This book is attempted as a critique of Special Forces as they have emerged in India, as related to counterparts in all important armed force around the world, emphasizing the concept as it has developed in our Army and the current name it has come to acquire. It delves into the creation of Special Forces in India; evolution, development through the years and why they are called Special Forces. Employment till now of our nascent Special Forces have been analyzed including whether our Special Forces have actually been employed or used as Special Forces or primarily used in counter insurgency operations for which we have any number of other units available.
The book brings out whether a rare resource like Special Forces should or should not be employed for such missions that can be performed by a host of other groups. In the backdrop of 21st Century threats, what should be the Special Forces structure in India, their concept of employment and doctrine? These are the other questions this book has attempted to answer.
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Contents
Section I – The Para Commando Years (1965-1990)
Chapter 1: Meghdoot Force
Chapter 2: From Meghdhoot to 1971 Indo-Pak War and Beyond
Chapter 3: Conversion and Counter-Terrorism
Chapter 4: An Idea Whose Time Had Come
Chapter 5: Op Pawan : The IPKF Experience
Section II – The Special Forces Years (1990 and Beyond)
Chapter 1: Op Rakshak: Counter Insurgency Employment
Chapter 2: Op Vijay: The Kargil Conflict
Chapter 3: Op Black Torando: NSG Operations
Chapter 4: Still Birth Special Forces Regiment and Special Forces Training School
Chapter 5: Special Forces and Airborne Forces
Chapter 6: Existing Status - Indian Special Forces
Section III – The Future
Chapter 1: 21st Century Challenges and Warfare 2030
Chapter 2: Foreign Special Forces Employment
Chapter 3: Why India Needs Special Forces
Chapter 4: Doctrinal and Conceptual Issues
Chapter 5: Indian Special Forces – Circa 2030
Author: Lt Gen PC Katoch & Saikat Datta
ISBN: 9789382573975
Pages: 170
Features: HB, Vij |