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A Hit Wicket

Our Special Forces, with their varied commands, have no focus

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A Hit Wicket
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  • The tasking/execution of SF operations are unique and handling officers at army HQ are unfamiliar with it. This must change—specialists must take over.
  • SF units now function in isolation. They must come under one professional, unified command with access to the highest political authority. This is essential as special ops involve high political risk.
  • There is no mechanism in army HQ to execute politico-military missions. It still depends on the DGMO despite several proposals to the contrary.
  • The mindless expansion of special forces units must stop immediately.
  • Special forces must not be part of parachute battalions. They must have a separate identity.
  • A special SF budget must be allocated. Currently, they are equipped piecemeal, not even provided complete equipment packages.
  • Units must have full complement of sanctioned strength of officers at all times.
  • Direct link with civilian intelligence agencies needed.

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