Consider the following statements regarding Commando Battalion for Res...
CoBRA: Commando Battalion for Resolute Action
Statement 1: It is a specialized force which has been raised for guerilla/jungle warfare type operations for dealing with Maoist.
- CoBRA is a specialized unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) that was raised in 2009 to combat Naxalites/Maoists in India.
- The force is trained in guerrilla warfare and jungle warfare tactics to operate in difficult terrain and conditions.
- CoBRA units are primarily deployed in areas affected by left-wing extremism, such as Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and Maharashtra.
Statement 2: Personnel for CoBRA are selected from the Indian Army.
- This statement is incorrect. Personnel for CoBRA are selected from the CRPF and undergo specialized training before joining the unit.
- The selection process for CoBRA is rigorous and includes physical fitness tests, medical examinations, and psychological evaluations.
- Once selected, personnel undergo a six-month training program that includes specialized courses in counter-insurgency operations, jungle warfare, and weaponry.
Conclusion:
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, and the answer is option A.
Consider the following statements regarding Commando Battalion for Res...
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is now considering a change in the training pattern of the elite anti-Naxal unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA).
About Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA):
- It is a specialized force which has been raised for guerilla/jungle warfare type operations for dealing with Maoist and therefore also known as ‘jungle warriors’.
- Personnel for CoBRA are selected from CRPF as CoBRA is integral part of CRPF.
- They undergo rigorous commando & jungle warfare training before being posted to CoBRA BNs for anti naxal operations.
- In all there are 10 CoBRA Units Raised between 2008-2011.Most of its 10 battalions are deployed for anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand apart from some units tasked for counter-insurgency operations in the northeastern part of the country.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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