What is the rank of a Garud commando?

Salary of a Garud Commando

Can officers become Garud commando?

Commissioned Posts – Commissioned post for GARUD units are filled by the cadets of ground duty at Air force Academy, Dundigal. And for GDOC, you have AFCAT exam. After getting trained, they get into the GARUD unit.

How many officers are there in Garud commando?

The Garud Commando Force is the special forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a current strength of over 1500 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature in Hindu mythology.

How many Garud Commandos are there in IAF?

Aspiring to be a 1,500-strong force, at present there are around 1,080 Garud commandos protecting the air assets all over the country. Garud Air warriors are inducted as airmen within the IAF’s rank structure. The force is organised into 15 ‘Flights’.

Can an Air Force officer become a Garud Commando?

All Air Force personnel can become a Garud Commando provided they fulfill certain criteria. I am not well aware of the procedure but yes they can apply for it. You see lot of time and money is spent to make one a graded pilot. Generally personnel from other branches or trades join Garud.

What is the rank of a Garud in the Indian Air Force?

Garud Personnel are enlisted as Airmen within the Indian Air Force rank structure. The entire force is currently under the command of a Wing Commander rank officer. The Garud force is organized into fifteen “Flights”, with a total present strength of approximately 1080 airmen.

What is the procedure to become a Garud officer in IAF?

Candidates applying for Garud will be employed in the Group Y (Non-Technical) Trades as an IAF (Security) tradesman (IAF, 2017a) Commissioned Officers are selected from the Officer Cadets of the Ground Duty branch at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal. For GDOC, candidates have AFCAT exam. After getting trained, they get into the GARUD unit.