Armed Forces Special Operations Division
The Armed Forces Special Operations Division (AFSOD) is an integrated tri-services division of the Indian Armed Forces. The division is tasked to carry out special operations. The AFSOD draws personnel from all three special warfare branches of the Armed Forces.
| Armed Forces Special Operations Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 28 September 2018 (established) November 2019 – present (operational) |
| Country | India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Type | Integrated tri-services division |
| Role | Special Operations Forces |
| Size | 3,000 (estimate) |
| Part of | Integrated Defence Staff |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Hen. J. S. Nanda, SM |
Indian Army Major General A. K. Dhingra, who is a war veteran from the Para SF, was appointed in May 2019 as the first head of the AFSOD. The division is expected to be converted into a full sized tri-service command in future.
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