Is MARCOS is paramilitary?
The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS and officially called the Marine Commando Force (MCF), are the special forces unit of the Indian Navy and is responsible for conducting special operations. The MARCOS were founded in February 1987….
| MARCOS | |
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| Motto(s) | “The Few, The Fearless” |
| Anniversaries | 14 February. |
Are marine commandos (Marcos) and Para SF (Para SF) undervalued?
The Marine Commandos (MARCOS) and Paramilitary Special Forces (Para SF) are highly undervalued than their American counterpart – Navy SEALs. The Indian Army’s wing of Special Force commandos called Para SF was created in 1966 during the Indo-Pakistan War (1965).
Who are the Marine Commandos (MARCOS)?
The Marine Commandos (MARCOS) is an elite force within the Indian Navy who are trained to perform missions on all terrains. In terms of capabilities, the MARCOS are the closest to that of the Navy SEALs. Formerly known as Indian Marine Special Force, the group is said to be particularly specialised in maritime operations.
What is the role of Marcos in national security?
As the name signifies, the force is specialized to respond to any terror threat and taking the required actions to avert it. As Indian armed forces have their own special forces like paramilitary force, GARUD etc. MARCOS is a special force that is maintained by Indian navy to handle emergency situations arising from various means.
How do India’s MARCOS & para SF stand against Western commandos?
Though MARCOS and Para SF commandos are more resilient and daring, however, the lack of resources impairs their operations and thus the success rate. So, how do the special forces of India, MARCOS & Para SF stand against the western counterparts? A EurAsian Times analysis.