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Where are MARCOS deployed?
In October 2020, Hindustan Times reported that MARCOS are being deployed in the Eastern Ladakh alongside the Indian Army against the Chinese military.
What is the salary of MARCOS?
Indian Navy Officer Allowances
Allowances | Granted To | NAVY Salary Per Month in India(in Rs.) |
---|---|---|
Flying | Qualified Pilot / Observer | 25000 / pm |
Submarine | Qualified Submariner | 25000 / pm |
MARCOs | Qualified as MARCOs (marcos commando salary) | 25000 / pm |
Diving Qualified | Ship Diver | 900 / pm |
How do I become a MARCOS commando?
MARCOS Selection
- Morning runs of 20-kilometres (12.4 miles).
- Night marches of 20-kilometres (12.4 miles) carrying a 60 kg (132 lb) load.
- Conduct training with live ammunition.
- Once per week, conduct a march of 120 kilometres carrying a 60 kg (132 lb) load in a specified time limit.
How many Para Commandos are there in India?
The total strength of the regiment stands at about 10,000, this includes five airborne infantry battalions, one Rashtriya Rifles and two Territorial Army battalion personnel, while the Para (SF) includes between 5,000 and 6,000 personnel. They have to hide their identity from general public.
What is the age limit to join Marcos?
Navy Marcos, Army Para commandos or Airforce Garuda forces are the elite forces of Indian Armed forces. Only the young and fresh soldiers are recruit in the age of Max 25. Commando requires the young and energetic Soldier who is physically and mentally fit.
Why is India deploying Marine Commandos in Ladakh?
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing tensions between India and China, the government has deployed the Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy in the Pangong lake area in eastern Ladakh. Also Read – Amid Afghanistan Crisis, China, Taliban Hold First Diplomatic Talks In War-Torn Kabul
Why are Indian commandos deployed in Pangong Lake area?
“The MARCOS have been deployed in the Pangong lake area where the Indian and Chinese forces have been engaged in a conflict situation since April-May timeframe this year,” the news agency reported quoting government officials. The commandos would get new boats and infrastructure ‘for operations in the lake’.
Why is the Indian Navy deploying Marcos in Jammu and Kashmir?
The Indian Navy has deployed teams of its MARCOS in the Wular lake area of Jammu and Kashmir to tackle terrorism there. The Indian Air Force started deploying Garuds in Kashmir valley after the 2016 Pathankot operations to give them the feel of real operations as part of plans of the then Army chief and now Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat.
In the latest development in the India-China border standoff, the Indian Navy has deployed its elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) near Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh. The BrahMos-NG is intended to be a mini-version of the existing BrahMos, being lighter and shorter while still having a range of about 300 km.