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
  • Items presented to successful trainees: Maroon Beret, Garud Proficiency Badge, and Special Forces Tabs
  • Trophies were given to awardees
  • Skills demonstrated during ceremony: combat firing, hostage rescue, firing drill, assault explosives, obstacle crossing, wall climbing, slithering, rappelling, and military martial arts
  • Training described as "extremely demanding training schedule"
  • Graduates described as "Young Special Forces Operators" joining elite 'Garud' force
  • Operational context: Mention of Special Forces role in Operation Sindoor
  • Outcome: Newly passed out operators will strengthen IAF capability to undertake newly defined special missions