Bharat Rakshak

There we go again with the 3 month probation. Can someone from Para(SF) unequivocally state officially what the probation period is?

Cross posting from Multimedia thread.



Its a must watch people. The program shows 1 Para SF in action at their home turf (Nahan).

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OK. Let me raise the BP of Surya-ullah a bit - what is the badge below the Combat Divers badge, and above the medals, on his (SM sahab) left side?

Looks like jumpmaster wings, have they started handing out those now? Doesnt look like the NSG bagde

err vaibhav

source for the picture else you too go to reeducation camp!!!

Btw what is the shiny piece of metal on the left upper arm. Something on the dress itself or any projection nearby.

^^7.62mm Galil sniper and Tadiran radios with combat load vest... makes me guess they are 31 RR(Cdo)

Note the ear plugs! Nice touch. Btw what is the shiny piece of metal on the left upper arm. Something on the dress itself or any projection nearby.

Alas...Only if they change the sniper rifle.

Why, what's wrong with the Galil? Weren't these acquired not too long ago, along with the TAR-21s?

Well yes, Galil as a Marksman kind of a weapon with ~ 550-600m range and a larger magazine might work absolves itself in MOUT but it does not provide the kind of depth that is required of an SF Assault Team or even a squad.

Thanks vaibhav

Rohit goes to camp alone

Thanks vaibhav

Rohit goes to camp alone

Well, Galil Sniper is a marksman rifle after all. So, what is wrong with that? And for greater range, there is SVD. And if we go for even longer range snipers, their weight and size will be even larger. That would make them even more exclusive MOUT and hardly a suitable weapon for an assault team.
So, can you give an example of a Sniper rifle which you would rather have Para SF equipped with and why?

It seems to be the blank round popping out onto his arm. Unless you are referring to something else

I thought about it too, but the round (if it is a bullet casing) is being ejected on the left side. Normally the round is ejected from the right side only. Or does the Galil eject on the left side?

The DM role differs significantly from that of a specially trained sniper. A sniper is a specialist highly trained in fieldcraft who carries out a range of specific missions independent of others, and more specialized than standard infantry tasks. In contrast, a DM is a soldier who has received some additional marksmanship training. The DM's role is to provide an additional capability to the infantry platoon, which is the ability to engage targets at greater ranges than the other members of the squad or section.

A designated marksman rifle (DMR) is the weapon used by soldiers in the designated marksman role. The DM role fills the gap between a regular infantryman and a sniper and DMRs have been developed with this middle ground in mind.

These rifles have to be effective, in terms of accuracy and terminal ballistics, at ranges exceeding those of ordinary assault rifles (typically up to 500 metres / 550 yards) but do not require the extended range of a dedicated sniper rifle (typically up to 1,000 metres / 1,100 yards).

DMRs, however, often share some basic characteristics with sniper rifles in difference to the weapons carried by others in the DMs unit. DMRs may have an attached telescopic sight, quickly deployed stabilizing bipod to allow accuracy in temporarily fixed situations or an adjustable stock

The photo above is of two Marine Commandos just off their inflatable at Rutland Island, Andaman. Lots more coming up. Stay tuned!