<P> The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a specialised force constituted "for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster". It is manned by persons on deputation from the various Central Armed Police Forces . At present it has 12 battalions, located in different parts of India . The control of NDRF lies with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), which is headed by the Prime Minister . </P> <P> The Special Forces of India are Indian military units with specialised training in the field of special operations such as" Direct action, Hostage rescue, Counter-terrorism, Unconventional warfare, Special reconnaissance, Foreign Internal Defence, Personnel recovery, Asymmetric warfare and Counter-proliferation . The various branches include, </P> <Ul> <Li> Para (Special Forces): Formed in 1966, the Para (SF) are the largest and most important part of the Special Forces of India . They are a part of the highly trained Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army . The main aim of having a Parachute Regiment is for quick deployment of soldiers behind the enemy lines to attack the enemy from behind and destroy their first line of defence . Para (SF) conducted a series of joint exercises with US army special forces Called Vajra Prahar . </Li> <Li> Ghatak Force: Ghatak Platoon, or Ghatak Commandos, is a special operations capable infantry platoon . There is one platoon in every infantry battalion in the Indian Army . Ghatak is a Hindi word meaning "killer" or "lethal". They act as shock troops and spearhead assaults ahead of the battalion . Their operational role is similar to Scout Sniper Platoon, STA platoon of the U.S. Marine Corp and the Patrols platoon of the British Army . A Ghatak Platoon is usually 20 - men strong, consisting of a commanding Captain, 2 non-commissioned officers and some special teams like marksman and spotter pairs, light machine gunners, a medic, and a radio operator . The remaining soldiers act as assault troopers . Most undergo training at the Commando Training Course in Belagavi, Karnataka . Often, other specialised training like heliborne assault, rock climbing, mountain warfare, demolitions, advanced weapons training, close quarter battle and infantry tactics are also given . Members of the platoon are also sent to the High Altitude Warfare School and Counterinsurgency and Jungle Warfare School . </Li> <Li> Marine Commandos (MARCOS): Marine Commandos (MARCOS) is an elite special operations unit of the Indian Navy . It is specially organised, trained and equipped for the conduct of special operations in a maritime environment . The force has gradually acquired experience and a reputation for professionalism over the two decades it has been in existence . Now it is one of the finest Special Forces units in the world and among the few units qualified to jump in the water with a full combat load . The MARCOS are capable of undertaking operations in all types of terrain, but are specialised in maritime operations in Jammu and Kashmir through the Jhelum River and Wular Lake . To strengthen its capabilities to carry out special operations, the Navy is planning to procure advanced Integrated Combat System (ICS) for the MARCOS . The Navy wants the ICS for effective command, control and information sharing to maximise capabilities of individuals and groups of the MARCOS while engaging enemies . The individual equipment required by the Navy in the ICS includes light weight helmets, head - mounted displays, tactical and soft ballistic vests along with communication equipment . The group - level gear requirements include command and control and surveillance systems along with high speed communication equipment . </Li> <Li> Garud Commando Force: The Garud Commando Force is the Special Forces unit of the Indian Air Force . It was formed in September 2004 and has a strength of approximately 2000 personnel . The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird - like creature of Hindu Mythology . Garud is tasked with the protection of critical Air Force bases and installations; search and rescue during peace and hostilities and disaster relief during calamities . Garuds are deployed in the Congo as part of the UN peace keeping operations . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Para (Special Forces): Formed in 1966, the Para (SF) are the largest and most important part of the Special Forces of India . They are a part of the highly trained Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army . The main aim of having a Parachute Regiment is for quick deployment of soldiers behind the enemy lines to attack the enemy from behind and destroy their first line of defence . Para (SF) conducted a series of joint exercises with US army special forces Called Vajra Prahar . </Li>

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