Garud

Garud Commando Force - Training - 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 ... The total duration of training before a trainee can qualify as a fully operational Garud is around 3 years ... usually has a high attrition (Drop-out) rate is conducted at the Garud Regimental Training Centre located at Hindon, near New Delhi ...

Garud Commando Force - Uniforms & Insignia
... Garud airman wear the "Airman Beret Badge" on the cap ... The "Garud Force Patch" can be seen worn on the sleeve ... The Garud Commando Badge, which was worn on the right pocket and resembles the NSG badge, is no longer in use ...

Garud Commando Force - Training - Airmen Selection Process
... Unlike its counterparts in the Army and Navy, candidates for Garud Commandos are not selected from volunteers of other branches ... Recruitment to the Garuds is done directly through airmen selection centers via advertisements ... Candidates have only one chance to become a Garud trainee ...

Indian Air Force - Structure - Garud Commando Force
... Main article Garud Commando Force In September 2009, the IAFMM ... established its own special operation unit called the Garud Commando Force, consisting of approximately 1500 personnel ... The unit derives its name from Garud, a divine boy creature of Hindu Mythology, but more commonly the word for Garud in Sanskrit Language ...