New Delhi: In September 2004, Indian Air Force established its own special operations unit called the Garuda Commando Force, consisting of approximately 2000 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature
India TV News DeskPublished : Dec 28, 2013 14:34 IST, Updated : Jan 06, 2014 7:07 IST
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All Garudas sport the 9mm pistol as personal armament. Most of the airmen are issued with the INSAS rifle, as observed during Aero India 2005.
Recruitment to the Garudas is done directly through airmen selection centers via advertisements.