NCC Main Subject

JD/JW
CADET’S HAND BOOK (ARMY)

SPECIALISED SUBJECT
Preface
1. National Cadet Corps (NCC), came into existence, on 15 July 1948 under an Act of Parliament.
Over the years, NCC has spread its activities and values, across the length and breadth of the country; in
schools and colleges, in almost all the districts of India. It has attracted millions of young boys and girls, to
the very ethos espoused by its motto, “unity and discipline” and molded them into disciplined and
responsible citizens of the country. NCC has attained an enviable brand value for itself, in the Young India’s
mind space.
2. National Cadet Corps (NCC), aims at character building and leadership, in all walks of life and
promotes the spirit of patriotism and National Integration amongst the youth of the country. Towards this
end, it runs a multifaceted training; varied in content, style and processes, with added emphasis on practical
training, outdoor training and training as a community.
3. With the dawn of Third Millennia, there have been rapid strides in technology, information, social
and economic fields, bringing in a paradigm shift in learning field too; NCC being no exception. A need was
felt to change with times. NCC has introduced its New Training Philosophy, catering to all the new changes
and developments, taking place in the Indian Society. It has streamlined and completely overhauled its
training philosophy, objectives, syllabus, methodology etc, thus making it in sync with times. Subjects like
National Integration, Personality Development and Life Skills, Social Service and Community Development
activities etc, have been given prominent thrust.
4. The new syllabus, has been crystallised after obtaining a detailed feedback, from all the
Directorates and the same having been brainstormed at HQ DG NCC. The syllabus has been implemented
with effect from 01 May 2019.
5. For the ease of Trainees, a summary has been given at the end of each chapter. The syllabus has
been revised, to make it cadet friendly, by removing the commonalities in subjects, of the school/college
syllabus and making it more relevant. It is hoped, that this will facilitate, better assimilation and increased
interest among the cadets.
6. The book has been the outcome, of sincere devotion and relentless effort of the Study Team
ordered by HQ DG NCC. Our sincere gratitude and compliments to them. Any suggestions are welcome
for its improvement in the future editions
7. Contents of this hard work, must form the basis of Institutional Training, with explicit commitment.
(Rajeev Chopra)
Lieutenant General
Director General
National Cadet Corps
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Acknowledgement
ADVISORY PANEL
Lieutenant General Rajeev Chopra, AVSM, DG NCC

Major General Sanjay Gupta, VSM, ADG (B) HQ DG NCC
STUDY TEAM
Brigadier SP Sinha, Group Commander, Ghaziabad (UP)

Colonel GS Dhillon , SM UP Dte
Colonel Rahul Srivastava, SM TN&P Dte
Captain (IN ) RK Saini, PHHP&C Dte
Group Captain Neeraj Amba, UP Dte
Lieutenant Colonel Narain Dass, UP Dte
Major R S Shekhawat, OTA, Kamptee
CONSULTATIVE SUPPORT TEAM
Brigadier Ajay Kumar Mahajan, Brig Trg, HQ, DG NCC

Colonel Manish Sinha, Trg Dte, HQ DG NCC
Col Vijay Kumar Trg Dte, HQ DG NCC
SECRETARIAL SUPPORT
Mr Jai Prakash, Senior Assistant

Mr Manoj Bisht, Senior Assistant
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JD / JW (ARMY) SPECIALISED SUBJECTS
BLOCK SYLLABUS
Periods
S No Subject
Second Total
First Year
Year Periods
1 Armed Forces 03 03 06
2 Map Reading 09 09 18
3 Field Craft & Battle Craft 18 09 27
4 Military History 6 10 16
5 Communication 00 03 06
Total 36 34 70
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JD/JW (ARMY) SPECIALISED SUBJECTS
INDEX
Page Number
S No Subject
From To
1 Armed Forces 01 20
2 Map Reading 21 33
3 Field Craft & Battle Craft 34 52
4 Military History 53 60
5 Communication 61 68
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INDEX
Page
S
Chapter Lesson Year Periods Number
No
From To
Armed Forces
1. AF-1 Army, Police and Central Armed Police Forces I 03 01 08

Modes of Entry into Army, Police and
2. AF-2 II 03 09 20
CAPF.
Map Reading
3. MR-1 Introduction to Map Reading I 03 21 28
Conduct of Map Reading, Google Tourist Maps and I 06

4.. MR-2 II 09 29 33
Applications
Field Craft & Battle Craft

FC &
5. Introduction to Field Craft I 03 34 35
BC-1
FC & I 03
6. Indication of landmark 36 37
BC-2 II 03
FC & I 03
7. Observation, Camouflage & Concealment 38 39
BC-3 II 03
FC & I 03
8. Use of Ground and Movement 40 44
BC-4 II 03
BC & I 03
9. Section Formations 45 47
FC-5 II 03
BC &
9. Knots, Lashing and Stretchers I 03 48 52
FC-6
Military History
11. MH-1 Biographies of Renowned Generals I 03 53 54
12. MH-2 War Heroes : Param Veer Chakra Awardees II 03 55 56
13. MH-3 Study of Battles of Indo-Pak Wars 1965, 1971, &
II 03 57 58
Kargil
14. MH-4 I 03
War Movies 59 60
II 04
Communication
15. C-1
Introduction to Communication & Latest Trends II 03 61 68
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CHAPTER 1 : ARMED FORCES : ARMY, POLICE AND CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES (CAPF)
INTRODUCTION
1. Defence Services plays a vital role in maintaining sovereignty and territorial integrity of our nation and
responsibility is with Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs. All these elements of national security
strive in achieving the assigned role and task. It is an approach towards ‘Unity and Integration’ of nation and
all cadets of NCC must understands the basic organisation of Armed Forces, Police organisations and Central
Armed Police Forces of the country.
Armed Forces
ARMY
2. Indian Army is the land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces and
The President of India is the Supreme Commander. It is headed by The Chief of Army staff (COAS), who is
a four-star general
Command Headquarters
3. Command Headquarters is commanded by an officer of the rank of ‘Lieutenant General’, who is known
as the Army Commander or General Officer Commanding – in - Chief. The whole country is divided into eight
theatre Commands who have subordinate formations under them. These are: -
Command
Command Name Headquarters
Insignia
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of
New Delhi
Defence (Army)
Central Command Lucknow
Eastern Command Kolkata
Northern Command Udhampur
Southern Command Pune
South Western Command Jaipur
Western Command Chandimandir
Army Training Command Shimla
Andaman & Nicobar Command Andaman
Strategic Force Command New Delhi
NAVY
4. Our country is covered almost from three sides with water with a coastline of approximately over 6000
Km. The sea around India has impact / effect on India’s freedom, trade, commerce, and culture. The Chief
of Naval Staff, usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the navy. The Indian Navy is the
seventh largest in the world. The primary objective of the navy is to secure the nation's maritime borders.
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Constituents of the Navy
5. As of 2018, the Indian Navy has a strength of 67,228 personnel and a large operational fleet consisting
of one aircraft carrier, one amphibious transport dock, eight landing ship tanks, 11 destroyers, 14 frigates, one
nuclear-powered attack submarine, one ballistic missile submarine, 13 conventionally-powered attack
submarines, 23 corvettes, six mine countermeasure vessels, 29 patrol vessels, four fleet tankers and various
other auxiliary vessels.
Organisation and Administration
6. Chief of Naval Staff commands Indian Navy. Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence
(Navy) is located in New Delhi. The Navy is divided into three commands: -
Command Headquarter
Western Naval Command Mumbai
Eastern Naval Command Vishakhapatnam
Southern Naval Command Kochi
AIR FORCE
Air Headquarters
7. Indian Air Force is commanded by Chief of the Air Staff. The staff of Air Headquarters consists of three
branches: -
(a) Air Staff branch.
(b) Administrative branch.
(c) Maintenance branch.
Commands
8. The Air Force is organized into seven commands which are controlled by Air HQ. Each Command is
placed under the command of an Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief. The Commands are: -
Command Headquarter
Operational commands
Central Air Command (CAC) Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Eastern Air Command (EAC) Shillong, Meghalaya
Southern Air Command (SAC) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
South Western Air Command (SWAC) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Western Air Command (WAC) New Delhi
Functional Commands
Training Command (TC) Bangalore, Karnataka
Maintenance Command (MC) Nagpur, Maharashtra
POLICE ORGANISATIONS & CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES
9. Central Armed Police Forces & Other Police Organisations

(a) Border Security Force.
(b) Central Industrial Security Force.
(c) Central Reserve Police Force.
(d) Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
(e) National Security Guards.
(f) Special Protection Group.
(g) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
(h) Assam Rifles (AR).
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10. Central Investigation and Intelligence Institutions of Police Organisations: -
(a) Central Bureau of Investigation.

(b) Indian Income-tax Department.
(c) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
(d) Central Economic Intelligence Bureau.
(e) Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence.
(f) National Investigation Agency.
(g) Narcotics Control Bureau.
(h) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD).
(j) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
11. Central Forensic Institutions of Police Organisations:-
(a) Central Forensic Science Laboratory.

(b) LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences (LNJN-NICFS).
State Police Organisations
12. Each state and union territory of India has a state police force, headed by a director general of police
ranked officer. Under the inspector general are a number of police "Ranges" composed of three to six districts,
headed by Deputy Inspectors General. District police headquarters are commanded by Superintendents of
Police (SP).
BADGES OF RANKS, HONOURS AND AWARDS IN ARMED FORCES,

POLICE AND CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES
BADGES OF RANK - ARMY
Commissioned Officers - Army
13. Commissioned Officers of

Indian Army are those who command
their troops from Platoon or equivalent
up to armies and hold Presidents
commission. Field Marshal is an
honorary rank and is given to a
General for his valuable services. The
badges of rank worn by commissioned
officers are as shown:-
Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Army
14. The second set of officers in the Army is Junior

Commissioned Officers. The soldiers who become
JCOs come up through the Non-Commissioned
Officer’s ranks. The badges of rank worn by the JCOs
are as shown:-
Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Army
15. The third set of officers is the Non-Commissioned

Officers (NCOs). These ranks are given to jawans according to
their merit and seniority. The badges of ranks for NCOs are as
shown:-
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BADGES OF RANK- NAVY
Commissioned Officers Navy
16. Admiral of the Fleet is an

honorary rank given to an Admiral for
his invaluable services and will
continue to serve the rest of his term
with the honorary rank. This rank has
not been used in the Indian Navy. The
badges of rank worn by Naval Officers
are: -
Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Navy
17. The badges of rank worn by Junior

Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Navy are as shown:-.
Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Navy
18. The badges of rank worn by the NCOs are

as shown:-
PETTY OFFICER LEADING LEADING

SEAMAN SEAMAN-II
BADGES OF RANK- AIR FORCE
Commissioned Officers Air Force
19. Marshall of the Air Force is an

honorary rank given to an Air Chief
Marshall for his invaluable services. In
recognition of his services the
Government of India gave the rank of
Marshall of the Air Force to Arjan Singh
in January 2002 making him the first and
the only “Five Star” rank officer with the
Indian Air Force. The badges of rank
worn by officers are as shown:-
Junior Commissioned Officers

(JCOs) Air Force
20. The badges of rank worn by

these Officers are as shown:-
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Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Air Force
21. The badges of rank worn by these NCOs

are as shown:-
BADGES OF RANK- POLICE & CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES
22. The badges of ranks worn by CAPF &

Police are as shown:-
HONOURS AND AWARDS
23. Honours and awards awarded are divided into following categories: -
(a) Gallantry Awards of Armed forces.

(b) Padma Awards.
(c) President's Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service.
(d) President’s Police Medal (PM) for Meritorious Service.
(e) Distinguished Service Awards of Armed Forces.
(f) Governor’s Police Medals for Gallantry & Distinguished Service.
(g) Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation.
(h) Antrik Suraksha Seva Medal.
(j) Police Special Duty Medal.
(k) Parakram Padak.
(l) Kabir Puraskar
(m) Communal Harmony Awards
(n) Fire Service Medals
(o) Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals.
24. Gallantry Awards in the Face of Enemy (War Time).
(a) Param Vir Chakra.

(b) Maha Vir Chakra.
(c) Vir Chakra.
(d) Sena Medal / Nau Sena Medal / Vayu Sena Medal.
(e) Mention in Dispatch.
(f) Chief of Staff Commendation Card.
25. Gallantry Awards Other than in the Face of Enemy (Peace Time).
(a) Ashoka Chakra.

