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by ssmitra
29 Mar 2009 01:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

hmmm r u saying Orissa police now has Galil Sniper rifles :eek: :eek:

yaaaa my 100th post. took me 5 years to get here.
by ssmitra
28 Mar 2009 00:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military



Since I didn't get a reply to this I am reposting from the small arms thread
Is that a GALIL sniper rifle in the background held by the cop. Didn't know that it has been issued to the paramilitary also.
anyone know which paramilitary unit that is.
by ssmitra
27 Mar 2009 07:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

During early 90s when Punjab was on boil & Late Sardar . Beant Singh just became CM of Punjab , Haryana was also on boil specially districts bordering Punjab with cities like Kaithal & Ambala more than others. During this peak time , Haryana Police's emergency response teams in City/Urban a...
by ssmitra
26 Mar 2009 04:43
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1579552

Galil in the background?



Is that a GALIL sniper rifle in the background held by the cop. Didn't kno that it has been issued to the paramilitary also.
any comments....
by ssmitra
26 Mar 2009 00:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

am I mistaken or does it seem that in the non-INSAS pictures the paratroopers seem to have the Vz58 and not AK's
Are the Vz's still used. I know they are very coveted by the older JCO's.
by ssmitra
25 Mar 2009 00:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Hostage rescue can be from holding ones own family/friends at knife point--(quite common among addicts or parole'es who have crossed their third crime limit) to large scale histage taking like in Waco- texas. Sir, In Waco it was ATF who tried to serve the warrant originally. It was FBI who were cal...
by ssmitra
24 Mar 2009 23:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Hi Kobe, by comparing the NSG to Oakland SWAT you are really comparing apples to oranges. NSG at the moment can only be compared to FBI-HRT. If you want you should compare Oakland swat to mumbai or delhi police "commandos". Oakland PD itself is in absolute disarray with its former police ...
by ssmitra
24 Mar 2009 23:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

for the arm chair field marshals In Mumbai: there were 10 heavily armed, trained, and motivated (by nothing less than 72 virgins) in three large buildings, were confronted by our NSG guards and guards suffered two fatalities and a few injuries before the pigs were either sent flying or sent burning...
by ssmitra
24 Mar 2009 03:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

I was referring to the initial incidents where the Para Cdos decided to take down the Akal Takht by assaulting via the Parikrama. Nobody is dissing the troops who fought during Op.Metal against such heavy odds. Clearly if the top brass is insisting that troops fight in socks and not fire in certain...
by ssmitra
18 Mar 2009 00:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Bihar, BTW, is not a scheduled caste majority regiment. Brig Thorat could not have taken over as a GOC in C of any Command since a Brigadier, even if promoted to a Maj Gen has to be a Div Commander and then as a Lt Gen and a Corps Commander adn get selected thereafter to take over a Command! sorry ...
by ssmitra
17 Mar 2009 23:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Sadly, for you and the popular theory, I get along fine with my wife! :) 35 years, if you don't mind! Soon we will compete with Mohenjodaro! ;) :rotfl: I see you believe in the "special forces" motto: You can either be right or you can be married :lol: Now, if canards and selective amnesi...
by ssmitra
17 Mar 2009 23:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Somnath and Rayc you guys are beginning to sound like you are married. From the Indian Army Discussion to this..... :rotfl: :rotfl:
by ssmitra
17 Mar 2009 11:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

RayC I would completely agree with you if this was 1980 but since then numerous state police units i.e Punjab Police, JKP, delhi police etc.. have shown to some extent that they can carry out commando like actions. Albeit not as good as the army but that would be due to training rather than individu...
by ssmitra
17 Mar 2009 06:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Again I am no expert here but from an outside perspective it seems the whole whole problem is of organisation rather than who is in charge of what. Both sachin and Rayc bring up great points but I guess the ques arises whether NSG should be a army type SF unit or a paramilitary urban anti-terrorist ...
by ssmitra
12 Mar 2009 00:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

I know the outer ring for SPG is formed by the NSG but they seems to be little in common in terms of equipment. Where did you get that? whoops I thought that was SOP. That was my impression as that is what I have seen most of the time but it could be because of the presence of other VIPs. So is the...
by ssmitra
11 Mar 2009 19:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

