Extracted Data Points

  • Event: Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade held on 23 May 2026
  • Location: Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar
  • Purpose: Mark successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of 'Garud' force
  • Chief Guest: AVM Rahul Gupta ACAS Ops (Space) reviewed the parade
  • Training aspects: Commandant of GRTC briefed on various training aspects
  • Awards presented: Maroon Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge, and Special Forces Tabs to successful trainees
  • Trophies: Given to awardees by Chief Guest
  • Skills demonstrated: Combat firing, hostage rescue, firing drill, assault explosives, obstacle crossing, wall climbing, slithering, rappelling, military martial arts
  • Operational context: Role of Special Forces of IAF in Operation Sindoor mentioned
  • Outcome: Newly passed out Special Force Operators will strengthen IAF capability to undertake newly defined special missions