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The Indian Navy's elite marine commandos, Marcos, have undergone a makeover.
Members of a Marco stick - eight-member quick reaction teams of the force - were seen in the new gear while on ship-protection duty aboard the guided stealth frigate INS Sahyadri during its commissioning last week in Mumbai.
Navy sources said the new look of the marine commandos was part of a project finalised some years ago, to upgrade the combat clothing of the special forces in order to bring them on a par with international standards.
As part of the makeover, the Marcos have also absorbed new weapons, including the Tavor-21 assault rifle and Galil sniper rifle procured from Israel two years ago. The new get-up, seemingly inspired by that of the US Marines, was tried for a year before it was formally approved.
The navy had initiated the procurement of the advanced integrated combat system, including equipment such as light-weight helmets, vests and weapons, to strengthen the capabilities of the commandos.
The improved individual equipment is backed by an effective command and control structure assisted by high-speed communication.
The gear has been designed to allow a commando to perform his task without hindrance and offers special assistance in operations that may involve unexpected challenges.
Read more at: Navy's elite commandos Marcos get leaner and meaner look : North, News - India Today
Members of a Marco stick - eight-member quick reaction teams of the force - were seen in the new gear while on ship-protection duty aboard the guided stealth frigate INS Sahyadri during its commissioning last week in Mumbai.
Navy sources said the new look of the marine commandos was part of a project finalised some years ago, to upgrade the combat clothing of the special forces in order to bring them on a par with international standards.
As part of the makeover, the Marcos have also absorbed new weapons, including the Tavor-21 assault rifle and Galil sniper rifle procured from Israel two years ago. The new get-up, seemingly inspired by that of the US Marines, was tried for a year before it was formally approved.
The navy had initiated the procurement of the advanced integrated combat system, including equipment such as light-weight helmets, vests and weapons, to strengthen the capabilities of the commandos.
The improved individual equipment is backed by an effective command and control structure assisted by high-speed communication.
The gear has been designed to allow a commando to perform his task without hindrance and offers special assistance in operations that may involve unexpected challenges.
Read more at: Navy's elite commandos Marcos get leaner and meaner look : North, News - India Today
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