LIFE OF AN ARMY MAN

INTRODUCTION
Land based branch and largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. Largest Standing Volunteer
Army- 1,129,900 active personnel and 960,000 reserve personnel. Inherited most of the infrastructure
of the British Indian army. Primary Mission:- Ensure national security and defense of the Nation from
external aggression and threats. Maintain peace and security within its borders. Humanitarian rescue
operations during natural calamities and other disturbances. Headed by Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
PREVIEWORGANISATION & ROLEHISTORYINDIAN
LIFEJOINING THE INDIAN ARMY

ARMY

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BUILDINGARMY

ORGANISATION & ROLE

ORGANISATION TRAINING COMMAND ARMY HQ (SHIMLA) (NEW DELHI) WESTERN
NORTHERN EASTERN SW SOUTHERN CENTRAL COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND
COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND (CHANDI(UDHAMPUR) (KOLKATTA) (JAIPUR) (PUNE)
(LUCKNOW) MANDIR) 3 2-3 CORPS 3 DIVISIONS 3 BRIGADES BATTALLIONS
ARMY RANKS
COMBAT ARMSARMOURED CORPS (FOOT) INFANTRY MECHANISED INFANTRY
COMBAT SUPPORT ARMSCORPS OF ARTILLERY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CORPS OF
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LOGISTICS SUPPORT SERVICESARMY SERVICE CORPS ARMY ORD CORPSARMY MEDICAL
CORPS CORPS OF EME
MEDALS AND AWRDS
Indian honours and awards can be divided into two categories (a) Gallantry awards. . (a) Those for
gallantry in the face of the enemy.(b) Those for gallantry other than in the face of the enemy. (b) Nongallantry awards.
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Safeguard the territorial integrity of the nation against external aggression. Due to the countrys long
borders encompassing different geographical and climatic conditions such as desert terrain on the
west, snow-covered mountains in the north and thick rain fed mountainous jungles in the east, the
Army has to constantly prepare itself for diverse challenges.
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In addition, the Army is often required to assist the civil administration during internal security
disturbances and in the maintenance of law and order, in organising relief operations during natural
calamities like floods, earthquakes and cyclones and in the maintenance of essential services.
Demands on the Army have increased manifold due to continuous deployment of its forces in intense
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counter insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir and the North East parts of the country. To
achieve these objectives, the Army has to be constantly modernised, suitably structured, equipped
and trained
HISTORY
OVERVIEW Evolved from British Indian Army. Immediately after independence- fought first Indo Pak
War and Liberation of Hyderabad in 1947-48. Liberated Goa in 1961. Fought Sino- Indian War of
1962. Fought three subsequent wars with Pakistan 1962, 1965 and 1971. Other major operations
undertaken by the Indian Army include Operation Vijay (Kargil War), Operation Parakram (Mobilisation
post parliament attack).Indian Army also has been an active participant in United Nations
peacekeeping missions.
FIRST INDO-PAK (1947-48) Invasion of Kashmir by Pakistan Army. Fought immediately after
independence after Maharaja Hari Singh acceded with India. Indian troops airlifted to Srinagar on 15
Oct 47. Intense war waged across the state and former comrades found themselves fighting each
other. War ended with UN sponsored Ceasefire in 1948
LIBERATION OF HYDERABAD (1948) After partition of India, Nizam, of Hyderabad refused to
accede his state to the Union of India. Indian Troops ordered to secure the State on 12 September
1948 by then deputy-Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel . Hyderabad secured after 5 days of
fighting by Indian Army troops , backed by squadron of Hawker Tempest aircraft of the Indian Air
Force. Five infantry battalions and one armoured squadron of the Indian Army were engaged in the
operation. State of Hyderabad proclaimed as a part of the Union of India on 17 Sep 48
LIBERATION OF GOA (1961) Portugal refused to relinquish control of its Indian colonies of Goa,
Daman and Diu after Indep. Repeated attempts by India to negotiate with Portugal for return of its
territory spurned by Portuguese prime minister and dictator, Antonio de Oliveira Salazar. Indian Army
launched on 12 December 1961 to evict the Portuguese. Portuguese General Manuel Antnio
Vassalo e Silva surrendered to the Indian Army, after twenty-six hours and Goa, Daman and Diu joined
the Indian Union
SINO-INDIAN 1962 WAR War started with small-scale clashes between the Indian and Chinese
patrols all along disputed McMahon Line China launched major attack in Arunachal Pradesh on 12
October 1962. War caused by dispute over Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh both claimed China
& India. Although Indian Army fought valiantly it suffered some reverses because of lack of adequate
weapons, ammunition and equipment. War ended with China making a unilateral withdrawal of its
troops in November 1962.
INDO PAK 1965 WAR Second war with Pakistan over Kashmir. Initiated by Pakistani President Ayub
Khan by launching Operation Gibraltar in August 1965 by large scale infiltration into India In retaliation,
the Indias Army launched a major offensive throughout its border with Pakistan, with Lahore as its
prime target Major battles with Pakistan fought in Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. War ended with
Cease Fire Agreement at Tashkent.

