 The forces were tasked to infiltrate into India through Baluchistan and commence sabotage operations against the British assets in preparation for an anticipated national revolt in India against the Raj.The Abwehr had actively sought out Hindu and Muslim recruits for a planned strike through the Caucasus into Iran, India and Afghanistan.The 100-man unit, derived from what came to be known as the Indian Legion, was trained by the German Army's special forces, the Brandenburgers.