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Module - II Para Military Forces

Structure and
Role of the Forces
Answer to Intext Questions

6.1

1. A paramilitary is a semi-militarized force whose organizational structure, tactics,
training, subculture, and (often) function are similar to those of a professional
Note military, but which is not included as part of a state's formal armed forces.
2. The Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force of India. It was raised in 1835.

3. The Eight paramilitary forces are :
a. Assam Rifles

b. Special Frontier Force
c. Indian Coast Guard

d. Central Reserve Police Force
e. Border Security Force

f. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
g. Central Industrial Security Force
h. Sashastra Seema Bal

4. Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA)

6.2

1. Different tasks of Coastal Guard are :
• Safety and protection of artificial islands, offshore terminals and other

installations
• Protection and assistance to fishermen and mariners at sea

• Preservation and protection of marine ecology and environment including
pollution control
• Assistance to the Department of Customs and other authorities in anti-

smuggling operations
• Law enforcement in territorial as well as international waters

• Scientific data collection and support
• National defence during hostilities.

2. The SFF is also known as 'Establishment 22' or just '22' due to its first Inspector
General, Major General Sujan Singh Uban (Retd.) of Indian Army, who used to
be commander of 22 Mountain Regiment during World War II, a Military Cross
holder and a legendary figure in the British India Army.

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