RAF
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RAF is a specialized Indian Central Reserve Police Force unit trained and equipped to respond swiftly to riots, crowd control situations, and internal security emergencies.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Rapid Action Force | 0 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
paramilitary force unit
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specialized police unit ⓘ |
| abbreviation | RAF NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| deploymentPattern |
companies located in sensitive urban centers
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units kept on standby for emergencies ⓘ |
| emblemColorAssociation | blue ⓘ |
| engagementType |
communal tension areas
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election-related security duties ⓘ internal security emergencies ⓘ |
| equipment |
batons
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body protection gear ⓘ communication equipment ⓘ helmets ⓘ non-lethal weapons ⓘ plastic bullets ⓘ riot shields ⓘ tear gas launchers ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mission |
to assist state police forces
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to control violent crowds ⓘ to respond swiftly to riots ⓘ to restore law and order ⓘ |
| operatesWithin | territory of India ⓘ |
| operationalReadiness |
high mobility
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quick reaction capability ⓘ |
| parentOrganizationType | Central Armed Police Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Central Reserve Police Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryRole |
aid to civil authorities
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communal violence response ⓘ crowd control ⓘ internal security ⓘ public order maintenance ⓘ riot control ⓘ |
| specialization |
non-lethal crowd control
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rapid deployment ⓘ urban operations in disturbed areas ⓘ |
| supportRole |
backup to local police
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protection of vital installations ⓘ security during major public events ⓘ |
| trainingFocus |
crowd psychology
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human rights and minimum force ⓘ riot control tactics ⓘ use of non-lethal weapons ⓘ |
| usesForceDoctrine |
graduated response
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minimum necessary force ⓘ |
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