MARCOS
MARCOS
| MARCOS | |
|---|---|
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| Active | February 1987 |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Navy |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Primary tasks |
| Garrison/HQ | INS Karna, Vishakapatnam, India |
| Nickname(s) | Magarmach (The Crocodiles) |
| Anniversaries | 14 February. |
| Engagements | Operation Cactus, Operation Leech, Operation Pawan, Kargil War, Operation Black Tornado, Operation Cyclone, Counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | rohit dagar |
| Insignia | |
| MARCOS badge |  |
The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS and officially called the Marine Commando Force (MCF), are the special forces unit of the Indian Navy and is responsible for conducting special operations. The MARCOS were originally named Indian Marine Special Force, which was later changed to Marine Commando Force to impart "an element of individuality" to it, according to the Indian Navy. The abbreviation 'MARCOS' was coined afterwards.[1]
The MARCOS were founded in February 1987. The MARCOS are capable of operating in all types of environments: at sea, in the air, and on land. The force has gradually acquired more experience and an international reputation for professionalism. The MARCOS regularly undertake specialised maritime operations in Jammu and Kashmir through the Jhelum River and Wular Lake, a 65 square kilometres (16,000 acres) freshwater lake, and conduct counter-insurgency operations in the region.[2]
Gallery
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Indian Navy's MARCOS and US Navy SEALs, Urban Combat Training, Exercise MALABAR, 2021. -
Indian Navy's MARCOS (Special Forces) during exercise Malabar, 2026. -
Indian Navy's MARCOS (Special Forces) during exercise Naseem Al Bahr, 2026. -
Indian Navy's MARCOS (Special Forces) during exercise RIMPAC, 2022.
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- ↑ "IFR: MARCOS to showcase their might". The Hindu. 2016-02-02. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-11-13.
- ↑ "With added emphasis on Special Forces, the army is set to change the face of war". 2019-03-18. Retrieved 2026-11-13.
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