Organization
The Parachute Regiment presently has eight special forces, three special forces (airborne), two Territorial Army and one Counter-Insurgency (Rashtriya Rifles) battalions in its fold.
In the mid-1980s, there were plans of taking away the three para commando battalions from the Parachute Regiment and bringing them together under an individual specialized organisation, the Special Forces Regiment. However, after several logistic and administrative obstacles, these plans were abandoned and they continue to be trained and recruited by the Parachute Regiment.
Para (SF) operate in assault teams, which work individually or in coordination with other teams or units. Previously, each Para (SF) battalion had a geographical specialization and remained assigned to that sector. 1 Para (SF), with deep sea divers in its ranks, specialized in anti-hijacking and hostage crises; 9 Para (SF), with experienced mountaineers, was dedicated to mountainous and high-altitude warfare, 10 Para (SF) for desert warfare and the 21 Para (SF) for jungle warfare. However, these specializations have been dispensed with, and all special forces units are equally capable of operating in all conditions.
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