Special Services Group
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Operations
- The SSG was first used as a unit in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 with disastrous results. With poor planning and lack of coordination the commandos numbering upto 200 were airdropped into Indian territory with the intention of sabotaging the airfields in Western India. However the Indian troops managed to detect and foil the attempt capturing most of the intruders (~160) and killing atleast 20 SSG personnel. Only a dozen or so commandos managed to make it back to Pakistan.
- In the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 they were once again used, this time partly as regular forces and sometimes in rescue operations. But faced against massive political and military onslaught the SSG could do little in turning the tide losing more than half the original strenght in East Pakistan.
- The involvement in the Kargil War involved early gains which was later lost due to political pressure and sustained firepower from the Indian military.
- The SSG has also been involved in various hostage rescue operations including hijacking shootouts.
Appearance
The commandos are distinguished by their insignia of maroon berets with a silver metal tab on a light blue felt square. The combat uniform of the SSG is similar to the US woodland pattern camouflage. SSG commandos are also highly encouraged to sport a moustache to give a tough appearance.See Also
- General Mitha
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