(b) Kirti Chakra.
(c) Shaurya Chakra.
(d) President's Police Medal (PPM) for Gallantry.
(e) President's Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service.
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26. Non-Gallantry Awards /Distinguished Service Awards.
(a) Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal.

(b) Param Vishisht Seva Medal.
(c) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal.
(d) Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
(e) Yuddh Seva Medal.
(f) Vishisht Seva Medal.
ROLE OF ARMY, POLICE & CAPF
Command and Control
27. The Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defense (Army) functions under the Ministry of Defence
and is located at New Delhi. Command HQs have field formations and static formations under them.
Field Formations
28. These are the field forces for the battle, grouped into following three categories:-
(a) Corps.
(b) Divisions.
(c) Brigades.
Static Formations
29. Area Headquarters, Sub Area Headquarters and Station Headquarters are commanded by an officer
of the rank of Lieutenant General, Major General and Brigadier respectively. These formations are extended
all over the country and look after the infrastructural assets, lines of communication logistics, administration
and all civil-military matters.
FIGHTING ARMS, ROLE
30. Armoured Corps. To destroy the enemy by relentless mobile and offensive action in both
offensive as well as defensive operations.
31. Infantry. Infantry is the main combat arm, best arm suited for close battle. Its role is to close in
with the enemy and destroy him or capture his territory. In Defence, they hold the ground against all types of
attack. They also take part in counter insurgency and counter terrorist operations. Infantry also provides
assistance in aid to civil authorities when called for.
32. Mechanised Infantry. It is infantry with more mobility and fire power. Mechanized Infantry operates
in armoured personnel carrier (APC) which has enough protection against small arms fire. They operate along
with Armour in battle field. Equipments used are BMP- I and II.
SUPPORTING ARMS, ROLE
33. Artillery. The role of Artillery is to provide such fire power in the battle area that enemy neither
interferes with our operations, nor develops his own effectively.
34. Army Air Defence. Army Air Defence is equipped with air defence guns and Short and Medium
range surface to air missile systems. Along with Air force it provides air defence to mobile forces, Vulnerable
Areas and Vulnerable Points.
35. Army Aviation Corps. The role of Army Aviation corps is to carry out recce and observation and also
to provide commanders and staff, rapid means of communication for liaison visits and reconnaissance. It is
ideally suited for evacuation of battle casualties.
36. Corps of Engineers. It is one of the oldest supporting arms of the Indian army. The role of
Engineers in War is to provide support for offensive and defensive operations in mine warfare, bridging,
demolition, constructions of field fortifications and operational roads/tracks.
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37. Corps of Signals. They are the communicators of Indian Army and provide Radio, Radio Relay,
data and line communication and establish Signal Centres during war and peace. It also monitors enemy’s
communication systems.
38. Intelligence Corps. The main task of Intelligence Corps is to gather intelligence of the enemy and
prevent the leakage of own information to the enemy.
SUPPORTING SERVICES
39. The following are Supporting Services, as they provide logistical support to fighting & Supporting
Arms:-
(a) Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

(b) Army Service Corps
(c) Army Medical Corps
(d) Army Dental Corps
(e) Military Nursing Service
(f) Army Ordinance Corps
(g) Remount and Veterinary Corps
(h) Military Farms
(i) Corps of Military Police
(j) Judge Advocate General Branch
(k) Military Engineering Services
(l) Border Roads Organisation
(m) Army Pioneer Corps
ROLE OF CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES & POLICE
Central Armed Police Forces & Other Police Agencies
40. Assam Rifles (AR). Assam Rifles (AR) is the oldest paramilitary force in India whose primary role
is to protect part of India’s North eastern borders and also the internal security also. It also maintained law
and order in the tribal areas.
41. Border Security Force. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) is responsible for policing
India's land borders during peacetime and preventing trans-border crimes along Pakistan and Bangladesh.
42. Central Industrial Security Force. The primary task of CISF is providing industrial security. The
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) guards industrial installations around the country owned by the Central
government as well as securing seaports and airports. The CISF also provides security to certain NGOs.
They provide security for atomic power plants, space installations, mines, oil fields and refineries, major ports,
heavy engineering plants, steel plants, barrages, fertilizer units, airports, hydroelectric/thermal power plants
and other installations partially or wholly run by the government.
43. Central Reserve Police Force. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is one of the
largest Central Police organizations in the world. Its main objective is to assist and help states and union
territories' law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order and to contain insurgency
44. Indo-Tibetan Border Police. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is responsible for security
along the Indo-Tibetan Border.
45. National Security Guards. It is India's premier counter-terror outfit and is typically deployed in
situations that would be beyond the capabilities of regular police units. An NSG team with a dedicated
transport aircraft is always stationed at Palam airport in New Delhi, ready to deploy in 30 minutes. The NSG
has also been increasingly tasked with the protection of VIPs.
46. Special Protection Group. The Special Protection Group (SPG) is the executive protection
agency of the Government of India. It provides the security 24 by 7 all over India to Prime Minister including
ex-prime Ministers and their Family Members at any location across India.
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47. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). The Sashastra Seema Bal, formed in the year 1963, deployed at the
Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders. The SSB personnel are trained in the fields of law and order, military
tactics, jungle warfare, counter-insurgency, and internal security.
48. Other Central investigation and intelligence agencies are as under: -

(a) Central Bureau of Investigation.
(b) Indian Income-tax Department.
(c) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
(d) Central Economic Intelligence Bureau.
(e) Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence.
(f) National Investigation Agency.
(g) Narcotics Control Bureau.
(h) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD).
(i) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
(j) Central Forensic Science Laboratory.
(k) National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences.
CONCLUSION
49. The organisation of the Armed Forces, Police organisation and Central Armed Police Forces is
structured in a manner to facilitate coordination of the functioning of all the services with the nucleus being the
Headquarters and formations. As NCC cadets and responsible youth it is essential to understand these
organisations, which play major role in national security, development as well as in nation building.
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CHAPTER 2 : MODES OF ENTRY TO ARMY, CAPF AND POLICE
Introduction
1. The Indian Army’s primary mission is to ensure the national security and defence of the Republic of
India from external threats and maintaining peace and security. It also provides aid to civil authorities in
maintaining essential services. It is important for NCC cadets to understands how to join services and police
organisations.
ARMY
2. The Army offers both Permanent and Short Service Commission. Permanent Commission (PC) is
granted through the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun and Short Service Commission (SSC) is granted
through Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai:-
(a) Permanent Commission.
(i) NDA / AFMC - after 10+2 (Through UPSC).

(ii) Direct Entry (Through UPSC).
(iii) Engineering Graduates – TGC.
(iv) University Entry Scheme.
(v) Technical Entry Scheme 10 +2.
(vi) Army Cadet College Wing, after 10+2.
(vii) SCO / PCSL Entry from Regular Army.
(b) Short Service Commission.
(i) Non-Tech (Both Men & Women).

(ii) Tech (Both Men & Women).
(iii) NCC Special Entry (Both Men & Women).
(iv) Law Graduates (Both Men & Women).
Note. Details of eligibility criteria, duration and venue of training and other information is freely available
through newspapers or may be obtained from www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
ENTRY SCHEMES OFFICERS (MEN AND WOMEN)
3. National Defence Academy (NDA).
Vacancies Per Course 320 (Twice a year)

Army – 208, Air Force – 70, Navy - 42
Notification Published in Jun and Dec, Notified by UPSC
Employment News and
leading Daily news Paper
Eligibility Criteria
Age 16 ½ to 19½ yrs as on first day of the month in which course is due to
commence
Qualification 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education of Equivalent for Army and with
Physics and Maths for AF/Navy
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the Notfication in
the months of Jun and Dec.
Likely SSB Date Sep to Oct for Jan Course and Jan to Apr for Jul Course
Date Commencement of Jan and Jul
Training
Training Academy NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune
Duration of Training 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yr at IMA
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4. 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES).

Notification Published in Notified by DG Rtg AG’s branch IHQ of MOD(Army) in May/Jun &
Employment News and leading Oct/Nov
Daily news Paper
Age 16 ½ to 19½ yrs as on first day of the month in which course is due
to commence
Qualification 10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to
apply)
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Aug to Oct and Feb to Apr
Date Commencement of Training Jan and Jul
Training Academy OTA Gaya
Duration of Training 5 Yrs (1 Yr OTA GAYA & 4 Yrs CTWS) Permanent Commission
after 4 Yrs.
Phase-I- 01 Year Pre-commissioning Training at OTA Gaya & 03
Years at CME Pune/MCTE Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad
Phase-II- 01 Year Post commission training at CME Pune/MCTE
Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad
5. Indian Military Academy Direct (IMA).
Vacancies Per Course 200 (Twice a year).

Notification Published in Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Jul and Nov
Employment News and leading
Daily news Paper
Age 19 to 24 years
Qualification Graduation from Recognised University.
How to Apply Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the Notfication
in the months of Jul and Nov.
Likely SSB Date Aug / Sep and Feb / Mar
Training Academy IMA, Dehradun
Duration of Training 1 ½ Years
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6. Officers Training Academy (Non-Technical Men).

Notification Published in Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Jul and Nov
Daily news Paper
Age 19 to 25 yrs
Qualification Graduation from Recognised University.
How to Apply Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the Notfication in
the months of Jul and Nov.
Likely SSB Date Nov / Dec and May / Jun
Date Commencement of Training Oct and Apr
Training Academy OTA Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks
7. Judge Advocate General (JAG) Men.
Vacancies Per Course 10(As Notified)(Twice a year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jul/Aug
Employment News and leading and Jan/Feb
Daily news Paper
Age 21 to 27 years
Qualification Graduate with LLB with 55% marks. Eligible for Registration with Bar
Council of India / State.
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jul / Aug
Date Commencement of Apr and Oct
Training
Training Academy OTA, Chennai
8. NCC (Spl) Entry Men.
Vacancies Per Course 50 (Twice a Year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun and
Employment News and leading Dec
Daily news Paper
Age 19 to 25 years
Qualification Graduate with 50% Aggregate marks, Two Years’ service in NCC
Senior Div Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam.
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How to Apply Apply offline as Notified in the Notification through NCC Dte
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jun / July
Date Commencement of Apr and Oct
Training
9. University Entry Scheme (UES).
Vacancies Per Course 60 (As Notified) (Once a Year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun/Jul
Daily news Paper
Age 18 to 24 years
Qualification Pre Final year students of Notified Engineering Streams
Likely SSB Date Nov to Feb
Date Commencement of Jul
Training
Duration of Training One Year
10. Technical Graduate Course (TGC) Engineers.
Vacancies Per Course 60 (As Notified) (Twice a Year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Mar/Apr and
Employment News and leading Sep/Oct.
Daily news Paper
Age 20 to 27 years
Qualification BE / B Tech in notified streams of Engineering
Likely SSB Date Mar / Apr and Sep / Oct
Date Commencement of Jan and Jul
Training
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11. Short Service Commission Tech (Men).
Vacancies Per Course 100 (As Notified) (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Employment Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun
News and leading Daily news Paper / Jul and Dec/Jan
Age between 20 to 27 years

Qualification Engineering Degree in notified stream
Likely SSB Date Dec-Jan and Jun-Jul
Date Commencement of Training Apr and Oct
12. Army Education Corps (AEC) Men.
Vacancies Per Course 20 (As Notified) (Twice a Year)

Notification Published in Employment Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in
News and leading Daily news Paper Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct
Age 23 to 27 years
Qualification MA / MSc in 1st or 2nd division in notified subjects from
recognised university.
Marital Status Married and Un Married
Likely SSB Date Mar / Apr and Sep / Oct
13. Army Cadet College (ACC).
Vacancies Per Course 75 (Twice in a Year)

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by MP Directorate / AGs Br through Units in Mar and
Notification Aug
Age 20 to 27 years , minimum service of two years one can apply

Qualification 10+2 Pattern Class with 12th pass or Equivalent. Should
have qualified ACC written test
Marital Status Unmarried / Married
Likely Date of SSB Sep to Nov for Jan Course Mar to May for Jul Course
Training Academy ACC Wing at IMA, Dehradun
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Duration of Training Four Years (Three Years in ACC Wing & One Year at IMA)
14. Permanent Commission (PC SL).
Vacancies Per Course 100 (Once in a Year)

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by MP Dte / AGs Br through Units in Apr and Jul
Notification
Age Maximum age 42 years, 45 years for Engineers & 45 years

for IOB Minimum service 10 years
Qualification Matric & Above
Marital Status Unmarried / Married Serving JCOs / NCOs excluding
Sepoys
Likely Date of SSB Sep and Oct for Jul Course
Training Academy AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & IMA, Dehradun
Duration of Training Eight Weeks at AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & Four
Weeks at IMA
15. Special Commissioned Officer (SCO).
Vacancies Per Course 100 (Twice in a Year)

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by MP Directorate / AGs Br through Units in Apr
Notification and Jul
Age Between 30 to 35 years. minimum service of five years can

apply
Qualification Matric with One Year Diploma or above
Likely Date of SSB Jul/Aug for Jan Course & Nov/Dec for Jul Course
Training Academy OTA, Gaya
Duration of Training Eight Weeks at AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & One
Year at OTA, Gaya
16. Territorial Army (TA).
Vacancies Per Course Notified by Line Directorate (Twice in a Year)

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by TA Directorate
Notification
Age 18 to 42 years
Qualification Graduate from a recognised university
Likely Date of SSB Aug / Sep & May / Jun
Training Recruit Training. 30 days under TA Battalion.
Annual Training Camp. Two calendar month in each
training year.
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Post Commission Training. Three month in IMA within

two years of commissioning.
17. Remount & Veterinary Corps (RVC).
Vacancies Per Course Notified by Line Directorate

Tentative Month of Publication of Notification Nov / Dec , Notified by RVC
Directorate
Age 21- 32 years

Qualification BVSc & AH
Likely Date of SSB Sep / Oct
Training Academy RVC, Meerut
Duration of Training Three months
18. Army Medical Corps (Non-Technical).

