which of the Indian SOF's in your opinion is the best?

[MrIndianSikh]

of the 3 SOF's (special operations forces) which of these do you think is the most lethal and best suited for important operations for deep behind enemy lines? IMO i'd say MARCOS is the best trained and primary SOF for any operation

note: this is not to belittle the other SOF's also i would like to ask you should there be a creation of an Indian air force PARA-Rescue regiment whose primary responsibilities would be MEDEVAC CASEVAC rescue of downed airmen/ POW's from behind enemy lines, hostage rescue, counter terrorism, and relief during natural disasters, as well as other roles please discuss

 

[Hunzaghazi]

Kilo force, Gorkha Rifles

 

[baker]

each of these forces has designed for particular purpose... so no need to compare all these

 

[S10]

The invincible awesome bike wall of death:

Alright serious now. Different units have different purpose in mind when they are created, so it's difficult to compare capabilities.

 

[Prometheus]

Punjab police is the best

 

[Hunzaghazi]

Punjab police is the best

yes you are rite. they are have tremendous fitness.

 

[aakash_2410]

Punjab police is the best

Even though I'm not Marathi I have to say the best police service has to be M.P.S ]Maharashtra Police Service.] It regarded with Scotland Yard.

 

[Abingdonboy]

of the 3 SOF's (special operations forces) which of these do you think is the most lethal and best suited for important operations for deep behind enemy lines? IMO i'd say MARCOS is the best trained and primary SOF for any operation

note: this is not to belittle the other SOF's also i would like to ask you should there be a creation of an Indian air force PARA-Rescue regiment whose primary responsibilities would be MEDEVAC CASEVAC rescue of downed airmen/ POW's from behind enemy lines, hostage rescue, counter terrorism, and relief during natural disasters, as well as other roles please discuss

This is one of the IAF GUARUD's primary roles. A common misconception is that it is just for protecting important IAF bases bit that is solely the responsibility of the IAF POLICE. Although I would like to see GUARUDs get some specialised helos for this task like USAF PARA-RESCUE (PJs):

USAF PAVEHAWK

the HH-60G Pave Hawk's core mission is recovery of personnel under stressful conditions, including search and rescue. Both versions conduct day or night operations into hostile environments. Because of its versatility, the HH-60G may also perform peace-time operations. Such tasks include civil search and rescue, emergency aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC), disaster relief, international aid, counter-drug activities and NASA space shuttle support.[1]

Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[MrIndianSikh]

This is one of the IAF GUARUD's primary roles. A common misconception is that it is just for protecting important IAF bases bit that is solely the responsibility of the IAF POLICE. Although I would like to see GUARUDs get some specialised helos for this task like USAF PARA-RESCUE (PJs):

USAF PAVEHAWK

Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

then why not just rename it IAF Para-Rescue??? and if the Garuds are responsible for getting downed airmen or other POW's deep behind enemy lines they're training must be quite challenging do you have any info on this?

 

[Abingdonboy]

then why not just rename it IAF Para-Rescue??? and if the Garuds are responsible for getting downed airmen or other POW's deep behind enemy lines they're training must be quite challenging do you have any info on this?

Yes it is, I mean all three Indian Special forces have incredibly high standards and high Drop out rates but the GUARUDs seem to be equal if not higher than IA SOF:

[edit]Training
Garud trainees undergo a 72 week Basic Training course, which is the longest among all the Indian special forces but it also includes basic training to become airmen as they are inducted directly from civilian life. The Training regime to qualify as a Garud is extremely rigorous and lengthy.
The initial phase is a three month probationary training which filters out the promising candidates for the next phases of training. This phase, which usually has a high attrition (Drop-out) rate is conducted at the Garud Regimental Training Centre located at Hindon, near New Delhi.
The subsequent phase of special operations training is imparted by the Special Group of the Special Frontier Force, the army, NSG and the paramilitary forces. Those who qualify, proceed to the Parachute Training School (PTS) at Agra to complete the basic airborne phase. Trainees are trained along with paratroopers of the Indian Army.
The remainder of the phases concentrates on niche fields like jungle and snow survival, demolition, etc. Garuds also train at the diving school of the Indian Navy and the Army's Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS). The final phase of training is active operations on being attached to Special Force Units of the Indian Army, which helps the Garuds in gaining operational experience.
After induction, the commandos also undergo advanced training, including anti-hijack and counter insurgency training, jungle and snow survival techniques, specialized weapon handling and advanced driving skills. A few officers have also been trained in foreign countries like USA.[7]

The training is very diverse and intensive to accommodate for the relatively large range of ops the GUARUDs are expected to carry out.


But as has been pointed out, it is almost impossible to compare different SOFs who are meant to do and particular things, yes there is likely to be a high degree of crossover (AIRBORNE training, CQB,DEMO, MEDICAL, PROTECTION DUTY, WATER INSERTION, FAST ROPING, REPELLING ETC) they all have their different niches, strengths and capabilities. It is for this reason I think India desperately needs a Joint Special Operations Command to build on the strengths of some of the finest SOFs in the world.


+ why rename them? And the fact is like i have pontes out, PAA-RESCUE is not their only role, they have a fairly wide remit. They have to be called something. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature of Hindu Mythology, but more commonly the word for eagle in Sanskrit.

 

[MrIndianSikh]

Yes it is, I mean all three Indian Special forces have incredibly high standards and high Drop out rates but the GUARUDs seem to be equal if not higher than IA SOF:


The training is very diverse and intensive to accommodate for the relatively large range of ops the GUARUDs are expected to carry out.


But as has been pointed out, it is almost impossible to compare different SOFs who are meant to do and particular things, yes there is likely to be a high degree of crossover (AIRBORNE training, CQB,DEMO, MEDICAL, PROTECTION DUTY, WATER INSERTION, FAST ROPING, REPELLING ETC) they all have their different niches, strengths and capabilities. It is for this reason I think India desperately needs a Joint Special Operations Command to build on the strengths of some of the finest SOFs in the world.


+ why rename them? And the fact is like i have pontes out, PAA-RESCUE is not their only role, they have a fairly wide remit. They have to be called something. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature of Hindu Mythology, but more commonly the word for eagle in Sanskrit.

i think India should have a JSOF as well along with a Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOF's base kinda like USA does

adding on to this but they should separate IA SOF (para commandos) from the Parachute regiment i think Para commandos should have there own training center just for them rather having the parachute regiment do the training for them nonetheless the para commandos should be come INASOF (Indian army special operations forces) or nick named the red berets because of the red beret the PC's wear

i guess Garud name can stay but Para commandos need to become separated from the parachute regiment

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Maroon barets are simlpy awesome.....
Combined with Tavor TAR 21 they are a deadly Force. :p

 

[SpArK]

Voted for marcos

 

[MrIndianSikh]

Voted for marcos

same i think MARCOS are the most deadliest and can conduct any operation if required too (not to say the other SOF's cant do this either)

 

[acetophenol]

if its for style-
garuds!