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INDO PAK 1971 WAR War caused by independence movement in East Pakistan, brutal suppression
by Pakistan Army resulting in massive influx of refugees into Indian states of WB/ Assam in 1971. In
early 1971, India declared its full-support for the Bengali rebels, known as Mukti Bahini. War started
on 03 Dec 71 with pre-emptive bombing by Pak AF. India launched major offensive in the East with
three Corps in East Pakistan while remaining on Strategic Defensive in the West. War ended with
Surrender of Pakistan Army and birth of Bangladesh on 16 Dec 1971 and capture of 90,000 prisoners.
INDO PAK KARGIL WAR (OP VIJAY) Conflict started in mid-1999 by Pakistani paramilitary forces
and Kashmiri insurgents who captured deserted, but strategic, Himalayan heights in the Kargil district
of India. Indian Army launched attacks to re-capture thee posts fighting some major battles in Kargil,
Batalik and Dras. Fighting came on 26 Jul 1991 after Indian Army re-captured all heights and
Pakistan Army was forced to withdraw, partly under US pressure.
ROLE OF INDIAN ARMY IN NATION BUILDING
INTERNAL SECURITY Apart from guarding the borders with China and Pakistan, Indian Army is
also deployed for internal security in a major way. Indian Armys Northern Command is deployed for
fighting Pakistan abetted proxy war in J & K, fighting Muslim fundamentalist insurgent groups
operating form save havens in Pakistan. Indian Armys Eastern Command is also deployed for
internal security in the North Eastern states of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.
DISASTER RELIEF The following attributes make the Army a potent instrument for disaster relief :-
It is suitably poised for rapid response and for mobilising self-contained, composite task forces to any
part of the country, even overseas, in conjunction with the Navy and Air Force. It is structured,
organised and managed to provide support for a full range of public relief services. The versatile
capabilities of the Army to respond to any form of disaster situation can be best exemplified by the
assistance provided during the Tsunami Disaster (2004) Kashmir Earthquake(2005) Leh cloud
burst (2010) Sikkim earthquake(2011)
UN PEACE KEEPING MISSIONS Indian Armys participation in UN peacekeeping operations spans
a period of 57 years covering 43 UN Missions, in which over ninety thousand Indian soldiers have
served in various parts of the world. Indian Army has contributed outstanding force commanders,
elite military contingents, impartial observers and dedicated staff officers. Their devotion to duty and
excellent performance has been widely acclaimed. Time and again, India has risked the lives of its
soldiers in peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations, not for any strategic gain, but in the service of
an ideal. Indias ideal was, and remains, strengthening the world body, and international peace and
security. Presently, India is ranked, as the third largest troop contributor to the UN.
JOINING THE INDIAN ARMY
ARMY AS A CAREER An officer in the Indian Army inherits glorious heritage and timeless traditions,
blended perfectly with the latest technology in the fields of management, engineering and medical
sciences. It offers a golden opportunity to be a part of the worlds finest Army and get trained not
only to be an Officer but also a Gentleman for life. The army teaches you all, moulding the officers
into leaders capable of leading from the front in any field.
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ARMY AS A CAREER Attractive pay and perks and a very good life style- social interaction, finest
