Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade held for new Garud commandos at Chandinagar
On 23 May 2026 a Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at the Garud Regimental Training Centre, Air Force Station Chandinagar, marked the passing out of new IAF Garud special forces operatives.
Summary
The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade for the Indian Air Force's Garud special forces was held on 23 May 2026 at the Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar. AVM Rahul Gupta, ACAS Ops (Space), reviewed the parade and presented the Maroon Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge and Special Forces Tabs to the trainees. The new operators demonstrated combat firing, hostage rescue, slithering and rappelling; the IAF said they would strengthen its ability to undertake special missions, citing the role of IAF special forces in Operation Sindoor.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 May 2026
- Venue
- Garud Regimental Training Centre, Air Force Station Chandinagar
- Force
- Garud, IAF special forces
- Reviewing officer
- AVM Rahul Gupta, ACAS Ops (Space)
- Awarded
- Maroon Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge, Special Forces Tabs
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade held at Air Force Station Chandinagar on 23 May 2026 marked the passing out of trainees of which force?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — IAF Garud special forces
The parade marked the completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of the 'Garud' force at the Garud Regimental Training Centre.