First Marcos Base- Indian Book of Records

First Marcos Base

first marcos naval base established for Indian Book of Records

Record Reference Number

IBRS20161372

Title

First Marcos Base

Achieved By

INS Karna

Record Attempt Date

12-Jul-2016

Remarks Of The Achievement

The First Marcos Base counted to 25 officers and 320 sailors. INS Karna, Indian Navy’s first dedicated base of its Special Operation Force, Marine Commandos (Marcos). It was commissioned by chief of naval staff Admiral Suresh Lanba at INS Kalinga, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India on July 12, 2016.