Summary
The force secures a 3,488‑kilometre stretch of the India‑China border, ranging from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, often at altitudes up to 18,800 feet.
Members receive specialized training in mountaineering, skiing and tactical operations to operate in extreme cold and rugged terrain.
Beyond border duties, they act as first responders in Himalayan disasters, conducting search, rescue and relief missions.