Tentative Month of Publication of Notification Notified by AMC Directorate
Age Max 42 years

Qualification Minimum Matric
Likely Date of SSB Nov / Dec
Training Academy AMC Centre & College.
Duration of Training Three months
19. Army Postal Service (APS).

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by APS Directorate
Notification
Age Max 45 years

Qualification Minimum Matric
Likely Date of SSB Sep /Oct
WOMEN ENTRY SCHEMES
20. Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) Women.

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Notification Published in Employment News Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in July and
and leading Daily news Paper Nov
Age 19 to 25 years
Qualification Graduation from Recognized University.
How to Apply Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in
the Notfication in the months of Jul and Nov.
Likely SSB Date Jun / July and Nov / Dec
Date Commencement of Training Oct and Apr
21. NCC Special Entry Scheme (Women).
Vacancies Per Course Four (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun and
Employment News and leading Dec
Daily news Paper
Age 19 to 25 years
Qualification Graduate with 50% Aggregate marks, Two Years service in NCC
Senior Div Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam.
How to Apply Apply online as Notified in the Notification through NCC Dte.
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jun / July
22. Short Service Commission for Women (SSCW) JAG.
Vacancies Per Course Four (As Notified) (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Employment Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in
News and leading Daily news Paper Jul/Aug and Jan/Feb.
Age 21 to 27 years
Qualification Graduate with LLB with 55% marks. Eligible for Registration
with Bar Council of India / State.
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jun / Jul
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23. Short Service Commission (Technical) Women.
Vacancies Per Course 20 (As Notified) (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Employment Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun
News and leading Daily news Paper / Jul and Dec/Jan
Age 20 to 27 years
Qualification Engineering Degree in notified stream.
Likely SSB Date Dec-Jan and Jun-July.

Date Commencement of Training Apr & Oct
JCOS & OTHER RANKS
24. Educational Qualification and Age Criteria.
Ser. No Category Education Age
(1) Soldier (General Cl 10th /Matric pass with Min 45% mks in aggregate and 17 ½ - 21
Duty) (All Arms) Min 33% in each subject. Yrs
(2) Soldier Technical (a) Sol Tech 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science 17 ½ - 23
(Technical Arms, with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with min 50% Yrs
Artillery, Army Air marks in aggregate and min 40% marks in each subject.
Defence) (b)Sol Tech (Aviation & Ammunition
Examiner)10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with
Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with min 50%
marks in aggregate and min 40% marks in each subject.
(3) Soldier Clerk / Store 10+2/Intermediate Examination Pass in any stream (Arts, 17 ½ - 23
Keeper Technical Commerce, Science) with min 60% marks in aggregate Yrs
(All Arms) and min 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English
and Maths/Accounts/Book keeping in Class 12th is
mandatory.
(4) Soldier Nursing 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, 17 ½ - 23
Assistant (Army Chemistry, Biology and English with min 50% marks in Yrs
Medical Corps) aggregate and min 40% in each subject.
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(5) Sepoy Pharma 10+2 or equivalent exam passed with Physics, Chemistry, 19 - 25 Yrs
(Army Medical Biology and English, qualified in D Pharma with minimum
Corps) 55% marks in aggregate and registered with State
Pharmacy Council/Pharmacy Council of India. Individual
qualified in B Pharma with minimum 50% marks and
registered with State Pharmacy Council/Pharmacy Council
of India will also be eligible.
(6) Soldier Nursing 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, 17 ½ - 23
Assistant Veterinary Chemistry, Biology and English with min 50% marks in Yrs
(Remount Veterinary aggregate and min 40% in each subject.
Corps)
(7) Soldier Tradesmen i) 10th Simple Pass. 17 ½ - 23
(All Arms except ii) No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have Yrs
Syce, Mess Keeper scored min 33% in each subject.
and House Keeper )
(8) Soldier Tradesmen i) 8th Simple Pass. 17 ½ - 23
(Syce, Mess Keeper ii) No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have Yrs
and House Keeper) scored min 33% in each subject.
(9) Survey Automated BA/BSc with Maths. Must have also passed 20-25 Yrs
Cartographer 12thclass(10+2) or equivalent with Maths and Science as
(Engineers) main subjects.
(10) Junior As per the Notification. 25-34 Yrs
Commissioned
Officer Religious
Teacher (All Arms)
(11) Junior Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. 21-27 Yrs
Commissioned
Officer Catering
(Army Service
Corps)
(12) Havildar Education Group X - MA / MSc / MCA or BA / BSc / BCA / BSc (IT) 20-25 Yrs
(Army Education with B Ed Group Y - BSc/BA/BCA/B Sc (IT) (w/o B Ed.)
Corps)
(13) Soldier (General Minimum education qualification is Matric /10th/SSLC or 17 ½ - 21
Duty) Women equivalent with 45% marks in aggregate and minimum Yrs
Military police 33% marks in each subject studied at matric/10th/SSLC #
level, without mentioning any specific subjects.
(Note: # Upper Age limit will be relaxable upto 30 yrs of
age (as on date of joining training) in respect of widows of
Defence personnel who have died in harness.)
POLICE ORGANISATIONS AND OTHER CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES
Entry into Police Services as an Officer
25. There are two ways of getting into Indian Police Services: -
(a) Passing All India Civil Services Examination conducted by All India UPSC Civil Services
Examinations.
(b) Promotions from State Cadre Police Services.
26. Central Armed Police Forces Officer Cadre and Personnel. The Central Armed Police Forces
have their own officers and personnel to these forces are recruited directly as well as obtained from respective
departments. Recruitment is conducted mainly in three modes.
(a) Gazetted Officers.
(b) Subordinate Officers.
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(c) Constables.
27. Assistant Commandant. Out of total vacancies of Assistant Commandants in CAPF, 50% are
filled by Direct Recruitment (including 10% from SSCO), 33% by promotion from Inspector to AC & 17% by
limited Departmental Competitive examination be conducted by CAPFs.
28. Eligibility Criteria for Entries into Police & CAPF.
Enrolment
Rank Age Educational Qualification Relaxation Physical Standards
Criteria
33% of SI Relaxable by
(GD) are Relaxable Height -170 5 cms for
filled by for Cms candidates
Direct SC/ST/OBC from Hill
recruitment in areas
20 to (Including accordance Chest - 80- 77-82 cms for
Degree of a recognized
Inspector 25 10% from with the 85 Cms STs
University or equivalent
years ESM), 50% instructions
by issued by
promotion, the Govt Weight -
17% by from time to Proportionate -do-
limited time. to height
Departmental
Relaxable Height Gen-
Matric with 3-year Diploma for 170 Cms Tribal/Adivasi-
in Radio and TV technology SC/ST/OBC 162.5 Cms
Assistant / Electronics / Tele- in
Sub 18 to Communications / Computer accordance Chest - 80- 77-82Cms for
Inspector 25 / Electrical / Mechanical / with the 85 Cms STs
Radio years Engineering / Domestic instructions
Mechanic appliance from an Institution issued by Weight -
recognized by State/Central the Govt Proportionate -do-
Government or 10+2 from time to to height
time.
Relaxable Relaxable by
for Height -170 5 Cms for
Matric or equivalent plus two
SC/ST/OBC Cms candidates
years ITI certificate in Radio
in from Hill
and TV/ Electronics or
Head 18 to accordance areas
Intermediate or 10+2 or
Constable 23 with the Chest - 80- 77-82Cms for
equivalent with Physics,
(Operator) years instructions 85 Cms STs
Chemistry and Mathematics
issued by
from a recognized Board of Weight -
the Govt
Education Proportionate -do-
from time to
time. to height
for Height -170 5 Cms for
Matric or equivalent plus two Cms candidates
SC/ST/OBC
years ITI certificate in from Hill
in
engine/fitter/Diesel areas
Head 18 to accordance
Mechanic/Automobile/Motor
Constable 23 with the Chest - 80- 77-82Cms for
Mechanic from an Institution
(Fitter) years instructions 85 Cms STs
recognized by State/Central
issued by
Government or equivalent or Weight -
the Govt
10+2 Proportionate -do-
from time to
time. to height
Height (cms)
for 5 Cms for
Male -170
18 to SC/ST/OBC candidates
Matriculation/10th / 12th class Female – 157
Constable 23 in from Hill
pass areas
years accordance
with the Chest - 80- 77-82Cms for
instructions 85 Cms STs
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issued by
Weight -
the Govt
Proportionate -do-
from time to
to height
time.
29. The aspirants seeking employment into the Police & CAPF must go through their respective websites
of Police & CAPF to ascertain the latest enrolment conditions which are notified from time to time.
CONCLUSION
30. A candidate if desirous to join, mandatorily has to register individual online after entering his criteria.
As and when the vacancies are allotted by UPSC, Central Staff Selection Commission, State Public Service
commission or any other Government agencies, intimation to individual is given via Email or in website.
SUMMARY
31. The Indian Army has seven Commands ie. Northern, Western, Central, Southern, South Western,
Eastern and Training Command.
32. The Navy is organised into three Commands i.e Western Naval Command, Eastern Naval Command
and Southern Naval Command.
33. The Air Force is organized into seven commands i.e Western Air Command, Central Air Command,
Eastern Air Command, South Western Air Command, Southern Air Command. Training Command and
Maintenance Command.
34. The Combat Commands of Indian Army comprises Corps, Division and Brigades. These are
commanded by an Officer of the rank of Lieutenant General, Major General and Brigadier respectively.
35. There are three major categories of army based on their role:-
(a) Fighting arms - Armour, Infantry and Meachanised Infantry.

(b) Supporting Arms- Artillery, Engineers, Army Aviation, Army Air Defence and Signals.
(c) Supporting Services – Army Service Corps, Army Medical Corps, Army Ordnance Corps,
Corps of Electronic and Mechanical Engineers etc.
36. Field Marshal is an honorary rank given to a General for his invaluable services rendered to our
country.
37. Admiral of the Fleet is an honorary rank given to an admiral for his invaluable services and will continue
to serve the rest of his term with the honorary rank.
38. Marshal of the Air Force is an honorary rank given to an Air Chief Marshal for his invaluable services.
39. Indian Armed Forces render honours and awards to the personnel excelling during peace and war.
40. Entry into Police Services as an Officer.
(a) Passing All India Civil Services Examination conducted by All India UPSC Civil Services
Examinations.
(b) Promotions from State Cadre Police Services.
41. The other Police organizations Central Investigation and Intelligence Agencies are also function.
42. Central Armed Police Forces Cadre and Personnel.
(a) Gazetted Officers.

