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To mark the successful completion of training for Air Force Special Forces Operatives of Garud Force, the Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held.

Maroon Berets

• The maroon beret is a military beret and has been an international symbol of elite airborne forces since it was chosen for British airborne forces in World War II.
• These are the Parachute Regiment soldiers set up before independence and participated in the Second World War. 
• They are known as “Maroon Berets” because of their characteristic maroon caps.
• All para qualified personnel in an airborne formation wear the maroon beret along with the Parachute Regiment and the President’s Bodyguard, a ceremonial guard unit with their operational role as the pathfinder company of the parachute brigade.
• The MARCOS (Marine Commandos) of the Indian Navy are all para qualified and wear the maroon beret. 
• The Indian Air Force’s special operations force and Garud Commando Force wear the maroon beret.