What is MARCOS?
{{About|the armed forces of India|other uses|Marcos (disambiguation){{!}}Marcos}}{{Distinguish|MARSOC}} {{Infobox military unit | unit_name = MARCOS | image = | image_size = 150px | caption = Logo of MARCOS | dates = February 1987 | country = {{flag|India}} | allegiance = | branch = {{Navy|India}} | type = [[Special forces]] | role = Primary tasks * [[Airborne force]] * [[Amphibious reconnaissance]] * [[Amphibious warfare]] * [[Close protection]] * [[Close-quarters combat]] * [[Counter-terrorism]] * [[Direct action (military)|Direct action]] * [[Hostage rescue]] * [[Special operation]] * [[Special reconnaissance]] * [[Unconventional warfare]] * [[Underwater demolition]] | size = | command_structure = | garrison = [[#Organization|INS Karna]], [[Vishakapatnam]], [[India]] | garrison_label = | nickname = ''Magarmach'' (The Crocodiles) | patron = | colors = | colors_label = Operations | march = | mascot = | battles = [[Operation Cactus]],<br />[[Operation Leech]],<br />[[IPKF|Operation Pawan]],<br />[[Kargil War]],<br />[[November 2008 Mumbai Attacks|Operation Black Tornado]],<br />[[November 2008 Mumbai Attacks|Operation Cyclone]],<br />[[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir|Counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir]] | anniversaries = 14 February. | decorations = <!-- Commanders --> | current_commander = rohit dagar | ceremonial_chief = | colonel_of_the_regiment = | notable_commanders = | identification_symbol = [[File:Marcos_insignia.png|120px]] | identification_symbol_label = MARCOS badge | current_commander_label = | ceremonial_chief_label = | colonel_of_the_regiment_label = }} The '''Marine Commandos''', abbreviated to '''MARCOS''' and officially called the '''Marine Commando Force''' (MCF), are the [[Special Forces of India|special forces unit]] of the [[Indian Navy]] and is responsible for conducting [[Special operation|special operations]]. {{asia-stub}} [[Category:Indian military organizations]]