1987 establishments in India

thumb|Taluka map of Goa

region administered by India as a state

former union territory of India

state public university in Shivamogga, Karnataka, India

The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS, are the special forces of the Indian Navy. The MARCOS were originally named Indian Marine Special Force, which was later changed to Marine Commando Force to impart "an element of individuality" to it, according to the Indian Navy. The abbreviation 'MARCOS' was coined afterwards. thumb|left|On 16 March 2024, Indian Air Force|IAF C-17, in cooperation with INS Kolkata, paradropped two Combat Rubberised Raiding Craft, armament load and two MARCOS Prahar teams were inserted to rescue 17 crew members of MV Ruen held hostage by 35 pirates. The MARCOS were

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