NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD [ BLACK CATS ]

ABOUT NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD-

• NSG is Federal Contingency World Class Zero Error Force to deal with anti-terrorist activities in all its manifestation.

• The NSG is a Force specially equipped and trained to deal with specific situations and is therefore, to be used only in exceptional circumstances to thwart serious acts of terrorism.

Ethos : The Ethos of the NSG is premised on the following:-

• Pursuit for excellence

• Lead from the front.

• Zero Error.

• Speed, surprise, stealth, precision and accuracy are its hall marks.

IN DETAIL

• National Security Guard(NSG) is a counter terrorism unit under the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

• It was founded in 1984 following Operation Blue Star for combating terrorist activities with a view to protect states against internal disturbances.

• The head of NSG is designated as Director General (DG) and is selected and appointed by the Minister of Home Affairs.

• The NSG personnel are often referred to in the media as Black Cats. They are also deployed to protect VIPs for whom the threat perception is the highest.

• National Security Guard has also been given the specific role to handle all facets of terrorism in any part of the country as a Federal Contingency Force.

CAPF OFFICERS GETS OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN NSG AS AN OFFICER AFTER COMPLETION OF 5 YEARS OF SERVICE.

【 CRPF has the highest rate of deputation to NSG obviously due to its all-time combat readiness, its members are generally fittest 】