COBRA (backronym for COmmando Battalion for Resolute Action) is a special operation unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of India proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare.

Originally established to counter the Naxalite movement,[4][5] CoBRA is deployed to address insurgent groups engaging in asymmetrical warfare.

[1] In 2009, the MHA approved the raising of 10 CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) to meet the challenges posed by the Naxal rebels.

[7] The highly efficient personnel are chosen from the CRPF and are conditioned with rigorous physical endurance, and taught the planning and execution of operations, GPS and map reading, gathering of intelligence, and Fast-Roping amongst other activities.

[7] The valour and gallant actions of CoBRA has been recognised and the unit has been decorated with multiple Gallantry medals including - 1986 was the year when No.

[11][12] Some weapon like long-range sniper rifles are imported from overseas CoBRA's are trained in the CRPF jungle warfare institutions in Belgaum and Koraput.

Refresher courses are conducted annually and bi-annually to ensure that the unit and its personnel function as a well-oiled machine without any hijinks.