A Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was staged on January 14, 2023 at the Garud Regimental Training Center (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar, to commemorate the complete completion of the training of Air Force Special Forces “Garud” Commandos. Air Marshal Surat Singh AVSM VM VSM served as the parade’s reviewing officer.
The reviewing officer commended the Garuds on finishing their training successfully. He emphasised the need for Special Forces to undergo rigorous training and skill development in order to stay up with the evolving security environment. He awarded awards to the deserving Garud trainees and gave away the Maroon Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge, and Special Forces Tabs to the successful trainees. AC Vikram Davar received the award for the finest all-around player.
Garuds performed combat shooting, hostage rescue, firing drills, assault explosives, obstacle-crossing drills, wall climbing, slithering, rappelling, and military martial arts as part of the celebration.
The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade is a notable occasion that concludes a rigorous preparation regimen. These recently graduated recruits join the elite Garud force and strengthen the IAF’s operational capacity.
