What is RAF in CRPF?

RAF stands for “Rapid Action Force”, A specialized force, raised in Oct. 1992 initially with 10 unattached battalions and increased with 5 more units on 01/01/2018.

How can I get CRPF commando?

CRPF Selection Procedure for Head Constable

1. Stage I – CRPF Written Examination 2021 (LDCE)
2. Stage II – Physical Measurement.
3. Stage III – Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
4. Stage IV – Checking Testimonials.
5. Stage V – Medical Examination.

What is the salary of Rapid Action Force?

Pay and remuneration 1.8 lakhs per annum to Rs. 4.5 lakhs with grade pay. This is exclusive of perks such as medical allowance, travel expense reimbursement, free ration, etc.

How many RAF battalion are there in CRPF?

15
It currently has 15 specialised trained and equipped battalions, which are numbered 99 to 108 in the CRPF. Each battalion is headed by a Commanding Officer(CO), an officer of the rank of Commandant.

Is RAF a part of CRPF?

RAF is commanded by an Inspector-General of Police (IGP), functioning at New Delhi. Its motto is “Serving Humanity with Sensitive Policing”. It currently has 15 specialised trained and equipped battalions, which are numbered 99 to 108 in the CRPF.

What is RAF mean?

Royal Air Force
proper noun. The RAF is the air force of the United Kingdom. RAF is an abbreviation for ‘Royal Air Force’. An RAF helicopter rescued the men after the boat began taking in water.

What does the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) do?

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest of India’s Central Armed Police Forces. It functions under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the Government of India. The CRPF’s primary role lies in assisting the State/Union Territories in police operations to maintain law and order and counter insurgency.

How many battalions are there in the CRPF?

Of late, CRPF contingents are also being deployed in UN missions. With 246 battalions and various other establishments, the CRPF is considered India’s largest central armed police force and has a sanctioned strength of more than 300,000 personnel as of 2019.

What kind of weapons does the CRPF use?

CRPF uses basic Infantry weapons which are manufactured indigenously at the Indian Ordnance Factories under control of the Ordnance Factories Board : Micro Tavor (X95) Bullpup. In addition to these, CRPF also uses land mine detectors.

How is the performance of the CRPF in overseas deployment?

CRPF has proved it’s mettle during various overseas UNdeployments like Srilanka (1987), Haiti (1995), Kosovo (2000) & Liberia (Women Contingent) (2007) also. Till date, 1997 brave soldiers of CRPF have made supreme sacrifice of their lives in the service of the Nation.