<P> MARCOS , previously named as Marine Commando Force ( MCF ) , is the special forces unit of the Indian Navy created for conducting special operations such as amphibious warfare , close quarter combat , counter-terrorism , direct action , special reconnaissance , unconventional warfare , hostage rescue , personnel recovery , combat search and rescue , asymmetric warfare , foreign internal defence , counterproliferation , amphibious reconnaissance including hydrographic reconnaissance . The MCF is specially organised , trained and equipped for the conduct of special operations in a maritime environment . MARCOS is short for Marine Commandos . The force has gradually acquired experience and a reputation for professionalism over the three decades it has been in existence . The MARCOS are capable of undertaking operations in all types of terrain , but are specialised in maritime operations in Jammu and Kashmir through the Jhelum River and Wular Lake , a 65 square kilometre freshwater lake . Some MARCOS personnel are also attached with the Army special forces units conducting counter-terrorism operations in the area . MARCOS are widely feared among the terrorists , who call them `` Dadiwala fauj '' , meaning the `` Bearded army '' because of their bearded disguise in civil areas . </P>
<P> MARCOS , previously named as Marine Commando Force ( MCF ) , is the special forces unit of the Indian Navy created for conducting special operations such as amphibious warfare , close quarter combat , counter-terrorism , direct action , special reconnaissance , unconventional warfare , hostage rescue , personnel recovery , combat search and rescue , asymmetric warfare , foreign internal defence , counterproliferation , amphibious reconnaissance including hydrographic reconnaissance . The MCF is specially organised , trained and equipped for the conduct of special operations in a maritime environment . MARCOS is short for Marine Commandos . The force has gradually acquired experience and a reputation for professionalism over the three decades it has been in existence . The MARCOS are capable of undertaking operations in all types of terrain , but are specialised in maritime operations in Jammu and Kashmir through the Jhelum River and Wular Lake , a 65 square kilometre freshwater lake . Some MARCOS personnel are also attached with the Army special forces units conducting counter-terrorism operations in the area . MARCOS are widely feared among the terrorists , who call them `` Dadiwala fauj '' , meaning the `` Bearded army '' because of their bearded disguise in civil areas . </P>
what is the name of the special force of the indian navy
what is the name of the special force of the indian navy
MARCOS
MARCOS