(b) Subordinate Officers.
(c) Constables.
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CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION TO MAP READING
MAPS, CONVENTIONAL SIGNS, SCALE AND GRID SYSTEMS
Definition of Map
1. A map represents selected natural and manmade features of the whole or part of the earth's surface
on a sheet of paper. It has a definite scale and correct relative geographical positions and elevations.
Symbols, colour differences and contours on map help to show the physical features i.e. mountains, valleys
and plains. Maps show important natural and cultural features such as relief, vegetation, water bodies,
cultivated land, settlements, and transportation networks, etc. These maps are prepared and published by
the National Mapping Organisation of each country. The science of making maps is called as Cartography.
For example, the Survey of India prepares the topographical maps in India for the entire country. A map,
however, has one major limitation that it cannot show everything that exists on the ground.
Conventional Signs
2. Conventional signs are symbols used to represent certain artificial or natural features/objects on the
map. Some common types of conventional signs are listed as follows in Figure - 1
(a) Roads-metalled with Km-stone.
(b) Roads-unmetalled with Km-stone.
(c) Cart track, camel track, mule path.
(d) Footpath, road in bed of stream, Level crossing.
(e) Bridges with pier sand without, Causeway, Ford.
(f) Stream-Approx water course, canal River banks,

shelving, steep 10 to 20 feet,, over 20 feet.
(g) River beds-dry, with stream, With island and rocks.
(h) Tidal river-shoal-submerged rocks.
(i) Wells-lined and unlined, spring, Tanks- perennial

and dry.
(j) Kaeaz - in, flow and dry, swamp, Reeds.
(k) Embankments, road or rail, tank cutting tunnel.
(l) Broken ground, camping ground, Vineontrellis.
(m) Railways, broad gauge, Double, Single (Station),

under construction.
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(n) Railways other Gauges, double, Single (milestone)

and under Construction.
(o) Light railway or tramway, Telegraphline.
(p) Circuit house, Dak, Travellers, Bungalow, Rest

House.
(q) Inspection bungalow, Police station, Buddhist

Kyaung.
(r) Post office, telegraph office, Combined office.
(s) Forest-reserved, state and protected.
(t) Spaced names, Administrative, Locality, tribal.
(u) Villages: open, walled, ruined, Deserted antiquities.
(v) Huts, permanent and temporary, Fort, Tower

chhatvi.
(w) Church, Mosque, Temple, Pagoda, Idgah, tomb.
(x) Dams, masonry and Earthwork-work.
(y) Grass high and low cane, Bamboo plantation.
(z) Palms, Areca, palmyra, Other conifer, other trees,

scrub.
(aa) Contours, Form lines, Rocky slopes.
(ab) Cliffs-sand features.
(ac) Moraine, Glacier, Screen.
(ad) Boundary demarcated; International.
(ae) Boundary demarcated; Province or state.
(af) Boundary un-demarcated; International, province or

state.
(ag) Boundary; district or Tribal.

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(ah) Boundary; Sub Divisional, Tehsil, Taluka or

township forest.
(aj) Boundary pillars, surveyed, not found.
(ak) Graves, oil wells, Mine-Battle field with year.
(al) Heights triangulated, Bench Mark.

- 200, BM200
SCALES AND GRID SYSTEMS
Definition
3. Scale is the proportion which the distances

between the two points on the map that relates to the
distance between two points on the ground. Everything
on the map must be reduced and the extent to which the
size is reduced makes the scale of the map.
Methods of Expressing a Scale
4. There are two methods of expressing a scale:-
(a) In Words. 1 inch to 1 mile, it means that 1 inch on the map represents 1 mile on the
ground.
(b) As a Representative Fraction (RF). This is the scale expressed in the form of a fraction.
If the scale of a map is given as 1/100000 this means that one unit of the map represents 100000 of
the same unit on the ground. It could mean that one centimetre on the map represents 100000 cm on
the ground.
Scale Line
5. Below the scale is the scale line by means of

which distance on the map can be measured. In this scale
2 cm on map is equal to 1 km on ground. An example of
the scale line for a scale “2 cm to 1 km” is as shown.
Definition of Grid and Grid Lines
6. The ‘Grid’ is a systematic pattern on Earth by laying a vertical and horizontal grid over the Earth's
layout. The vertical lines are called the longitude and the horizontal lines are known as the latitude.
Combinations of these lines are known as Grid Lines.
Purpose
7. The purpose of Grid Lines is to make possible giving and reading Grid References and to facilitate
measurement of bearings.
Method of Grid Reference
8. In giving a Grid Reference following rules should be remembered:-

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(a) A reference must always contain an even

number of figures, normally it contains six figures.
(b) EASTING lines are the black colour
vertical lines.
(c) NORTHING lines are the black colour
horizontal lines.
(d) Always count along the EASTING lines
first from the WEST to EAST and then NORTHING
from SOUTH to NORTH.
(e) Grid References are of different types viz.
Four Figure, Six Figure, Eight Figure and Ten
Figure.
(f) Mostly Six Figure Grid Reference is used.
(g) For six figure Grid Reference the third and
the Sixth figure represent the divisions of 1000
meters square to the nearest 10th part, so they have to be estimated and for these figures a slight
latitude is allowed.
(h) If a general Grid Reference is to be given or there is only one such object in one square e.g.
bridge, temple, road junction then its identity and four figure grid reference would suffice.
9. Example
(a) As we already said when giving a four figured grid

reference, always give the Easting number first and the
northings number second. In the diagram, the number 4 is in
square 28 across (on the horizontal) and square 54 up (on the
vertical) and therefore, the four-figure grid reference is ‘2854’.
(b) The other number in the square above would get the
following grid:- 2755; 2855; 2754; 2854.
(c) In order to be little more precise with your grid

references, you can give a 6 figure grid reference as shown in
diagram 5b.
(d) Here, we have taken the lower right square from the
previous diagram and divided it by 10 in each direction. The
circle is in the four-figure grid reference square ‘2552’, but
more accurately it is 2 tenth across and 7 tenths up with in that
enlarged grid square, therefore the six-figure map reference is ‘252527’. The circle has 6 figure grid
references of 257522.
Topographical Forms and Technical Terms
10. Topographical. forms are names used to describe geographical features which occur on the
ground. The following are more commonly used:-
S No Topographical Forms Samples

(a) Basin: An area of fairly level ground
surrounded by hills or the area drained by a
river or its distributaries.
(b) Col or saddle: A narrow ridge of high land

joining up to higher hills.
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(c) Crest: A highest part of hill or mountain range.

It is that line on the range of hills or mountains
from which the ground slopes down in opposite
direction.
(d) Dead Ground: Ground which because of

undulations or hills is not visible to the
observer.
(e) Knoll: A small isolated hill.
(f) Plateau: A table land, an elevated region of

considerable extent generally of same level.
(g) Ridge: A line along a hill or range of hills or

mountains from which water flows in opposite
directions.
(h) Spur: A piece of high ground jutting out of

range of hills into lower ground.
(i) Watershed: The line separating the water

flowing in two different rivers systems, the edge
of a river basin.
(j) Defile: Any feature whether natural or artificial

which could cause a body of troops to contract DEFILE
its front. An example of a natural defile is
mountain pass while bridge is an example of an
artificial defile.
(k) Escarpment: The steep hill side formed by a

ESCARPMENT
sudden drop in the general ground level usually
from a plateau.
(l) Bearing: The angle formed by a line joining two

points and the North and South line. Bearings
are always measured clockwise.
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(m) Bench Mark: A permanent mark usually cut

into a wall recording exact height for future
reference. It is marked as BM with height on
Ordnance Survey Maps.
(n) Gradient: The slope of a hill expressed as a

fraction.
(o) Spot Height: A point on a map whose height

has been determined by Survey methods.
These are usually shown as block dot with a
number giving exact height above sea level in
meters.
(p) Trigonometric Point: A point fixed during the

triangulation at the beginning of a survey,
marked on Ordnance Survey Maps by a small
triangle with the height.
(q) Contours: A line drawn on the map joining up

all points of equal height above sea level.
(r) Grid Lines: Lines running parallel to and at

right angle to a North and south or East and
West, Grid North is the direction of the North
South grid lines on a map.
(s) Magnetic Variation: The difference between

True North and Magnetic North.
(t) Horizontal Equivalent: The distance

measured on the map between adjacent
contour lines. It varies according to the nature
of the relief.
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Relief, Contours and Gradients
11. Relief means the shape of the ground in a vertical

plane. Representation of a relief on a map means showing of heights
and shape of the ground above or below or datum which is normally
sea level. Relief is shown with means of hachure, shading, form lines,
layer tints, contours, spot heights, trig heights, bench marks and
relative heights.
12. Contour is an imaginary line drawn on map showing

same height from mean sea level. If you walk along a contour
line you neither gain nor loose elevation. The Contours have
following characteristics:-
(a) Contours accurately show height, shape and

slope of the ground.
(b) Contours are shown generally in brown.
(c) Height is marked on every fifth contour.
(d) Contour lines vary in appearance.
(e) These lines never touch or cross each other.
13. Slope means a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another. Contour lines
represent to slope that is, closer the contour lines are, the steeper is the slope of the hill. If representation of
slopes the contour lines are far apart, the slope down is gradual. The slopes are of two types, convex and
concave. A convex slope is the one which bulges outwards and concave slope is the one which curves inwards.
14. Gradient is the slope of the ground expressed as the angle the ground makes with the horizontal A
gradient of 1 in 15 means that in a horizontal. The horizontal equivalent is obtained by measuring on the map
and vertical interval by subtracting the contour heights. You may often need to know just how steep a piece
of ground is, whether a road is too steep for a certain type of vehicle to negotiate. The gradient can be worked
out quickly from a contoured map. The rise or fall of a slope can be expressed in following two ways:-
(a) In an Angle or Degree of Slope.

(b) The tangent of the Angle or Gradient.
Types of North
15. Types of North There are three types of North :-
(a) True North. The direction of North Pole from the

observer.
(b) Grid North. North as per the Grid on map.
(c) Magnetic North. It is the point to which a
magnetic needle points, when freely suspended.
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Magnetic Variation and Grid Convergence
16. True North is Constant. Magnetic North is the

point to which the compass needle points. The needle does not
point directly to True North, but a little West or East of True North.
The point towards which the needle swings is known as Magnetic
North and the difference between True North and Magnetic North
is called Magnetic Variation. The amount of the Magnetic Variation
depends upon two factors, time and place as at Fig below.
Magnetic Variation
17. Time. The Variation is not constant but is, gradually changing and even the change each year is not
constant but the difference being negligible it is taken to be constant. On the top margin of a map will be found
a statement giving the Magnetic Variation. To bring this up-to-date, the year of issue of the map must be noted
and for every year that has passed since then the applicable change annually subtracted or added from the
figure given as applicable.
18. Place. The amount of the Magnetic Variation also changes in different parts of the world and indeed
in different parts of the country.
Grid Convergence
19. The angular difference between Grid and True North is called the Angle of Convergence or the Grid
Convergence.
CONCLUSION
20. Knowledge about Cardinal points and types of North is the first step towards learning map reading.
This knowledge is necessary not only with respect to maintaining direction during navigation; but also comes
handy in our other daily activities. A good navigator has the ability to quickly orient himself as per the cardinal
directions almost naturally; this helps in getting a sense of direction and helps to find out our own position
subsequently.
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CHAPTER II : CONDUCT OF MAP READING, GOOGLE, TOURIST MAP AND APPLICATIONS
Introduction
1. Map reading plays very major role in services as well as in governance system. These days digital
maps and artificial intelligence has taken over majority usage thereby making such task easy and user friendly
along with information technology. Setting of map and finding own position is the essence of the map reading
training.
Bearing and Its Conversion Methods
2. Types of Bearing. The clock wise angle

formed by a straight line joining two points and
direction of NORTH, is called the bearing between
the two points. A bearing is always measured
clockwise. They are three types as given below:-
(a) Grid Bearing. Measured on the map

from the Grid North by the help of a
protractor.
(b) Magnetic Bearing. Measured from Magnetic North by the compass.
(c) True Bearing. Calculated by finding out the relation of True NORTH and Grid NORTH or
Magnetic NORTH.
3. To Convert a Magnetic Bearing to a Grid Bearing. Suppose the bearing of a certain point P is
measured with a compass and is found to be 1600. To convert this Magnetic Bearing to a True Bearing, follow
under mentioned steps:-
(a) First find out the Magnetic Variation of the Area. Magnetic Variation is given on the Top Right
corner of each Map.
(b) Suppose 50 is the Magnetic Variation of the area. Now subtract this Magnetic Variation to the
Magnetic Bearing.
(c) The resultant is the Grid Bearing i.e. 1550
4. To Convert Grid Bearing to Magnetic Bearing.
(a) Measure the Grid Bearing of an object on the map with help of the service protractor from your
own position.
(b) Suppose the Grid Bearing of the object is 1500.
(c) Now, find out the Magnetic Variation of the area with the help of Map (Magnetic Variation is
given on the Top right corner of the map). Suppose Magnetic Variation of the area is 6 0.
(d) Now, add this Magnetic Variation to the Grid Bearing.
(e) The resultant will be the Magnetic Bearing of the object i.e. 1560.
5. Back Bearing. It is bearing taken opposite of original position of

object. The rule is that if the bearing is less than 1800 add 1800 and if bearing
is more than 1800 then subtract 1800. For example:-
(a) If forward bearing of an object is 700 then its back bearing will be 1800 +
700 = 2500.
(b) If forward bearing of an object is 240 then its back bearing will be 240 0-
1800= 600.
Service Protractor and its Uses
6. The protractor is made of

cardboard or ivories (flexible material)
and it measures 6 inches long and 2
inches wide.
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Measuring a Bearing
7. The angle can be measured by drawing a line from the graduation to the point zero on the protractor.
The required angle will be the gap between this line and the line joining the zero.
Types of Compass and Acquiring A Bearing including GPS
8. Types of Compass and Taking Bearing. There are two types of prismatic compass, the dry and
liquid filled. Liquid type is easier to use though it is less sensitive.
9. Description. Various parts are shown below:-
10. How to Take a Bearing
(a) Open the lid of compass.

