Can a Navy officer become Marcos commando?

MARCOS Selection and Training Volunteers can be either commissioned officers or enlisted sailors. Candidates will generally go through four phases to become a fully-qualified Marine Commando, which includes: Phase 1: Pre-Selection.

Is Marcos secretive?

MARCOS are known to be very secretive, not revealing their actual identity as specialised, elite soldiers. They are distributed amongst the naval bases of Mumbai, Kochi and Vizag, and, according to an unconfirmed source, number around 2,000.

Where is Abhimanyu?

Mumbai
INS Abhimanyu, located in Mumbai, was the base where MARCOS was formed. It is named after Abhimanyu, a character from the epic Mahābhārata. The base is a part of the Western Naval Command.

What is MARCOS commando?

The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS and officially called the Marine Commando Force (MCF), are the special forces unit of the Indian Navy and is responsible for conducting special operations. MARCOS are capable of operating in all types of environments; at sea, in air and on land.

Who are the Para Commandos of the Indian Army?

Para Commandos Formed in 1966, the Para Commandos are part of the highly-trained Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army and are the largest part of the Special Forces of India. The parachute units of the Indian Army are among the oldest airborne units in the world.

What are the different command and organisation of Indian Navy?

Command and organisation 1 Organisation. While the President of India serves as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, the organizational structure of Indian Navy is headed by the Chief of Naval Staff 2 Rank structure. This is inclusive of naval aviation, marine commandos and Sagar Prahari Bal personnel. 3 Naval Air Arm.

What is the full form of Marcos?

MARCOS (Marine Commandos), is a special forces unit that was raised by the Indian Navy in 1987 for direct action, special reconnaissance, amphibious warfare and counter-terrorism. The training of MARCOS is probably the most stringent in the world with the commandos being tested for physical and mental toughness.

Was the Indian Navy involved in the India-Pakistan standoff?

The Indian Navy was a part of the joint forces exercises, Operation Parakram, during the 2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff. More than a dozen warships were deployed to the northern Arabian Sea.