clubs, golf courses, medical facilities and ample opportunities to indulge in adventure and sports, Army
has it all. In fact you are paid to lead a healthy life in a healthy environment. Facilities like subsidized
housing, free medical for self & family, canteen facilities, group insurance cover, soft loans for house
and/or vehicle and above all the feeling of belonging to a family (Army) which cares for you, are the
perks of the Army which no other organization provides.
PERMANENT COMMISSION NATIONAL DEF ACADEMY INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY PUNE
DEHRADUNENTRY- ENTRY- UPSC entrance exam after class UPSC CDS exam after XI.
Graduation. 5-day Service Selection Board interview and Medical test. SSB, Medical. TRAINING TRAINING - 1/ 1 yrs. Three years (Graduation). COMMISSION -Permanent. Move to IMA,
Dehradun.
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ENTRY. UPSC + SSB+ Medicals. Both Men & Women.
TRAINING. 49 weeks training. COMMISSION. Short Service Commission for 10 years.
OFFICERS TRAINING At the end of this ACADEMY CHENNAI period- elect for a Permanent
Commission or opt out.
WOMEN IN INDIAN ARMY COMMISSION. Short Service Commission through OTA Chennai.
EMPLOYMENT. Women Officers employed in all arms/ services less combat arms. Women officers
treated on par with male officers. Women officers of JAG/AEC have opportunity for PC.
CONCLUSION
Main Points Forces Armed forces lies under ministry of defense Divided into three services
Army , Navy, Air force President of India is the supreme commander of the Indian defence system
Army-1947 Air force-1932 Navy-1934
Indian Army is the largest military service in the India It came into being when India gained
independence About 1100000 soldiers are in active service 2142821 reserve personals It is
the 2nd largest force of the world in number of soldiers. Head Quarter-New Delhi Chief of the
army- General V.K. Singh
Commands Division Corps Brigade(3000) Battalion(900 Company(120) Platoon(32)
Section(10 personnel) Indian Army has 6 commands including a training command shimla
Western-Chandigarh Eastern-kolkata Northern-udhampur Southern-Pune Central-lucknow
South westrern-Jaipur
Infantry Education Engineering Medical Signal Transport & logistics Military
intelligence
General Lt. General Major General Brigadier Colonel Lt. colonel Major Captain
Lieutenant Field marshal Only two person have got this rank after the independence of India
Gen. Sam Maneakshaw Gen. K.M. Cariappa
In 1992 an important landmark in the history of Indian army was the induction of women in Indian
army. B.S.F. has setup a battalion of women in Punjab
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Infantry regiments Armored regiments Artillery regiments Assam riffles is the oldest regiments
of Indian Army
Defence research & development organization Bharat dynamic limited(Hyderabad) Missilesagni, prithvi, dhanush,a kash, trishul.bramos Radars- indra, rani, rashmi, rajen dra Tanks-T-54,T55,arjun,bhishm
Permanent commission Short commission Direct entry Education entry Permanent till the
time of retirement Short commission for 10-14 years
High altitude warfare school of Indian army is located at gulmarg Total defence expenditure of India
on army was- 74019.95 It was 50% of total expanditure
Gallantry awards- Those for gallantry in the face of the enemy Param Vir Chakra Maha Vir
Chakra Vir Chakra Chiefs of Staff Commendation Card Non-gallantry awards-Those for
gallantry other than in the face of the enemy Ashoka Chakra Kirti Chakra Shaurya Chakra
Thanks

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