(b) Turn the prism casing over.
(c) Put your thumb through the ring.
(d) Put your forefinger underneath the
compass & hold it to horizontal level.
(e) Bring the prism up to the eye.
(f) See through the prism via hairline to
object.
(g) Read the bearing.
Navigation by compass and GPS
11. Navigation by Compass. Sometimes it may be necessary to march by night or in thick jungle
area in the direction of a certain point; since the point may not be visible in darkness or thick vegetation. In
such a situation follow the steps mentioned below:-
(a) Calculate the bearing from the Map i.e Grid Bearing
(b) Convert it to the magnetic bearing and cater for the compass error to arrive at a figure (say
250 degree), the compass must now be set to this figure to march on it.
(c) Unscrew the clamping screw
(d) Rotate the milled vane to 25 till it comes exactly on the “lubber line”
(e) Tighten the clamping screw
(f) Compass is now set for 250 degree
(g) To obtain the direction of march, open the lid fully and keep the compass on the palm.
(h) Now turn left or right till arrow head comes under the direction mark
(i) Direction of march is given by the direction in which tongue is pointing.
12. Compass Error. Sometimes due to the presence of impurities in the material of which a compass is
made or other reasons, the magnetic needle may not point toward the magnetic NORTH but a little to the
EAST or WEST of it. This deviation of the magnetic needle in the compass from the magnetic NORTH is
termed compass error.
13. Global Positioning System. Global Positioning System (GPS) refers to a system of satellites and
receivers that allows people and devices to pin point their precise location on the earth. The first GPS satellite
was launched in 1974. GPS is funded and controlled by the United States, Department of Defence. Present
technology provides very handy and accurate navigation. GPS is used by:-
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(a) Commonly used in day to day life by general public like.

(b) Commonly used in day to day life by general public like for travelling purposes.
(c) Fishermen and hikers to navigate.
(d) Armed Forces, inbuilt its equipment and in uses in battlefields.
SETTING OF A MAP, FINDING NORTH AND OWN

POSITION
Map Setting by Various Methods
14. Setting of Map. A map is said to be set or

oriented when it is placed such that it corresponds directly
with the ground i.e. when true NORTH on the map points to
true NORTH on the ground. There are two methods of
setting a map - by compass and by objects on the ground.
Setting by Compass
15. Draw a line showing magnetic NORTH from a point on a grid line. Open the compass and lay it flat on
the map over the above drawn diagram, which will show the magnetic variation so that the hair line on the
window lies along the magnetic NORTH line on the diagram. Then turn both the map and the compass till
the needle points along the hair line. The map is now set, since the magnetic NORTH line on the map is
pointing in the direction of magnetic NORTH as indicated by the compass needle.
16. Finding North and own Position Without Compass. The position of NORTH can be discovered
by one of the following methods :-
(a) Equal Altitude Method.
(i) Take a fairly large piece of paper or card board and spread it flat on the ground. In
the centre fix a pencil or piece of wood perpendicular to the ground. It can be done with the
help of a coin fixed at the base of pencil or wood with sealing wax or by directly pushing it in
the ground.
(ii) Wait till after mid-day until the sun has moved around sufficiently to throw another
shadow as indicated by the dotted line AD i.e. of the same.
(b) By Stars. In the Northern hemisphere, the Pole star indicates the position of True North to
within 2 degree. It is a bright star and it can be found by protruding a line from Great Bear. The pole
star will be found slightly off this line on the side remote from the remaining stars of the Great Bear.
17. Methods of Finding own Position on Map.
(a) By resection method or Compass method.

(b) By Inspection method.
18. Resection with Compass Method.
(a) Recognise three

prominent features (A, B,
C) on map and on the
ground as well. These
three prominent features
must not be more than
180 or less than 30 apart. They should be as far as
possible and clearly visible. The bearing of these
points be taken and converted into Grid
bearings.
(b) Then, on the map the back bearings from these points must be plotted, and the point of
intersection will be the required position.
(c) In order to do an accurate resection, three or more objects are necessary. But in that case if
the three rays do not intersect at the same point, a triangle of error is obtained. The centre of triangle
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is the point of your own position.
19. By Inspection Method. By inspections is meant a careful and detailed study of the ground and
features both on the map and the ground and features on the map and on the ground. The method consists
of:-
(a) Setting the map.
(b) Recognition of general area of own position on the map.
(c) A close study of the ground details.
MAP TO GROUNG, GROUND TO MAP
Map to Ground
20. To find out the details of map on ground is known as map to ground. Following methods are used to
identify objects from map to ground:-
(a) Bearing and Distance Method. With the help of bearing and distance, find out own
position. Find out the distance of the object to be identified on ground with the help of a scale on the
map. Using service protractor, find out the bearing of the object and convert it into magnetic bearing.
Set the magnetic bearing on compass and look for the object in the given bearing. Estimating the
distance on ground the object will be identified.
(b) Direction and Distance Method. Draw a line on the map between own position and
object to be identified. Calculate its distance and using any of the following methods find the direction
of the object:-
(i) With the help of a sight rule find the ground direction of the object.
(ii) With the help of two points on the map estimate the ground direction.
(iii) Place a foot ruler /pencil at own position and align it with line of the map.
(iv) Place a pin each at own position and at the object on the map. Align both pins and
find general direction.
(c) By Estimation Method. In this method measuring bearing, distance and direction, object is
identified with the help of other details in the proximity of the object.
Ground to Map
21. To find out an object indicated on ground on the map is called ground to map.
GOOGLE MAPS & APPLICATIONS
22. Google Maps is available as a mobile app for the Android

and iOS mobile operating systems. The Android app was first
released in September 2008, though the GPS-localization feature
had been in testing on cellphones since 2007.Up until iOS 6, the
built-in maps application on the iOS operating system was powered
by Google Maps. However, with the announcement of iOS 6 in June
2012, Apple announced that they had created their own Apple Maps
mapping service, which officially replaced Google Maps when iOS
6 was released on September 19, 2012. However, at launch, Apple
Maps received significant criticism from users due to inaccuracies,
errors and bugs.
Applications
23. Here are eight off-the-beaten-path Google apps that'll help you do all sorts of interesting things with
your Android device. And yes, they're all free. (Some, but not all, are also available for iOS.)
(a) Google Handwriting.

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(b) Trusted Contacts.

(c) Google Trips.
(d) Google Arts & Culture.
(e) Chrome Remote Desktop.
(f) Google Opinion Rewards.
(g) Android Auto.
(h) Wallpapers
CONCLUSION
24. It is important for the cadets to understand the methods and the procedure to find objects from map
to ground and from ground to map. With the help of satellites and information technology companies like
Google have taken over mapping system by using artificial intelligence making life faster and user friendly
connecting Smart Phones with applications for map reading, navigation, tracking system and traffic.
SUMMARY
1. Map is the geographical representation of land on a paper.
2. Scale is a proportion of two points on map and two points on the ground.
3. Relief is applied to the shape of the ground in a vertical plane.
4. Contour is an imaginary line following surface of the ground at a certain level.
5. Gradient is the slope of the ground expressed as the angle the ground makes with the
horizontal.
6. Cardinal Points are the four major directions North, South, East and West.
7. There are three types of North, True North is the direction of North pole. Magnetic North is the
direction which a magnetic needle points, Grid North is the direction of the North South grid lines on a
map-point.
8. Magnetic Variation is the difference between True North and Magnetic North. It depends on
time and place.
9. Grid Convergence is the angular difference between Grid North and True North.
10. Bearing: The clock wise angle formed by a straight line joining two points and direction of North.
11. Methods to find own position on map are- by resection, by map spotting or by bearing and
distance.
12. Methods are used to identify objects from map to ground.

(a) Bearing and Distance Method.
(b) Direction and Distance Method.
(c) By Estimation Method.
13. To find out an object indicated on ground on the map is called ground to map.
14. Applications.
(i) Google Handwriting.
(j) Trusted Contacts.
(k) Google Trips.
(l) Google Arts & Culture.
(m) Chrome Remote Desktop.
(n) Google Opinion Rewards.
(o) Android Auto.
(p) Wallpapers
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CHAPTER- I : INTRODUCTION TO FIELD CRAFT CRAFT
INTRODUCTION
1. Field Craft is an important aspect of military training as it is the art of using the ground and the weapon
to the best of one’s own advantage. A quick, accurate and standard procedure is necessary to enable a
commander to describe an area to his men and the men to understand it correctly
2. Battle craft is nothing but set of drills which are essential for conduct of successful operations in the
battle field. These battle drills are very useful in tackling minor tactical problems. They save time, ensure
rapid action and avoid confusion. Knowledge of field signals and section and platoon formations, however, is
essential in the execution of various battle drills.
Judging Distance
3. An individual should be able to judge distance accurately with his

eyes so that the individual can decide on the following:-
(a) Know when to open fire.
(b) Know which weapon to be used.
(c) Can indicate targets to other men in his section.
(d) Pass back accurate information when acting.
as an observer.
4. Methods of Judging Distance. There are six methods of Judging

distance. These are as under:-
5. Unit of Measure. This method is also termed as the

100 yards method. The unit of measure chosen is normally 100
yards and therefore one should form a good idea of 100 yards
distance on the ground. The length of a hockey field is the best
yard stick for this purpose. The distance of a given object will be
a multiple of the imaginary unit of 100 yards, as placed between
the observer and the object.
Appearance Method. The distance can be judged by noting the

detailed appearance of man at various ranges.
7. Section Average. Each man in the section is asked

to judge the distance of a given object. The average of the
answers given by the whole section is then accepted as the
distance.
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8. Key Range. If the range of the certain object

is known, distance to other objects can be found in
relation to the known range. This method is called “Key
Range” method.
9. Halving. An object is selected half way

between the observer and the target, the distance to the
selected object is judged and doubled to get the distance to
the target.
10. Bracketing. The observer works out the

maximum and the minimum possible distances of the object
and then accepts the mean as the distance.
CONCLUSION
1. To achieve success in war it is very important that the target is correctly understood for mechanics of
field and battle crafts are understood clearly. Knowledge of ground along with basic skills would be beneficial
to cadets in all respect.
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CHAPTER II – INDICATION OF LANDMARKS
Introduction
1. Landmarks and other objects on the ground or a battle field may be either unclear due to climatic
conditions or other reasons. Every effort should, therefore be made to indicate their location and size carefully
and accurately
Definitions
2. Landmarks. An object, which is important on the ground and which is used in verbal orders to
explain the ground in front.
3. Target. It is an object having a technical significance which is indicated with a view to bring
down fire on it.
4. Reference Point. An important and unmistakable object, with the help of which you can indicate
other land marks or targets. A reference point should be specific.
Types of Ground
5. Broken Ground It is uneven and is generally scattered with nullahs, bump sand fields in the
ground. It is suitable for move of infantry.
6. Flat and Open Ground. It is even ground with little cover e.g. bushes, hedges and other
foliage. It is not suitable for move of Infantry by day.
7. High Ground. Ground far above the general level of the area e.g. hill. It facilitates control of
area around it by observation or fire.
8. Dead Ground. Ground that is hidden from an observer’s view. It cannot be covered by flat
path weapons.
9. Procedure Of Description. The normal method of scanning and describing ground is by dividing
it as follows:-
(a) Fore Ground up to 300 yards.
(b) Middle Distance from 300 yards to 500 yards.
(c) Distance beyond 500 yards.
Indication of Landmarks
10. General Line of Direction. Start by giving the

general line of direction by pointing out a centrally located,
if possible, prominent land mark, e.g. No 1 section 500,
RED HOUSE, class Red House and line beyond General
Line of Direction (GLD).
11. Boundaries. After giving general line of direction give LEFT and RIGHT boundaries of your area.
Divide the ground into foreground, middle and distance. Having done so start from LEFT to RIGHT
systematically in a clockwise direction and describe the ground.
12. Sequence of description. While describing the ground bounded by particular arc after giving
the boundaries start from LEFT to RIGHT. If the ground all around is to be described, start after general line
of direction to the right and finish at general line of direction by completing the indication all around.
Methods of Indication of Targets
13. Easy Targets. Can be indicated by the following methods:-
(a) Indication by Description. A noticeable target can often be described directly. For
example “No. 1 Section BRIDGE”. Here BRIDGE is so noticeable that nobody can make a mistake in
recognizing it.
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(b) Indication by Direction or Range or Both. In slightly less obvious cases other aids
should be used e.g. direction or range or both. An example of each is given below:-
(i) Indication by Direction :No 1 Section BAEN BAGHICHA.

