Ghatak Platoon

                   Ghatak Platoon

Country:-  India

Alliance:-  India

Part of:-  Indian Army

Type:- Infantry

Role:-Reconnaissance
                target acquisition
Size:- 7000  

A Ghatak Platoon, or Ghatak Commandos, is a reconnaissance platoon that is present in every infantry battlalon  in the Indian Army. Ghatak is a Hindi word meaning "killer" or "lethal". Their name was given to them by Gen. Bipin Chandra Joshi. They act as shock troop and spearhead assaults ahead of the battalion.

Training

The most physically fit and motivated soldiers in an infantry battalion are selected to be a part of the Ghatak platoon. Personnel attend training at the Commando Training Course in Belgaum, Kathmandu As a part of the training, the soldiers are evaluated through speed marches in battle gear ranging from 20 to 60 km, carrying their rifles and 20 kg of weight in their rucksacks. Depending on their role and parent unit, the successful individuals often undergo specialized training in demolition, close quarter battle, navigation, rock climbing and heliborne assault. Some operators are sent to the High Altitude Warfare School and the counterinsurgency and Jungle Warfare Scholo as well.^[2] However, most of them are not parachute qualified. It is mandatory for all infantry officers to pass the Commando Training Course.

Equipment 

Ghatak platoons are equipped with the IWI Tavor TAR-21, INSAS, or a version of the AK-47 as their primary assault rifle. The marksmen are equipped with the Dragunov SVD and Heckler & Koch MSG-90 designated marksman rifles. They wear standard issue camouflage and body armour. Depending on the mission, they may carry other items like ropes, climbing gear, grenades, rocket launchers, laser target designators and night vision equipment. Some of the equipment for them are manufactured indigenously by the Indian Ordnance Factories, while other items are obtained from foreign suppliers.

Currently, the Indian Army is upgrading the equipment of these units by procuring lighter body armour, personal communication sets, anti-materiel rifles and various other mission specific equipment.. A deal worth $5.75 million was signed with M/S B&T Switzerland for the acquisition of 1,568 advanced Brügger & Thomet MP9 sub-machine guns for the Ghatak platoons of infantry battalions. Additionally, door breaching ammunition and non-lethal systems like stun grenades and ballistic shields are being procured for counter-insurgency operations.

Unit Composition

A Ghatak platoon is usually 20-men strong, consisting of a commanding Captain, 2 non commision officer and some specialised soldiers like sniper team, light machine gunner, medics and radio operator. The remaining soldiers act as assault troopers.

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