Special Force of the INDIAN NAVY (MARCOS). Marine Commandos Force (MCF previously) or the MARCOS are the special force unit of the Indian Navy. They were created for conducting special operations such as Amphibious warfare, Counter-terrorism, Direct action, Special reconnaissance, Unconventional warfare, hostage rescue, Personnel recovery, Asymmetric warfare, Counter proliferation. The MARCOS are capable of undertaking operations in all types of terrain, but are specialized in maritime operations in Jammu and Kashmir through the Jhelum River and Wular Lake, a 65 square kilometer freshwater lake. Some MARCOS personnel are also attached with the Army Special Forces units conducting counter-terrorism operations in the area. MARCOS are widely feared among the terrorists, who call them Dadiwala fauj, meaning the Bearded army because of their bearded disguise in civil areas. MARCOS have also been known to carry out wide variety of operations in foreign soil. They were raised on 14th February 1987. Their motto is “The few the fearless” and their nickname is “Magarmach” (Crocodile). Their strength is not disclosed. They operate from the bases of Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Goa, Kochi and Port Blair. They are one of most efficient part of the Indian Special Forces and are highly feared in enemies. JAI HIND #KAJAL
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:52:38 +0000
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