Joint command for special op gets nod

In a significant move to counter terrorism in the country and neighbourhood besides conduct unconventional warfare and covert operations, the Defence Ministry has approved setting up of a Special Operations Command (SOC). The proposed command will amalgamate elite commandos of ‘Special Forces’ of the Army, ‘Marine Commandos’ (MARCOS) of Navy and ‘Garuds’ of IAF. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by the Prime Minister, will take the final call on it in November.

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