(ii) Indication by Range :No 1 Section 600 BAGHICHA.
(iii) Direction and Range :When indicating a landmark, indicate direction first and then
range e.g. BAEN-600, BAGHICHA.
14. Difficult Targets The targets which cannot be indicated by the methods given above are
termed difficult targets. The methods to indicate these are explained by Direction Method as given below:-
(a) The general line of direction.

(b) A known reference point.
(c) Another landmark.
CONCLUSION
15. To achieve success in war it is very important that the target is clearly understood and recognized by
the troops. By using the methods of indicating the target the cadets can easily indicate and identify the target.
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CHAPTER III: OBSERVATION, CAMOUFLAGE AND CONCEALMENT
Introduction
1. The term camouflage comes from French word “Camoufler” meaning “to blind or veil”. It means to
disguise an object in plain sight in order to conceal it from something or someone. The object loses its three
dimensional qualities and appears flat. Camouflage is defined as action of misleading enemy by concealing
or misrepresenting the identity of own troops, equipment, installations and activities.
2. Why Things are seen. Various factors responsible for things to be seen are as follows:-
(a) Shape.
(b) Shine.
(c) Shadow.
(d) Surface.
(e) Spacing.
(f) Smoke.
(g) Sound.
(h) Movement.
3. You have seen as to why things are visible during day or in clear moonlit night. Now let us see why
things are visible at night. There are two factors which are given below:-
(a) Sound.
(b) Light.
4. Personal Camouflage. Camouflage means to disguise an object in plain sight in order to conceal it
from something or someone. Personal camouflage can be done by following methods:-
(a) Use of Disruptive Pattern.

(b) Clothing and Local Vegetation.
(c) Camouflage of Face.
(d) Camouflage of Equipment.
5. Camouflaged of Equipments:-
(a) Helmet. Use of Hessian Cloth & Use of Camouflage Net.
(b) Camouflage of Back Packs. Packs have square outline

which is broken by tying thin ropes on the packs and branches of
local vegetation are stuck in the ropes.
(c) Camouflage of Rifle. Metal parts of rifles are phosphate

coated and hence shine is reduced. Garnish of suitable colour
should be wrapped over wooden parts / plastic parts to contrast with
surroundings.
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(d) Camouflage of LMG. Wooden/plastic parts of the LMG

should be covered by garnish. LMG trench is camouflaged by use
of a net.
(e) Camouflage of Equipment. Equipment like binocular,

map case, Radio Set should also be camouflaged by breaking its
outline and preventing shine.
Concealment
6. When the terrain does not provide natural cover and concealment, you must prepare your cover and
use natural and man-made materials to camouflage/ conceal yourself, your equipment, and your position.
7. Types of Cover and Correct Use. There are of following types:-
(a) Cover from View.

(b) Cover from Fire.
(c) Look Through or Around Cover.
(d) Avoid Breaking a Straight Line.
(e) Isolated Cover is Dangerous.
CONCLUSION
8. To conclude, the importance of camouflage and concealment can be realized from the following:-
(a) In earlier days it was said "If it can be seen, it can be hit, if it can be hit it can be killed”.
(b) But now in the modern warfare "If it can be seen it will be killed".
9. Therefore, camouflage needs greater emphasis and the art of camouflage and concealment reduces
the different varieties of soldiers into two main categories viz, "The good and the dead." Concealment is an
aid to tactical deception and misinforms the enemy about our intentions and strengths.
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CHAPTER IV : USE OF GROUND AND MOVEMENT
1. Once we are forced to movement in open, a part of our force will have to fire on en position & force
him to keep his head down. This would render the en incapable of bringing down aimed fire at us while we
are on the movement. This process of keeping one element on the ground to give covering fire, while the
other element is on movement, is called use of ground and movement or fire & movement.
2.
Field Signals
3. In Army, different methods are used to convey messages are given as under:-
SIGNALS WITH HAND AND WEAPONS
4. Signals with Hands.
Ser Name Of Illustrations

Signals With Hand
No Signal
Right arm fully extended above head and waved

(a) Deploy from side to side, palm open.
Right arm swung from rear to front in “under arm

(b) Advance
blowing” fashion.
(c) Halt Right arm raised to full extent above head.
(d) Turn About Right arm raised and bent above head.
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Change Right arm raised to front in line with shoulder. Body

(e)
Direction then turned in required direction.
(f) Close Right hand place on top of head, elbow to the right.
Right arm swung from rear to front above the

(g) Follow me
shoulder in “over arm bowling” fashion.
Enemy Both hands open, palm inwards at waist level, with

(h)
Approaching inwards scooping motion.
Enemy LMG
(i) Right hand thumb down signal.
firing
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Punching motion with Right or Left hand according

(j) Attack
to direction of attack.
Closed to Close sign followed by both hands clasped in front

(k)
Rendezvous of body at waist level.
Infantry
Both hands crossed in front of body at the waist,
(l) obstacle
palm open downwards.
ahead
5. Signals with Weapons.
Name Of
Ser No Signals with Weapons Illustrations
Signal
Enemy in Rifle held above the head parallel to the small

(a)
Sight number muzzle in the direction of the enemy.
Enemy in
Sight in As per (a) above, but arm moved up and several
(b)
large times.
number
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(c) Advance Both arms raised to form the letter U
6. Signals with Whistle.
Ser
Name Of Signal Signals With Hand
No
(a) Cautionary Blast
A short blast to draw attention to a signal or order about to be given.
(b) The Alarm Blast

A succession of alternate long and short whistle blasts.
(c) Enemy Aircraft

A succession of short blasts.
(d) Enemy Aircraft

departed Two long blasts repeated at interval of five seconds.
Field Signals As Means Of Giving Orders
7. There are various occasions when voice control is not possible. They are:-
(a) Battle Noises.

(b) Need for Silence. There are certain operations which, by design are carried out in
utmost silence, eg:-
(i) Ambush.
(ii) Patrolling.
(iii) Raid.
(iv) Cordon.
(c) Intervening Distances are Too Large.
8. Methods to Attract Attention Of Troops. Before any field signal is executed, the commander
has to attract the attention of troops. Methods to attract attention of troops are :-
(a) A Short Blast of Whistle.

(b) A Bird Call.
(c) Whistle by Mouth.
(d) Clicks(By using tongue).
(e) Clicks by Fingers.
9. Other Methods of Communication. Besides field signals there are various other means of
communication in the Army which are as follows:-
(a) Dispatch Runners.

(b) Dispatch Rider.
(c) Radio Sets.
10. Field Signals By Day. Some of the visual signals used during the day are flags and mercury coated
mirrors. Flags are very effectively used by Navy on board a ship by following ways:-
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(a) Flags: (Red, Green and White flags).

(b) Mercury coated mirrors.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Miscellaneous: Various signals can be improvised and pre-arranged as under:-
(i) Clothes superficially hung out to dry.

(ii) Hurricane lamp, kept in the window.
(iii) Flashing of torch is used as Morse Code.
(iv) Applying various colours / signs on forehead and arms.
11. Field Signals By Night. Some of the field signals that can be used at night are:-
(a) Pre decided signals on a walkie talkie.
(b) Click by fingers.
(c) Clicks by using tongue.
(d) Whistle by the mouth.
(e) Use of rope.
(f) Use of colour light.
(g) Use of blacked out torch.
(h) Firing of weapon.
FIRE AND MOVEMENT
1. When to use Fire and Movement Tactics. Fire & movement tactics may be used in following
circumstances: -
(a) The enemy has opened SA fire which is effective.
(b) When own troops have seen the en first - within 400 to 700 meters.
(c) When the en is known or suspected to be in a certain area, then

fire& movement tactics may be adopted when the troops reach within the effective range of en
weapons/observation. (Instructor to explain as to what could be the effective range of enemy’s
personal weapon)
(d) To cross obstacles by day or by night, e.g. nullahs /rivers.
2. Selection of Fire Positions and Fire Control. The ideal fire position should:-
(a) Provide cover from fire.

(b) Provide cover from view.
(c) Afford a good view of the ground to be watched or target to be engaged.
(d) Provide room in which to use the weapon freely.
(e) Have a covered approach.
(f) Be easy to advance from.
CONCLUSION
3. Fire & Move is the basic skill of tactics. Its training provided to all the officers and jawans. The basic
aim is to enable one detachment of soldiers to move while the enemy is pinned down by the effective fire of
the other temporarily static body of soldiers. It is the most effective and safest method to move during
operations or when in contact with the enemy.
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CHAPTER V : SECTION FORMATIONS

Introduction
1. After learning about use of ground and movement, the cadet must know section formations adopted
and used. Such formations are adopted keeping in mind the best use of ground for our own advantages as
well as bringing effective fire on enemy if weapons are given.
Section Formation
2. Introduction. Various formations are used when troops come in contact with the enemy and the
type of formation adopted is entirely dependent on the following four basic factors:-
(a) Degree of control required to be exercised by the Section Commander

(b) Type of ground.
(c) Necessity of bringing down maximum fire with minimum delay.
(d) Task.
3. A Section is the smallest sub unit of an Infantry Battalion and is capable of undertaking independent
task. It consists of ten persons who are organized in Rifle group and Support Group. Different types of
formations adopted by a section are as under:
Single File Formation
File Formation
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Arrow Head Formation
Spear Head Formation
Diamond Formation
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Extended Line Formation
Scout
4. Now you have seen section formation, a word about the scouts. Scouts are the eyes and ears of the
section. Scouts always work in pairs. They work ahead of the leading section and advance from bound to
bound. As scouts, one must always be alert.
FIRE CONTROL ORDERS TO A SECTION
Importance Of Fire Discipline And Fire Control Orders
5. Fire discipline is a battle winning factor which will stand you in good stead, especially in situations
where surprise is of paramount importance. Indisciplined firing starts with an individual and spreads like wild
fire. Should the troops have confidence of correct, accurate and effective fire orders, they may not indulge in
opening of premature/indiscriminate firing, thereby giving away position or wasting ammunition. Fire discipline
and fire control orders are very important in all operations of war.
6. Important Terms.
(a) Fire Unit

(b) Fire Direction Orders
(c) Fire Control Orders
(d) Arc of Fire
7. Points for Section Commander.

