Garud Commando Force
| Garud Commando Force | |
|---|---|
Garud Winged Badge | |
| Founded | 6 February 2004 – present (22 years, 1 month) |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Air Force |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Size | 1,080-1,500 (est.) (Classified) |
| Headquarters | Garud Regimental Training Centre, Hindon Air Force Station, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Patron | Garuda |
| Mottos | Pṛāhaar Se Surākshā (Hindi) transl. "Defence by Offence" |
| Engagements | MONUC (Congo) 2016 Pathankot attack Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir |
| Decorations | 1 Ashoka Chakra 8 Shaurya Chakra |
| Insignia | |
| Special Forces shoulder tab | |
| Sleeve patch | |
The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed on 6 February 2004. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a Hindu deity.
Garud forces are tasked with protecting critical Air Force bases and installations, search and rescue, and providing relief during disasters or calamities. In 2004, Garuds were deployed in the Congo as part of the UN peace keeping operations.