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The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a current strength of over 1500 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature in Hindu culture. Garud forces are tasked with the protection of critical Air Force bases and installations; search and rescue during peace time and hostilities and disaster relief during calamities. Presently, Garuds are deployed in Congo as part of the UN peace keeping operations.

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  • The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a current strength of over 1500 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature in Hindu culture. Garud forces are tasked with the protection of critical Air Force bases and installations; search and rescue during peace time and hostilities and disaster relief during calamities. Presently, Garuds are deployed in Congo as part of the UN peace keeping operations. (en)
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  • ॥प्रहार से सुरक्षा॥(Translation: Defence by Offence)
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  • *Counter-insurgency
  • *Direct Action
  • *Foreign internal defense
  • *Special reconnaissance
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  • *Air assault
  • *Hostage rescue
  • *Special operations
  • *HUMINT
  • * Airfield control and defense
  • * Proximate security
  • *Air traffic control
  • *Airborne forces
  • *Close protection
  • *Close quarters combat
  • *Combat search and rescue
  • *Counter-Terrorism
  • *Fire support
  • *Forward air control
  • *Peacekeeping
  • *Personnel recovery
  • *Reconnaissance missions
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  • Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir (en)
  • Kashmir conflict (en)
  • Security during Aero India 2005/2007/2011/2013 (en)
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  • Special Forces shoulder tab (en)
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  • ॥प्रहार से सुरक्षा॥ (en)
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  • * Air assault * Airborne forces * Airfield control and defense * Air traffic control * Close protection * Close quarters combat * Combat search and rescue * Counter-insurgency * Counter-Terrorism * Direct Action * Proximate security * Fire support * Foreign internal defense * Forward air control * Hostage rescue * HUMINT * Peacekeeping * Personnel recovery * Reconnaissance missions * Special operations * Special reconnaissance * Unconventional Warfare (en)
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  • 2004-02-06 (xsd:date)
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  • The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a current strength of over 1500 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature in Hindu culture. Garud forces are tasked with the protection of critical Air Force bases and installations; search and rescue during peace time and hostilities and disaster relief during calamities. Presently, Garuds are deployed in Congo as part of the UN peace keeping operations. (en)
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