(a) Indication
(b) Range
(c) Best Weapons to Use.
(d) Rate of Fire.
CONCLUSION
4. Fire & Move is the basic skill of tactics. Its training provided to all the officers and jawans. The basic
aim is to enable one detachment of soldiers to move while the enemy is pinned down by the effective fire of
the other temporarily static body of soldiers. It is the most effective and safest method to move during
operations or when in contact with the enemy.
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CHAPTER V : KNOTS, LASHINGS AND STRETCHERS
Introduction
1. The ability to join two pieces of natural material together, and so increase their length, gives man
the ability to make full use of many natural materials found locally. Knot tying is a useful exercise to obtain
better coordination between eyes and fingers.
Knots
2. A brief description of the use to which the knot may be put is given in this lesson. The diagrams will
explain how the knot is tied. The letter "F" means the free or untied end of the rope, and the letter "S" means
the standing or secured end.
3. Knots for Rope ends or for Grips on Thin Rope.
S
Type of Knot Sample
No
(a)
Thumb Knot. To make a stop on a rope end, to prevent the end
from fraying or to stop the rope slipping through a sheave, etc.
(b)
Overhand Knot. Over hand knot may be put to the same use as the
thumb knot. It makes a better grip knot, and is easy to undo.
(c)
Figure Eight. This knot is used as the thumb knot. It is easy to
undo, and more ornamental.
4. Knots for Joining Ropes.
S
Types of Knot Sample
No
(a) Reef Knot. To securely join two ropes of equal thickness together.
Notice the difference in position of the free and standing ends
between this and the thief knot.
(b) Thief Knot To tie two ropes of equal thickness together so that they
will appear to be tied with a reef knot, and will be retied with a true
reef knot. This knot was often used by sailors to tie their sea chests,
hence the name.
(c) Fisherman’s Knot. For joining two springy materials together;

suitable for wire, fishing gut or vines. Two thumb knots (one on each
rope)pulled tight. The knots lock together.
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5. Knots to Make Loops in Rope.
S
Types of Knot Sample
No
(a) Bowline. To form a loop that will not slip on a rope end.
6. Knots for Fastening Ropes.
S
Type of Knot Sample
No.
(a) Clove Hitch. For securing a rope to as par. This hitch, if pulled taut,
will not slip up or down on a smooth surface. A useful start for lashings.
Lashings
7. The methods employed to tie with ropes, poles or any rope to a stationary object to securely hold it in
place is known as lashing.
(a) Square Lashing. To join poles at right angles.
(b) Frapping Turns. These are turns that go round the
lashing and pull it tight.
8. Stretchers. A stretcher, litter, or pram is an apparatus used for moving patients who require
medical care. A basic type (cot or litter) must be carried by two or more people. A wheeled stretcher
(known as a gurney, trolley, bed or cart) is often equipped with variable height frames, wheels, tracks, or
skids.
9. Basic stretchers.
(a) Simple stretchers are the most rudimentary type. They are
lightweight and portable, made of canvas or other synthetic
material suspended between two poles or tubular aluminum
frame. Many are stored as disaster supplies and are often former
military equipment.
(b) The scoop stretcher is used for lifting patients, for instance from the ground onto an
ambulance stretcher or onto a spinal board. The two ends of the stretcher can be detached from
each other, splitting the stretcher into two longitudinal halves. To load a patient, one or both ends
of the stretcher are detached, the halves placed under the patient from either side and fastened
back together.
(c) The litter, also known as a rescue basket or Stokes basket, is designed to be used where
there are obstacles to movement or other hazards: for example, in confined spaces, on slopes,
in wooded terrain. Typically, it is shaped to accommodate an adult in a face up position and it is
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used in search and rescue operations. The person is strapped into the basket, making safe
evacuation possible. The litter has raised sides and often includes a removable head/torso cover
for patient protection. After the person is secured in the litter, the litter may be wheeled, carried
by hand, mounted on an ATV, towed behind skis, snowmobile, or horse, lifted or lowered on high
angle ropes, or hoisted by helicopter.
(d) A Reeves Sleeve, SKED, or "flexible stretcher" is a flexible stretcher that is often
supported longitudinally by wooden or plastic planks. It is a kind of tarpaulin with handles. It is
primarily used to move a patient through confined spaces, e.g., a narrow hallway, or to lift obese
patients. Reeves stretchers have six handholds, allowing multiple rescuers to assist extrication.
(e) The WauK board is also designed for use in small spaces. The patient is secured to the
board with straps. It has two wheels and a foldable footrest at one end, allowing the patient to be
moved by one person, much as with a hand truck for moving cargo. It can also be used at a variety
of angles, making it easier to traverse obstacles, such as tight stairwells.
10. Wheeled Stretchers. For ambulances, a collapsible wheeled

stretcher, or gurney, is a type of stretcher on a variable-height wheeled frame.
Normally, an integral lug on the stretcher locks into a sprung latch within the
ambulance in order to prevent movement during transport, often referred to as
antlers due to their shape. It is usually covered with a disposable sheet and
cleaned after each patient in order to prevent the spread of infection. Its key
value is to facilitate moving the patient and sheet onto a fixed bed or table on
arrival at the emergency department. Both types may have straps to secure
the patient.
11. Other Types of Stretchers. The Nimier stretcher

(brancard Nimier) was a type of stretcher used by the French army
during World War I. The casualty was placed on their back, but in a
"seated position", (that is, the thighs were perpendicular to the
abdomen). Thus, the stretcher was shorter and could turn in the
trenches. This type of stretcher is rarely seen today.
CONCLUSION
12. Knots, lashings and stretchers are very useful and become very handy for cadets during camps. They
can make use of knots for joining or tying 2 to 3 different ropes together and make use of it during rope climbing,
rappelling, slithering and other such adventure activities. Similarly, lashings can be used for joining 2 or 3 things
together to make a structure that can useful in camps. For evacuation of any injured or causality stretchers are
important to be known and used.
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SUMMARY
13. Field Craft is an aspect of military training which relates to the conduct of a soldier in face of the enemy.
It’s an art of using the ground and the weapon available to the best of one’s own advantages.
14. Methods of Judging Distance.
(a) Unit of Measure.

(b) Appearance Method.
(c) Section Average.
(d) Key Range.
(e) Halving.
(f) Bracketing.
15. Types of Ground.
(a) Broken Ground.

(b) Flat and Open Ground.
(c) High Ground.
(d) Dead Ground.
16. Landmarks. .An object, which is prominent on the ground and which is used in verbal orders to
explain the ground in front.
17. Target. It is an object having a tactical significance which is indicated with a view to bring down fire
on it.
18. Reference Point. .A prominent and unmistakable object, with the help ofwhich you can indicate
other land marks or targets. A reference point should be specific. Things are seen due to
(a) Shape.
(b) Shine.
(c) Shadow.
(d) Spacing.
(e) Smoke.
(f) Sound.
(g) Movement.
19. Camouflage. The various measures include.

(h) Use of Disruptive Pattern Clothing and Local Vegetation.
(i) Camouflage of Face.
(j) Camouflage of Equipment.
(k) Helmet.
(l) Use of Hessian Cloth.
(m) Use of Camouflage Net.
(n) Camouflage of Packs.
(o) Camouflage of LMG.
(p) Camouflage of Rifle.
20. There are two types of cover:-
(a) Cover from Fire. This implies that the concealed person is protected both from view
and fire of weapon.
(b) Cover from View. In this type of cover, a person is concealed only from view or from
being seen not from fire.
21. Field Signals is one of the ways of passing of message with the help of Predetermined codes and
signals.
(a) Signals with hand.

(b) Signals with Weapons.
(c) Signals with Whistle.
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22. Field signals are alternate means of giving orders and control troops when voice control is not possible
like:-
(a) Battle Noises.

(b) Need for silence.
(c) Intervening distances are too large.
23. The Field signals used during day are different form ones used at Night. These could be:-
(a) Other Methods of Communication.

(b) Radio.
(c) Dispatch Rider.
(d) Runners.
24. The various section formations are :-

(a) Single file.
(b) File.
(c) Arrow Head.
(d) Diamond.
(e) Spear Head.
(f) Extended Line
25. Knots are ability to join two pieces of material/rope together. Important types of knots are:-
(a) Thumb Knot.
(b) Overhand Knot.
(c) Figure Eight Knot.
(d) Thief Knot.
26. Lashing. The method employed to tie with ropes, poles, or any rope to a stationary object to
securely hold it in place is known as Square Lashing and Frapping Turns.
27. Stretchers. For evacuation of any injured or causality stretchers are important to be known and
used.
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CHAPTER I : BIOGRAPHIES OF RENOWNED GENERALS

Introduction
1. Military History is a humanities discipline, within the scope of general historical recording of armed
conflicts in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, their cultures, economies and changing
national and international relationships. The essential subjects of military history study are the causes of
war, the social and cultural foundations, military doctrine on each side, the logistics, leadership, technology,
strategy, and tactics used, and how these changed over time. Thus it is a dynamic discipline.
FIELD MARSHAL KODANDERA MADAPPA CARIAPPA, OBE
2. Early Life and Military Career. Cariappa was born at Shanivarsante in Kodagu (Coorg)
which is currently in Karnataka. In 1919, he joined the first batch of KCIOs (King's Commissioned Indian
Officers) at The Daly College at Indore and was commissioned into the Carnatic Infantry at Bombay as a
Temporary Second Lieutenant. In 1927, Cariappa was promoted to Captain. He saw active service with the
37 (Prince of Wales) Dogra in Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq) and was later posted to the 2nd Queen
Victoria's Own Rajput Light Infantry, which became his permanent regimental home. He was the first Indian
officer to undergo the course at Staff College, Quetta in 1933. He was promoted to the rank of Major in 1938.
3. Cariappa served in Iraq, Syria and Iran from 1941–1942 and then in Burma in 1943-1944. He spent
many of his soldiering years in Waziristan. He earned his 'Mentioned in Despatches' as DAA and QMG of
General (later Field Marshal) Slim's 10th Division. He was the first Indian Officer to be given command of a
unit in 1942. By 1944, Cariappa was a Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel. After command, he volunteered to serve
in 26 Division engaged in clearing the Japanese from Burma, where he was decorated with an “Officer of the
Order of the British Empire.” In 1946, he was promoted as the Brigadier of the Frontier Brigade Group. Post-
Independence, Cariappa was appointed as the Deputy Chief of the General Staff with the rank of Major
General. On promotion as Lieutenant General, he became the Eastern Army Commander.
4. On outbreak of war with Pakistan in 1947, he was moved as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
Western Command and directed operations for the recapture of Zojila, Drass and Kargil and re-established a
linkup with Leh. In all this, he showed tremendous energy in moving troops, against considerable odds and
finally ensuring success. On 15 January 1949 Cariappa was appointed as the first Indian Commander-in-
Chief of the Indian Army. Cariappa was then instrumental in turning an Imperial Army into a National Army.
FIELD MARSHAL SAM MANEKSHAW, MC
5. Early Life and Education. Manekshaw was born on 3 April 1914 in Amritsar, Punjab to Parsi
parents, Hormusji Manekshaw, a doctor, and his wife Hilla, who moved to Punjab from the city of Valsad on
the coastal Gujarat. Sam's father served in the British Indian Army as a Captain in the medical services and
also participated in World War I. .Hormusji and Hilla had six children of which Sam was the fifth one. Fali,
Cilla, Jan and Sehroo preceded Sam and Sam was followed Jemi, who later joined the air force as a doctor
and was the first Indian to be awarded the air surgeon's wings from Pensacola, United States. After
completing his schooling in Punjab and Sherwood College, Nainital, and achieving a distinction in the School
Certificate of the Cambridge Board at the age of 15, he asked his father to send him to London to become a
gynaecologist. But his father refused to send him to London stating that he was not old enough.
6. In an act of rebellion against his father's refusal, Manekshaw took the entrance examination for
enrollment into the Indian Military Academy and was one of the fifteen cadets to be selected through open
competition. He stood sixth in the order of merit. Just before taking over as the Chief of the Army Staff, at a
function on 5 June 1969 to mark the centenary of Sherwood College, Manekshaw recalled that his years at
the college had prepared him for war as they had taught him to live alone and independently, to fight without
relent, tolerate hunger for long periods and to hate his enemy.
7. Military Career. Manekshaw's military career spanned four decades, from the British era and
World War II, to the three wars against Pakistan and China after India's independence in 1947. He held several
regimental, staff and command assignments. Manekshaw went on to become the 8 th chief of the army staff,
led the Indian Army successfully in a war with Pakistan and became India's first field marshal after
independence. On commissioning, as per the practices of that time, Manekshaw was first attached to the 2nd
Battalion, The Royal Scots, a British battalion, and was later posted to the 4th Battalion, 12th Frontier Force
Regiment, commonly known as the 54th Sikhs. Manekshaw was later reassigned to the 16th Punjab Regiment,
before being posted to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Gorkha Rifles, and then adopted 8th Gorkha Rifle after partition
and went on to become the Colonel of the Regiment of 8th Gorkha Rifle.
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8. World War II. During World War II, the then-Captain Manekshaw saw action in Burma in the 1942
campaign on the Sittang River with the 4th Battalion, 12 Frontier Force Regiment,and had the rare distinction
of being honoured for his bravery on the battlefield. During the fighting around Pagoda Hill, a key position on
the left of the Sittang bridgehead, he led his company in a counter-attack against the invading Japanese Army
and despite suffering 50% casualties the company managed to achieve its objective. After capturing the hill,
Manekshaw was hit by a burst of Light Machine Gun fire and was severely wounded in the stomach. Observing
the battle, Major General David Cowan, the then commander of the 17th Infantry Division, spotted Manekshaw
holding on to life and, having witnessed his valour in the face of stiff resistance, rushed over to him. Fearing
that Manekshaw would die, the general pinned his own Military Cross ribbon to Manekshaw saying, "A dead
person cannot be awarded a Military Cross. The official recommendation for the MC states that the success
of the attack was largely due to the excellent leadership and bearing of Captain Manekshaw. This award was
made official with the publication of the notification in a supplement to the London Gazette on 21 April 1942
(dated 23 April 1942).
9. Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. Under Manekshaw's direction, the army launched several
preparatory operations in East Pakistan including training and equipping the Mukti Bahini (a local group of
freedom fighters), and about three brigades from the regular Bangladesh troops were trained. As an
additional measure, 75,000 guerrillas were trained and equipped with arms and ammunition. These forces
were used to harass the Pakistani army stationed in East Pakistan sporadically in the lead up to the war.
10. The war started on 3 December 1971, when Pakistani aircraft bombed Indian Air Force bases in the
western sector. Manekshaw instructed Lt Gen J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff Eastern Command, to inform the
Indian prime minister that orders were being issued for the movement of troops from Eastern Command. The
following day, the navy and the air force also initiated full-scale operations on both eastern and western fronts.
The veto used by the Russians against the United States' proposal to implement a cease-fire in the United
Nations proved decisive in securing India's victory. Manekshaw addressed the Pakistani troops three times
via radio messages on the subject of surrender, assuring them that they would receive honourable treatment
from the Indian troops. The messages were broadcast on the 9th, 11th and 15 December. The last two
messages were delivered as replies to the messages from Maj Gen Rao Farman Ali and Lt Gen Amir Abdullah
Khan Niazi. The Instrument of Surrender was formally signed on 16 December 1971.
11. Promotion to Field Marshal. After the end of the war, Indira Gandhi decided to promote
Manekshaw to the rank of Field Marshal Though Manekshaw was to retire in June 1972, his term was
extended by a period of six months. On 3 December 1973, Manekshaw was conferred with the rank of Field
Marshal at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
MARSHAL OF THE AIR FORCE: ARJAN SINGH
12. Early Life and Career. Arjan Singh was born on 15 April 1919 in Lyallpur in the Punjab in
what was then British India. He was educated at Montgomery, India (now in Pakistan). He entered the RAF
College Cranwell in 1938 and was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in December 1939. As a distinguished
graduate of the RAF College, Singh's portrait is found on the walls of the College's west staircase. Air Marshal
Arjan Singh led No.1 Squadron, Indian Air Force into command during the Arakan Campaign in 1944. He
was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) in 1944, and commanded the Indian Air Force Exhibition
Flight in 1945.
13. Career and Commands Held. He was Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), from 1 August 1964 to
15 July 1969, and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1965. He also became the first Air Chief Marshal
of the Indian Air Force when, in recognition of the Air Force contribution in the 1965 war, the rank of the Chief
of Air Staff was upgraded to that of Air Chief Marshal. After he retired in 1969 at the age of 50, he was appointed
the Indian Ambassador to Switzerland in 1971. He concurrently served as the Ambassador to the Vatican.
He was appointed High Commissioner to Kenya in 1974. He was member of the Minorities Commission,
Government of India from 1975-1981. He was Lt. Governor of Delhi from Dec 1989 - Dec 1990 and was
made Marshal of the Air Force in January, 2002. He expired on 16th Sep 2017.
CONCLUSION
14. It is mandatory for its civilian and military leaders to learn from military history to be ready to meet
future challenges. We can learn a lot from the biographies of Field Marshal Cariappa, Field Marshal Sam
Manekshaw and Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh. Therefore, it is important for all cadets to study the
biographies of Field Marshal Cariappa and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. The Leadership qualities
displayed by them worth emulating in every walks of life.
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CHAPTER II : INDIAN ARMY WAR HEROES PVC

