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
Online V&A Trainer
Centurion
Academy
Lucknow
Website: www.centurionacademy.in
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no.: 1800-300-29280
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