Rapid Action Force

[2] The RAF Battalions of CRPF are located at the following places:[7] Team is the smallest independent functional unit of the force and is commanded by an Inspector.

CRPF Female Formed Police Unit was the first of its kind in the world, which was deployed under the aegis of UN Peace Keeping Mission.

[2] RAF has also succeeded in projecting the human face of the Government and built bridges with the public by carrying out prompt rescue and relief operations during floods, earthquakes, cyclones and outbreak of epidemics in various parts of the country.

[2] During the November 2008 Mumbai Terror Attacks, RAF was involved in cordoning the areas around the Oberoi Trident and the Taj Mahal hotels.

Kamlesh Kumari of the 88 Mahila Battalion was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra for her bravery during the 2001 Indian Parliament attack.

Horse Mounted personnel of the RAF for riot-control
A 2017 stamp dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Rapid Action Force