The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade, marking the completion of training for Air Force Special Forces 'Garud' operatives, was held on January 17, 2026, at the Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar. The Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Air Defence) reviewed the parade as the Chief Guest. The Commandant of GRTC briefed the Chief Guest on training aspects. The Chief Guest congratulated the ‘Garuds', emphasized rigorous training, and presented Maroon Berets, Garud Proficiency Badges, and Special Forces Tabs to trainees, also awarding trophies. The ‘Garuds' demonstrated skills, including combat firing, hostage rescue, and martial arts, during the ceremony. The parade marks the culmination of demanding training and transformation into 'Young Special Forces Operators'. The newly passed Special Force Operators will strengthen IAF capabilities for special missions, considering the role of Special Forces of IAF in Operation Sindoor. This information was released by PIB Delhi on January 18, 2026, at 11:33 AM.
Key Entities Referenced
Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC): Training centre for 'Garud' special forces operatives.
Air Force Station Chandinagar: Location of the Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade and the GRTC.
Ministry of Defence: Government body responsible for the Air Force and its special forces.
Garud: Air Force Special Forces operatives.
Indian Air Force (IAF): Parent organization of the 'Garud' Special Forces
Ministry of Defence
MAROON BERET CEREMONIAL PARADE AT
GARUD REGIMENTAL TRAINING CENTRE AIR
FORCE STATION CHANDINAGAR
प्रव तथ: 18 JAN 2026 11:33AM by PIB Delhi
1. To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of ‘Garud’ force,
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on 17 Jan 2026 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC),
Air Force Station Chandinagar. Assistant Chief of Air Staff Operations (Air Defence) reviewed the parade
as the Chief Guest of the event.
2. The Commandant of Garud Regimental Training Centre received the Chief Guest and briefed on
various training aspects. The Chief Guest congratulated the ‘Garuds’ on their successful passing out.
While addressing the young commandos, he emphasised on the significance of rigorous training and
honing Special Forces skills to keep pace with the fast changing security scenario. He presented Maroon
Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge and Special Forces Tabs to the successful ‘Garud’ trainees and gave away
trophies to the awardees.
3. During the passing out ceremony, the ‘Garuds’ demonstrated various skills such as combat firing,
hostage rescue, firing drill, assault explosives, obstacle crossing, wall climbing, slithering, rappelling and
military martial arts.
4. The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade is a moment of pride and achievement for the ‘Garuds’ marking
the befitting culmination of an extremely demanding training schedule and their transformation into
‘Young Special Forces Operators’ joining the elite ‘Garud’ force.
5. Considering the role of Special Forces of IAF in Operation Sindoor, the newly passed out Special
Force Operators will further strengthen the capability of IAF to undertake newly defined special missions.
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