The Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD), the elite unit of commandos drawn from all the three armed forces has begun functioning on may 15.
This decision would not only bring the three forces under a common command, but would also reduce costs of training, administration and logistics. The new team would begin with a small team of commandos
The teams will be responsible for conducting missions that include targeting strategic installations, high-value targets in terms of terrorists and crippling the war-fighting capabilities of the enemy.
The Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD), the elite unit of commandos drawn from all the three armed forces has begun functioning on may 15.
This decision would not only bring the three forces under a common command, but would also reduce costs of training, administration and logistics. The new team would begin with a small team of commandos
It would have around 3,000 trained commandos who could carry out warfare in jungles, at seat and rescue helicopter operations.
In December the government had approved the setting up of this unit.
The teams will be responsible for conducting missions that include targeting strategic installations, high-value targets in terms of terrorists and crippling the war-fighting capabilities of the enemy.