... is raising two Para-SF battalions to add to the eight Para ...

Given the nature of the operation and the location, the Special Forces of the Parachute Regiment (Para SF) of the Army would have been ideal, say those familiar with its training and operations.

The article describes the elite special forces units in India, including MARCOS, NSG, Para SF, Garud Commando Force, Ghatak Force, COBRA, and Special Frontier Force. These specialised groups are ...