MARCOS, previously named as Marine Commando Force (MCF), is the special forces unit of the Indian Navy created for conducting special operations such as amphibious warfare, close quarter combat, counter-terrorism, direct action, special reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, hostage rescue, personnel recovery, combat search and rescue, asymmetric warfare, foreign internal defence, counterproliferation, amphibious reconnaissance including hydrographic reconnaissance. The MCF is specially organised, trained and equipped for the conduct of special operations in a maritime environment.
Active :1987 – present
Country-India
Allegiance
India Republic of India
Branch: Naval Ensign of India (1950–2001).svg Navy
Type: Special Operations Forces
Role
Primary tasks:
Amphibious warfare
Close quarter combat
Counter-terrorism
Hostage rescue
Direct action
Special reconnaissance
Personnel recovery
Combat search and rescue
Counter narcotic operations
Counterproliferation
Underwater demolition, reconnaissance, seaborne infiltration and exfiltration
Asymmetric warfare
unconventional warfare
Foreign internal defence
Other roles:
Amphibious reconnaissance
Hydrographic reconnaissance
Regimental Centre
Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Goa, Kochi and Port Blair.
Nickname(s)
Magarmach (Crocodiles)[1]
Motto(s): "The few the fearless"
Anniversaries: 14 February.
Engagements:
Operation Cactus,
Operation Leech,
Operation Pawan,
Kargil War,
Operation Black Tornado,
Operation Cyclone,
Counter-terrorist operation in Kashmir.
