MARCOS are Special Forces Unit of the Indian Navy. Formed in 1987, MARCOS are one of the most deadliest Special forces unit in the World. MARCOS is short for MARINE COMMANDOS.
MARCOS are expert in 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, Counter proliferation, Amphibious reconnaissance including Hydrographic reconnaissance.
Many don’t know that MARCOS are amongst the few Special Forces Unit in the World who can parachute into open water with Full Combat Load.
The MARCOS are trained in every kind of weapon and instruments, from knives and crossbows to sniper rifles, handguns, assault rifles, submachine guns and bare hands. Being divers, they can reach hostile shores swimming underwater.
Weapons used by MARCOS
Pistol :
1. Pistol Auto 9mm 1A
Firing Mode – Semi-Automatic
Caliber – 9×19mm Parabellum
Country of Origin – India
Magazine Capacity – 13 Round
Effective Range – 50 m
2. Beretta 92S
Firing Mode – Semi-Automatic
Caliber – 9×21mm IMI
Country of Origin – Italy
Magazine Capacity – 17 Round
Effective Range – 50 m
Sub-machine Guns :
1. Heckler & Koch MP5
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic/Three Round burst
Caliber – 9×19mm Parabellum
Country of Origin – Germany
Magazine Capacity – 15 or 30 Rounds
Effective Range -200 m
2. SAF Carbine 2A1
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic/Full Automatic
Caliber – 9×19mm Parabellum
Country of Origin – United Kingdom
Magazine Capacity – 34 Rounds
Effective Range -200-230 m
Assault Rifles :
1. IMI Tavor TAR-21
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic/Full Automatic
Caliber – 5.56×45mm NATO
Country of Origin – Israel
Magazine Capacity – 30 Rounds
Effective Range – 550 m
2. IMI GTAR-21
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic/Full Automatic
Caliber – 5.56×45mm
Country of Origin – Israel
Magazine Capacity – 30 Rounds/ 1 Under Barrel Grenade in Chamber
Effective Range – 500 m
3. AKMS
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic/Full Automatic
Caliber – 7.62×39mm M43
Country of Origin – Soviet Union (Now Russia)
Magazine Capacity – 30 Rounds
Effective Range – 250-350 m
4. Ak-103
Firing Mode – Full Automatic
Caliber – 7.62×39mm
Country of Origin – Russia
Magazine Capacity – 30 Rounds
Effective Range – 500 m
5. APS Underwater Rifle
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic
Caliber – 5.66×39mm MPS
Country of Origin – Soviet Union/Russia
Magazine Capacity – 26 Rounds
Effective Range – 30 m at depth 5 m/20 m at depth 20 m/11 m at depth 40 m/100 m in the air
Sniper Rifle :
1. IWI Galil Sniper (Galatz)
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic
Caliber – 7.62×51mm NATO
Country of Origin – Israel
Magazine Capacity – 25 Rounds
Effective Range – 500-800 m
2. Heckler & Koch MSG90
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic
Caliber – 7.62×51mm NATO
Country of Origin – Germany
Magazine Capacity – 5 or 20-round
Effective Range – 800 m
3. Sako Tikka T3 TAC
Firing Mode – Bolt Action
Caliber – .223 Remington/.308 Winchester
Country of Origin – Finland
Magazine Capacity – 6 round
Effective Range – 800-2000 m
Machine Guns :
1. IMI Negev
Firing Mode – Semi Automatic/Full Automatic
Caliber – 5.56×45mm NATO
Country of Origin – Israel
Magazine Capacity – 150 Rounds
Effective Range – 300-1000 m
2. FN MG 2A1
Firing Mode – Full Automatic
Caliber –7.62×51mm NATO
Country of Origin – Belgium
Magazine Capacity – 50 Rounds
Effective Range – 800-1800 m
Launcher Fired Weapons
1. Carl Gustav Recoilless Rifle (RCL MK 3)
Type – Recoilless Rifle
Origin – Sweden/India
Role – Anti-Armor, Anti-Fortification,Anti-Personnel, Illumination
Rate of Fire -6 rounds per Minute
Effective Firing Range – 150- 1000 m
2. Shipon
Type – Rocket launcher
Origin – USA
Role – Anti-Armor, Anti-Fortification
Rate of Fire – N/A
Effective Firing Range – 100- 600 m
3. AGS-17
Type – Automatic Grenade Launcher
Origin – Soviet Union/Russia
Role – Heavy Infantry Support Weapon
Rate of Fire – 400 rounds per Minute
Effective Firing Range – 1700 m
4. 9K38 Igla
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