Fresh batch of 131 Garud commandos inducted in IAF

Chandigarh: A Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade to mark the successful completion of training of 131 Air Force Special Forces, Garud commandos, held on Saturday at Garud Regimental Training Centre, Air Force Station Chandigarh. Air Vice Marshal T Singh VM, Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Offensive) reviewed the parade.

The Air Vice Marshal congratulated the Garud commandos on their successful completion of the rigorous training program. The reviewing Officer presented the Maroon Beret to the Garud trainees and gave away trophies to the meritorious trainees. The best all-rounder trophy was presented to LAC Yogesh Singh.  While addressing the newly inducted Garud Commandos, the reviewing officer emphasized the importance of training and honing of skills to keep pace with the changing security scenario.

The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade is a moment of pride and achievement for the Garud commandos marking the culmination of their intense training and transformation from Young Boys to Young Special Forces Operators joining the elite Garud Commando force

During the parade, the Garuds carried out demonstrations to showcase various skills such as Combat Firing, Hostage Rescue Drill, Combat Assault, Obstacle Crossing, Rock /Wall (Climbing/Slithering/Rappelling) and the Military Martial Arts.

The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade is a moment of pride and achievement for the Garud commandos marking the culmination of their intense training and transformation from Young Boys to Young Special Forces Operators joining the elite Garud Commando force.

Garud Commando Force is a special forces unit of Indian Air Force which was formed in 2004. The elite force has been tasked with the protection of crucial Air Force bases and installations.