Indian military starts operation to rescue crew from hijacked cargo vessel
Indian Navy’s Special Forces Marcos Commandos
Failures in intelligence led to heavy losses in the 1962 war
India received an offer from the US for defense improvement.
Special Forces recruits with deep knowledge of terrain and intense training
Indian Special Forces have proved their mettle
Special Frontier Force and the mysterious disappearance of a Chinese missile tracking machine.
Major Meg Singh played a significant role in enhancing India’s Western Command.
Formation of a new commando battalion in Indian Army
Formation of the Meghdoot Force and their training in Udhampur
Special Forces are trained for specialized operations
The 9th Parachute Regiment is integrated into the Indian Army’s Specialized Unit.
India’s Special Forces divided into two parts
Special Forces faced challenges in responding to Punjab’s insurgency and political violence
Indian Army formed the Para Commando unit as an elite force
Upgrade of equipment crucial for Special Forces effectiveness
Special Forces using updated weapons for operations
Evolution of India’s Special Forces
NSG commandos used continuous machine gun firing to secure the area.
The need for a Special Force was realized during the Kargil War in 1999.
The attack on Indian soldiers and its investigation
Indian Army’s Para Special Forces responsible for surgical strike
Indian Special Forces mission objectives explained
Indian Special Forces conducted a successful surgical strike
Special Forces soldiers are fearless and not intimidated by challenges
Special Frontier Forces are crucial for India’s security
Former President of Rajasthan Farmers’ Union awarded for solving farmers’ problems
Indian military starts operation to rescue crew from hijacked cargo vessel
Indian Navy had been tackling piracy issues in the Gulf of Aden since 2008
Operation carried out successfully in March 16, 2024
Indian Navy’s Special Forces Marcos Commandos
Operate for 40 hours, leading to surrender of 35 pirates and rescue of 17 crew members.
Indian Special Forces receive global media coverage, recognized as among the world’s best forces.
Failures in intelligence led to heavy losses in the 1962 war
Intelligence report criticized B.N. Malik for not taking action during critical period
Failure to collect intelligence on China’s activities at the border resulted in heavy casualties
India received an offer from the US for defense improvement.
Two days before the end, they wrote a letter to the American president asking for assistance.
The offer was made in the context of the Cold War situation between the US and the Soviet Union, where both countries were seeking support from other nations to join their camps.
Special Forces recruits with deep knowledge of terrain and intense training
Recruits selected with careful consideration from a community that opposes Chinese rule in Tibet
Recruits have deep knowledge of the territory and high altitude conditions, and have a strong hatred towards China due to past events
Indian Special Forces have proved their mettle
In 1962, many questioned the need for this force, but a successful exercise named Garuda showcased their capabilities
An interview with Captain Manmohan Singh Kohli highlighted the exceptional physical and mental toughness of the SFs
Special Frontier Force and the mysterious disappearance of a Chinese missile tracking machine.
The machine disappeared in 1978, causing concern about its power source being a plutonium generator.
Special Frontier Force was accidentally named in Parliament, leading to curiosity about its present status.
Major Meg Singh played a significant role in enhancing India’s Western Command.
Major Meg Singh was a mid-level staff officer in the Brigade of Guards within the Western Command of the Indian Army.
He implemented the use of Commando Forces to strengthen India’s Western Command.
Formation of a new commando battalion in Indian Army
Initiated by Lieutenant General Harbakh Singh and Major Meg Singh
No need for approval from Delhi bureaucrat; Army could decide independently
Formation of the Meghdoot Force and their training in Udhampur
The Meghdoot Force was created to be a specialized unit within the Indian Army, with members handpicked for their roles.
Training for the Meghdoot Force included physical fitness, tactics, and weapon handling, with rigorous standards and challenging environment in the mountains near Udhampur.
Special Forces are trained for specialized operations
Special Forces are reorganized after the 1965 war with Pakistan
They are specialized units for conducting secret and stealthy operations
The 9th Parachute Regiment is integrated into the Indian Army’s Specialized Unit.
Known for using airborne operations for combat zones.
Young officers from different parts of the Indian Army wanted to join the battalion without special training.
India’s Special Forces divided into two parts
Original group led by Lieutenant Colonel Megh Singh focused on special ops in mountains
Another unit, 10th Para Commando, trained in desert environment and played key role in 1971 war
Special Forces faced challenges in responding to Punjab’s insurgency and political violence
General Singh Bhindranwale was attempting to radicalize the Sikh community during the Khalistan movement
Minority Hindus were being attacked in Punjab, necessitating Special Forces intervention
Indian Army formed the Para Commando unit as an elite force
Lieutenant General Indar Singh Gill proposed converting the first battalion of Parachute Regiment to Para Commandos in 1979
Due to various reasons, the Para Commandos unit faced challenges in becoming an elite force
Upgrade of equipment crucial for Special Forces effectiveness
Special Forces faced challenges with outdated weapons like 7.62 Self-loading rifles and Sterling submachine guns.
Army realized equipment issues during Operation Blue Star in Amritsar in 1984.
Special Forces using updated weapons for operations
Indian Army was not given permission for entry after blasting structures in operations.
Commanding officer admitted to casualties and the need for a specialized force post operation failure.
Evolution of India’s Special Forces
National Security Guard (NSG) was established in June 1984 under the Ministry of Home Affairs, inspired by the UK’s SAS.
NSG officers come from Central and State Police forces, not the Indian Army. The NSG was formed quickly with Operation Black Thunder 2 in 1988.
NSG commandos used continuous machine gun firing to secure the area.
Continuous firing disoriented the terrorists and civilians, leading to multiple surrenders.
Due to the machine gun firing, the terrorists’ morale decreased significantly, resulting in the success of the operation within 7 days.
The need for a Special Force was realized during the Kargil War in 1999.
Only three NSG commanders were injured during the war, showcasing a major victory for the NSG.
The Indian security system understood the effectiveness of a Special Force for counter-terrorism, leading to the formation of the Para Commandos and the need for a specialized force within the Indian Air Force.
The attack on Indian soldiers and its investigation
The attack was carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammad, with evidence shared with a Pakistani team.
It was a big mistake for the Indian government to invite the Pakistani team for investigation.
Indian Army’s Para Special Forces responsible for surgical strike
Details of the surgical strike are available in a book, link in description
Lieutenant General DS Hooda, Northern Army Commander, expressed sadness for the soldiers who sacrificed their lives and discussed the next steps with Army Chief General Dalbir Singh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Special Forces mission objectives explained
Colonel A said the mission objectives are to instill fear and seek revenge
Lieutenant General H launched Operation X with Colonel H and wished them good luck
Indian Special Forces conducted a successful surgical strike
Colonel H and his team crossed into enemy territory near the Pir Panjal range to target terrorist camps.
The surgical strike on September 29th took the terrorists by surprise, highlighting the importance of Special Forces.
Special Forces soldiers are fearless and not intimidated by challenges
Selection process includes a challenging 90-day probation period
Training involves physical, mental tests and learning about handling obstacles
Special Frontier Forces are crucial for India’s security
Special Frontier Forces report directly to the PMO and play a key role in border areas
SFF includes both Tibetan and Gurkha soldiers trained at a specialized center in Dehradun
Former President of Rajasthan Farmers’ Union awarded for solving farmers’ problems
