Special Group (India)

For other uses, see Special group.

Special Group
Special Group insignia
Active1981–present
Country India
BranchSpecial Frontier Force
TypeSpecial Operations Capable Infantry[1]
Size6 squadrons
HeadquartersSarsawa AFS, Uttar Pradesh[2]
Nickname(s)The Mavericks[3]

The Special Group (SG) is one of the airborne infantry units of the Special Frontier Force, A paramilitary force. It is responsible for covert and paramilitary operations and is known as Spl Grp or 4 Vikas(formerly).

Established in 1981, it was raised in the following year under Project Sunray. Its existence was previously unknown to the public.[4][2] There are a total of four SG squadrons, with each squadron consisting of four troops and each troop consisting of 25 personnel. Each troop has a specialized skill-set. SG draws its personnel from the Indian Army only.

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  3. ^ "With added emphasis on Special Forces, the army is set to change the face of war". FORCE. 18 March 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
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