Special Group (India)
| Special Group | |
|---|---|
Special Group insignia | |
| Active | 1981–present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Cabinet Secretariat |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Size | 4 squadrons (Each consisting of 100 operatives) |
| Headquarters | Sarsawa AFS, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nickname | The Mavericks |
The Special Group (SG) is the clandestine operations unit of Cabinet Secretariat (Cabinet Secretariat). It is responsible for covert and paramilitary operations and is known as 4 Vikas, 22 SF and 22 SG. Its responsibilities include conducting operations to thwart urban terrorism with which the Indian Armed Forces may not wish to be overtly associated.
Established in 1981, it was raised in the following year under Project Sunray. Its existence was previously unknown to the public. There are a total of four SG squadrons, with each squadron consisting of four troops and each troop consisting of 25 personnel. Each troop has a specialized skill-set. SG draws its personnel from all the branches of Indian Armed Forces, with 20-30% being drawn from the Special forces. The Commanding Officer of the unit is always a Special Forces officer.