The first batch of marine commandos qualified in February 1987. It was later renamed as the Marine Commando Force (MCF) in 1991.
The MARCOS presently has approximately two thousand personnel, though its actual strength remains classified.
Operations undertaken by MARCOS usually remains classified though some of the known operation are: Operation Pawan, in 1987, Operation Cactus, in 1988, Operation Rakshak and Operation Muffet: in Somalia.