So does that mean they are going to stick with the MP5 as their primary assault weapon. Me no expert but wouldn't this be a good time to go to a higher caliber like the HK UMP or the HK7. The key idea behind the UMP was to ceate lightweight and powerful submachine gun, that also will be cheaper than...
by ssmitra
28 Dec 2008 00:44
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 467815

Re: Indian Response to Terrorism

Straight talk express : Modi. We need a Modi kind PM to correct years of pacifism. 3PHEOzNOlzU JgCQb6p0fNw Very clear vision on how to tackle terror. http://www.petitiononline.com/MUMx2611/petition.html This petition goes out every weekend to political parties & media. Another Akhand FART with ...
by ssmitra
12 Dec 2008 03:10
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1617821

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/China_blocked_move_to_ban_Jamaat_thrice/articleshow/3818807.cms China blocked move to ban Jamaat thrice China s asymmetric war against India ! Pukiland's asymmetric strategy has come back to haunt it badly and has made it an international pariah (Madeline Albright...
by ssmitra
05 Dec 2008 06:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

to say NSG doesn't have experience isn't quite correct. http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=90&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26 The Chief, Director General Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, has had a busy day. His boys have just returned in a blaze o...
by ssmitra
04 Dec 2008 23:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

just my 2 paisa worth. It seems that the NSG has been been grossly under utilized. Apart from big "terrorist" related stand offs they have rarely been utilized in non-terrorist related incidents like hostage-ransom incidents or when arresting violent gangs. My point being even though they ...
by ssmitra
04 Dec 2008 07:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 582958

Re: Internal Security Watch

I have been trying to collect more information about AID India and their associations with known Communist sympathisers like Arundirty Roy and Teesta Setelvad. They have been batting for the release of a Dr. Binayak Sen who is alleged to have strong links with Maoists. AID and other NGOs claim to d...
by ssmitra
04 Dec 2008 06:34
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Response to Terrorism
Replies: 2748
Views: 467815

Re: Indian Response to Terrorism

Exactly, and that is why going to the UN is a pointless distraction. No, because this will allow a future BJP Government to buy a car on easy installments. but what will a BJP govt do, another Op parakram.. Some more soldiers killed another Akhand fart with no dump ---------------- what we need is ...
by ssmitra
03 Dec 2008 01:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 582958

Re: Internal Security Watch

I have been trying to collect more information about AID India and their associations with known Communist sympathisers like Arundirty Roy and Teesta Setelvad. They have been batting for the release of a Dr. Binayak Sen who is alleged to have strong links with Maoists. AID and other NGOs claim to d...
by ssmitra
02 Dec 2008 23:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4260
Views: 1267255

Re: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack (News and Pics ONLY)

While the commandos are not supposed to carry refreshments during such operations, they had MP-5 guns with a bore of around 4.7 mm , AK series assault rifles, Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL's), Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) magazines and handful of grenades. I thought the MP5 is 9mm and th...
by ssmitra
27 Nov 2008 06:38
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai
Replies: 1912
Views: 333172

Re: Firing/Attack in Mumbai

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20081127/capt.b0c572d255324a0e95db2fb5c9ea3b24.india_shooting_mun206.jpg?x=400&y=179&q=85&sig=iekWx.PINRtn8RzbUBR2Qw-- This is sad. No BPJ no comm equipment. But I guess the response at BR will be they can do the job. It will be sad if we loose a jawan...
by ssmitra
28 Oct 2008 22:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Foreign Operations & Deployments
Replies: 264
Views: 67390

Re: Foreign Operations & Deployments

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D943IEG00&show_article=1&catnum=0 Things seem to be heating up in the congo and the rebels are still advancing. Anyone have any more info whether the IA has decided to retreat or stand and fight. If the UN decides to withdraw should the Indian troops w...
by ssmitra
10 Oct 2008 01:39
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1579552

Re: Small Arms Thread

Why is the INSAS barrel so ungodly long ? I would think in close quarter fighting that could be a problem. The issue seems to be rectified with the Excalibur though I have yet to see that rifle in use other than at arms expos. INSAS isn't as long as the previous rifle that the Indian Army used (i.e...
by ssmitra
09 Oct 2008 02:17
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1579552

