LEO99
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commandos basically need a weapon which is compact ,high rate of fire ,light weight ,concealable ,& have sound suppressed ,and that's only reason MP5 & UZI SMG are still primary choice of weapon world wide.Although these are still not the best choiceWhy would MARCOS need CQB weapons? IIRC the MARCOS are an elite unit especially trained to infiltrate enemy territories and carry out subversive and sabotage activities. Though they are trained for CQB, its not their primary agenda. They can choose and pick weapons best suited for their operations. NSG or SPG, otoh are especially trained for CQBs and their choice of standard weapons reflects this doctrine or training.
i don't say they don't use other small arms .
commandos be it marcos of nsg generally need to operate mostly at confined space like inside a ship or building.as of there expertise in dealing with hostage situations or sabotage .
During the kargil war the issue was raised at different section of forces for undue use of commandos too often as an infantry role ,as they are not mean to fight pitched battle.
sir for VVIP protection an assault rifle would be not the best choice (other than if we are not at Iraq).may be he is ment to protect his navel base (outer circle protection)The MARCOS in the pictures are already on their home turf (a naval base) and are just there to provide security for a VVIP. The AK-103 wielded reflects this role.
SecialProtectionGroup that protects ms Sonia Gandhi & her family are issued with P90 SMG
P90 http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg13-e.htm
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