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Rapid Action Force
`The Rapid Action Force (RAF)` is a specialised wing of the Indian CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force). It was formed in October 1992, to deal with riots & related unrest, with 10 of its battalions. The battalions are numbered 100 to 110.
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rapid reaction force
Any military unit that is maintained at a high state of readiness to react to an emergency. Specifically, it refers to a corps-sized NATO unit, formed in 1991 to meet threats anywhere in its area...
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Rapid reaction force
A `rapid reaction force` is a military or police unit designed to respond in very short time frames to emergencies. When used in reference to police forces such as SWAT teams, the timeframe is minutes, while in military applications, such as with the use of paratroops or other commandos, the timeframe is hours to days. Rapid reaction forces are designed to intervene quickly in rather low-intensity conflicts, such as uprisings that necessitate th...
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