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Special forces or special operations forces (SOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations. NATO has defined special operations as "military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, selected, trained and equipped forces using unconventional techniques and modes of employment".
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Lance Naik dies, security toll reaches 5 in Rajouri operationIn the ongoing anti-terrorism operation in J&K’s Rajouri district, a Lance Naik from 9 Para (Special Forces) died, bringing the total security casualties to five. The operation led to the killing of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jammu and Kashmir: Rajouri operation continues for second dayAn encounter between terrorists and joint forces of the Army and J&K Police in J&K's Rajouri entered its second day on Thursday. Earlier, four army personnel lost their lives in an encounter with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Senior officer 'ignored concerns' about Special Forces 'kill unit' in Afghanistan, inquiry toldConcerns were ignored by a senior officer in the Special Forces that there was a "deliberate policy" in Helmand, Afghanistan, to kill all fighting-aged males, irrespective of whether they posed a..Sky News - Published | |
Retd Colonel of Myanmar surgical operation fame is now Manipur SSP (combat)The Manipur government has appointed retired Colonel Nectar Sanjebam, a highly decorated officer of 21 Para (Special Forces) known for leading India's surgical strike across the Myanmar border in 2015,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'No woman has yet qualified for military Special Forces, though some volunteered'No woman as yet has made the cut to serve in the elite Special Forces of the armed forces, which are mainly deployed for clandestine warfare or special operations after extremely arduous physical and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Meet Captain Deeksha, first female officer of Indian Army to serve in Special ForcesCaptain Deeksha a doctor in the Indian Army has been posted as a Medical Officer with a Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) battalion.DNA - Published | |
Nagaland: 30 soldiers charged for botched army op that left 13 civilians deadA case under section 120(B), 302, 307, 326, 201, 34 of IPC has been made against 30 soldiers of 21 Para Special Forces.DNA - Published | |
Officer of major general rank to head Army's court of inquiry into Nagaland firing incidentSources said an officer of major general rank would head the court of inquiry to probe the operation of the 21 Para Special Forces that took place in the state's Mon district on Saturday evening. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
