Bhairav Battalions to make Army Day Parade debut in Jaipur on January 15
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Why in news
The Indian Army announced that the newly formed Bhairav Battalions will make their debut in the Army Day Parade in Jaipur on January 15.
Background
The Army has raised 15 Bhairav Battalions across various formations along borders. These units are specifically designed to bridge the gap between Special Forces and regular infantry units by executing special operations at multiple levels.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact2 Bhairav Battalion belongs to the Southern Command
- Fact4 Bhairav Battalion belongs to the South Western Command
- FactThe Army plans to raise approximately 25 more Bhairav Battalions in the near future
- PlaceThe Army Day Parade is scheduled to take place in Jaipur
For Mains
Q. Discuss the strategic significance of creating specialized intermediate units like the Bhairav Battalions to bridge the operational gap between regular infantry and Special Forces.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Operational synergy: Enhancing multi-level special operations capabilities within regular infantry structures
- Force multiplication: Balancing high-intensity special warfare requirements with large-scale conventional infantry needs
Keywords: Special Operations · Force Multiplier · Inter-operability · Internal Security · Border Management
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