Re: Small Arms Thread

A central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel stands guard infront of the rocket at the Vehicle Assembly Building of the India's first unmanned mission to the Moon Chandrayaan-1 in Sriharikota, India, 07 October 2008. http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa78/lancero44/outubro1/20081007213142E...
by ssmitra
09 Oct 2008 02:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa78/lancero44/outubro1/20081007213142ENLUS0151300312234151.jpg folding butt INSAS in service have not seen that before A central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel stands guard infront of the rocket at the Vehicle Assembly Building of the India's first un...
by ssmitra
06 Oct 2008 10:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

sum wrote:
Image
Is the right most trooper wearing a American style helmet or is it our normal WW-2 tin bucket with camouflage applied?
Nope. He is just wearing a cloth on his head
by ssmitra
05 Oct 2008 06:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

has it occurred to anyone that they could be Muslims and not just disguse? Nope. The picture with the Tavor they could be of any religion but it is a disguise. non-sikh regular soldiers aren't allowed to keep beards. exceptions are marcos and undercover SF. Please Continue here http://forums.bharat...
by ssmitra
05 Oct 2008 06:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Replies: 4126
Views: 898546

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous Discussions Thread

has it occurred to anyone that they could be Muslims and not just disguse? Nope. The picture with the Tavor. The para has a Kara so he is either Sikh or Hindu from North India (excluding UP) they could be of any religion but it is a disguise. non-sikh regular soldiers aren't allowed to keep beards....
by ssmitra
05 Oct 2008 02:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Some more pics from the encounter... I think 'human camo' is an apt description.... http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/9050/96387948ts9.jpg If these guys didn't have the para badge beret I would swear they are part of some TSP ranger battalion or something. This is some of the best "disguise&q...
by ssmitra
04 Oct 2008 22:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Love the human cammo on the dude :-? Human cammo? Just an untrained observation. From the Kara in his hand it would seem he is a Sikh or at the very least a hindu from north India but his beard is groomed in a very "islamic" way which would suggest he has recently been UC or works UC when...
by ssmitra
04 Oct 2008 15:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Surya wrote:rkhanna

no such thing

have spent time with 1 SF getting ready to deploy to valley.
Hey Surya, Does the 1SF maintain its identity with 1 Punjab Regt. I mean is it maily Punjabi's and Dogra rajputs or has it become open to all
by ssmitra
03 Oct 2008 23:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

http://i36.tinypic.com/jf90fn.jpg Love the human cammo on the dude An Indian army officer displays the Tavor-21, an Israeli-made rifle which the army said was effectively used during a week-long gun battle, in an army garrison in Shariefabad on the outskirts of Srinagar October 3, 2008. A fierce we...
by ssmitra
27 Sep 2008 03:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: INA History Thread
Replies: 359
Views: 88803

Re: INA History Thread

There once was a DD serial based on the red fort trials and I remember it being one of the most electrifying episodes I ever saw and had some of the best actors ever. This just came to mind after reading this thread. any of the old timers remember which series it was and if it can be watched. I woul...
by ssmitra
26 Sep 2008 22:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: INA History Thread
Replies: 359
Views: 88803

Re: INA History Thread

Its crucial to remember the INA for its demise and non recognition of its role has imapcts even now and maybe for a long time. Telegraph, Kolkota, 26 Sept 2008 Integrating women soldiers into the Indian armed forces was delayed by fifty years with a lot of fuddy/duddy arguements from koi hai saabs....
by ssmitra
23 Sep 2008 03:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 3003
Views: 1146398

Helicopters teach themselves to do aerial maneuvers

Not Exactly military but has very obvious and important military applications. Any idea if any of our engineering institutes are working on defence related technologies. Here they just took commercially available remote controlled choppers and modified them. Stanford computer scientists have develop...
by ssmitra
23 Sep 2008 02:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1925755

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

This was a picture taken last year of a Delhi Police commando. What happened to their Gear during the encounter. http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0bp6bsLdEBdW9/340x.jpg cross posted in the miscellaneous section for discussion to death http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4290&...