Armed Forces Special Operations Division
Special Forces🌏 India

Armed Forces Special Operations Division

"Swift, Silent, Deadly"

Branch Overview

The Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) is a tri-service division of the Indian Armed Forces. The division is tasked with carrying out special operations, combining commandos from Para SF, MARCOS, and Garud Commando Force.

Command & Organization

Chief / Commander

Major General JS Sandhu

Vice Chief

Colonel Ravindra Singh

Key Commands / Formations

  • Special Operations Command

Operational Bases

  • Sarsawa Air Force Station
  • Nahan Special Forces Training School

Assigned Equipment & Capabilities

Operational Strength

Branch Type
Special Forces
Founded
30 May 2019
Headquarters
New Delhi, India
Current Commander
Major General JS Sandhu (Commander-in-Chief)
Active Personnel
5,000
Reserve Personnel