Unit 617 was awarded in 2018, for displaying outstanding courage and killing 2 category ‘A’ terrorists and injuring 2 others, in an operation where 6 terrorists were killed, including nephew of Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir in 2017. Vayu Sena Medal Squadron Leader Rajeev Chauhan, Squadron Leader Dilip Gurnani and Sergeant Shyam Veer Singh were simultaneously conferred the Vayu Sena Medal (2022) for serving in the Garud Commando Force, having been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir. Equipment The following firearms are reportedly used by the Garud Commando Force: Small arms See also Special Forces of India Indian armed forces Indian military ranks Indian Air Force Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) References External links Garud Commando Force on Bharat Rakshak. Garuds: Where Eagles Dare in Sainik Samachar Special forces of India Military units and formations of the Indian Air Force Air force special forces units Counterterrorist organizations 2004 establishments in India