WHY GARUN COMMANDOS ARE MOST POWERFUL MEN IN UNIFORM

The unit Garun Commando was formed and founded in September2004 as a Special Forces Unit of the Indian Air Force. The name Garun is derived from Hindu mythology which is a legendary, humanoid, divine bird that symbolizes impulsive fierce strength and belligerent excellence. The commandos go through a very hard training which makes them match up the expectations. Combat Search and Rescue, Reconnaissance, Counter Insurgency (COIN) Operations and Emergency to counter the terrorist attacks over different air bases.

Though Army has provided Special Force Units to Air Force, but Army handles their recruitment and posting as per their requirement. So it was a necessity to have a Special Force Unit within the Air Force to carry out mentioned operations. Finally by September 2003, a potential force of 1080 strong Airmen were authorized to be brought up in the same way as Army’s Para Commandos and Navy’s MACROS. The selected Airmen ‘Y’ group goes for further vigorous physical training.

Growing into a Garun Commando and holding up the maroon beret sounds awesome but it is not a piece of cake. It is toilsome that takes around 72 weeks which is the largest time span taken to train any Indian Special Forces.

1. The initial training starts at Airmen Training Centre at Belgaum, Karnataka. The probationary period of initial three months decides their caliber and approach. 

2. The next stage starts with high level of attrition, are sent forward for next stage i.e. Parachute Training School (PTS), Agra for airborne training.

3. The next phase of training takes them to Army’s Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School in Mizoram. It trains them in intensive experience in counter insurgency operations. 

4. The Final stage of training deploys the commandos to Indian Army’s Para Commandos which helps them to get a first-hand experience in various military operations.

The commandos are geared up destructive and noxious weapons make them invincible and bravest of all. Passing all these levels and phases is not an easy task, it takes a lot courage and strength to reach and earn the uniform. That’s why WHY GARUN COMMANDOS ARE MOST POWERFUL MEN IN UNIFORM.

JAI HIND JAI BHARAT

By,

Mrs. Gunjan Srivastava

Senior PD Trainer

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