Introduction
1. Our Army has been involved in five major wars with our neighbouring countries. We have fought four
wars with Pakistan and one with China. Other major operations undertaken by the army include Operation
Meghdoot and Operation Cactus, Operation Pawan and Operation Rakshak. Apart from above mentioned
operations, the army has also been an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping missions. The
Indian Army has shown thorough professionalism, dedication and devotion while participating in all these wars
and operations
RECIPIENTS OF THE PARAMVIR CHAKRA.
2. The country has awarded 21 Param Veer Chakras for exemplary courage and bravery to the following
brave soldiers:-
(a) Maj Somnath Sharma, 4 KUMAON Badgam, Kashmir November 3, 1947.

(b) Naik Jadunath Singh Rajput Taindhara, Naushera, Kashmir February 6, 1948.
(c) 2nd Lt Rama Raghoba Rane Bombay Engineers Naushera Rajouri Road April 8-11, 1948.
(d) Company Haviladar Major Piru Singh 6 Rajputana Rifles Tithwal sector, J&K July 18, 1948.
(e) Lance Naik Karam Singh 1 Sikh Tithwal sector, J&K October 13, 1948.
(f) Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria 3/1 Gorkha Rifles Elizabethville, Katanga, Congo
December 5, 1961.
(g) Major Dhan Singh Thapa 1/8 Gorkha Rifles Ladakh October 21, 1962.
(h) Subedar Joginder Singh 1 Sikh Tawang, Arunachal October 20-23, 1962.
(i) Major Shaitan Singh 13 Kumaon Regiment Rezang La, Chusul sector, Ladakh November 18,
1962.
(j) Lt Col A B Tarapore 17 Poona Horse Phillora, Sialkot, Pakistan September 11-16, 1965.
(k) Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul Hamid 4 Grenadiers Cheema, Khem Karan
September 10, 1965.
(l) Lance Naik Albert Ekka 14 Guards, Gangasagar, 6 1/2km west of Agartala December 4, 1971.
(m) Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon No.18 "Flying Bullets" Squadron Srinagar December 14,
1971.
(n) Second Lt Arun Khetarpal 17 Poona Horse, 47 Infantry Brigade Shakargarh sector December
16, 1971.
(o) Major Hoshiar Singh Grenadiers Regiment Shakargarh sector December 17, 1971.
(p) Naib Subedar Bana Singh J&K Light Infantry Siachen 1987.
(q) Major Ramaswamy Parameswaram Mahar Regiment Sri Lanka (Operation Pawan) November
25, 1987.
(r) Captain Vikram Batra13 J&K Rifles July 7, 1999.
(s) Lt Manoj Kumar Pandey 1/11 Gorkha Rifles July 2-3, 1999.
(t) Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav 18 Grenadiers July 3-4, 1999.
(u) Rifleman Sanjay Kumar13 J&k Rifles July 4, 1999.
MAJ SHAITAN SINGH,PVC
3. Introduction Major Shaitan Singh was born on December 1, 1924 at Jodhpur in Rajasthan. His
father was Lt Col Hem Singh Bhati.
4. Military Action. The 'C' Company of the battalion, led by Singh, held this crucial position at
Rezang La, at a height of 5000 metres. The company area was defended by three platoon positions and the
surrounding terrain isolated it from the rest of the battalion. The expected Chinese attack on Rezang La came
on November 18 in the morning. It was the end of a very cold winter night, with light snow falling. The icy
winds howling through Rezang La were biting and benumbing. In the dim light of the morning, the Chinese
were seen advancing through nullahs to attack No.7 and No.8 Shaitan Singh 2 platoon positions.
5. At 0500 hours when the visibility improved, both platoons opened up on the advancing Chinese with
rifles, light machine guns, grenades and mortars. Indian artillery could, however, not be used. The nullahs
were littered with dead bodies. The Chinese, though they failed the first frontal attack, were not discouraged.
They subjected the Indian positions to intense artillery and mortar fire at about 0540 hours. Soon about 350
Chinese troops commenced advance through the nullahs. This time, No.9 Platoon, which held fire till the
enemy was within 90 metres opened up with all weapons in their possession. Within minutes, the nullahs
were again full of dead bodies, mainly of the Chinese. ln frontal attack, the enemy, approximately 400 strong,
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then attacked from the rear of the company position. An assault group of 120 Chinese also charged No.7
Platoon position from the rear. However, Indian Army 3-inch mortar killed many of them. When 20 survivors
charged the post, about a dozen KUMAONIS rushed out of their trenches to engage them in a hand-to-hand
combat.
6. Meanwhile, the Chinese brought up fresh reinforcements. The encirclement of No.7 Platoon was now
complete. The platoon, however, fought valiantly till there was no survivor. No.8 Platoon also fought bravely
to the last round. The Chinese announced a unilateral ceasefire on November 21, 1962. In this action, 109
KUMAONIS out of a total of 123 were killed. Of the 14 survivors, 9 were severely injured.
7. The Chinese suffered more than a thousand casualties. After the war was over, the body of Shaitan
Singh was found at the same place, dead from the bullet wound and the freezing cold Major Shaitan Singh
was awarded Param Veer Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal, posthumously, for his leadership and
devotion to duty.
CAPTAIN VIKRAM BATRA, PVC
8. Early Life and Career. Vikram Batra was born on 9 September 1974 in Ghuggar village near
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, to GL Batra and Jai Kamal Batra. He got his primary education from his
mother, who herself was a teacher. He received his education up to Middle Standard at the D.A.V. Public
School in Palampur and up to senior secondary stage in Central School, Palampur. After passing his 10+2
in 1992 from Central School Palampur, he got admitted in D.A.V. College, Chandigarh in B.Sc where he was
adjudged the best N.C.C. Cadet (Air Wing) in two zones. Later, he was selected to join the Indian Military
Academy in Dehradun in 1996 in Jessore company of Manekshaw Battalion, and was commissioned in the
Indian Army as a Lieutenant of the 13 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles at Sopore, in Jammu and Kashmir. He rose
to the rank of Captain.
Heroic Act of Capt Bikram Batra, PVC in Kargil War
9. During the Kargil invasion of 1999 by Pakistan, Lt Batra (at time), 13 JAK Rifles, and his Delta
Company were ordered to recapture peak 5140 on June 19, 1999 five weeks after the war began. Nicknamed
SherShah ('Lion King') in Urdu for his courage which also doubled as his call sign, he decided to approach the
hill from the rear, aiming to surprise the Pakistani defenders. He and his men ascended the sheer rock-cliff,
but as the group neared the top, the enemy pinned them on the face of the bare cliff with machine gun fire.
Captain Batra, along with five of his men, climbed up regardless and after reaching the top, hurled two
grenades at the machine gun post. He single-handedly killed three enemy soldiers in close combat. He was
seriously injured in the process, but insisted on regrouping his men to continue with the mission. Inspired by
the courage displayed by Captain Batra, the soldiers of 13 JAK Rifles charged the enemy position and captured
Point 5140 at 3:30 a.m. on 20 June 1999. His company is credited with killing at least eight Pakistani intruders
and recovering a heavy machine gun.
20. The capture of Point 5140 set in motion a string of successes, such as Point 5100, Point 4700, Junction
Peak and Three Pimples. Along with fellow Captain Anuj Nayyar, Batra led his men to victory with the
recapture of Point 4750 and Point 4875. This led to the fall of Tiger Hill and India’s eventual hold on the valley
was strengthened.
21. Nine days later, Vikram Batra was assigned to an urgent mission to recapture peak 4875. This was
one of the most difficult peaks to capture as the Pakistani troops sat above the peak at 16,000 feet and the
climb gradient was 80 degrees. The fog made matters worse for Batra and his team. In the early morning
hours of 7 July 1999, he commanded a mission to rescue an injured officer during a Pakistani counterattack
against Point 4875. During the rescue attempt, he pushed aside his Subedar, saying "Tu baal-bacche dar
hai, hat ja peeche."(You have children, step aside) and was killed in action while clearing enemy positions.
His last words were, "Jai Mata Di.", which is a Punjabi creed referring to Durgadevi, the Hindu Goddess of
Victory.
CONCLUSION
22. Soldiers face the dangers and vagaries of war and sacrifice their lives for their motherland. The
Indian Nation also honours its bravest of the brave soldiers by conferring on them the highest gallantry award
“Param Vir Chakra” as recognition of their bravery and sacrifice.
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CHAPTER III : STUDY OF BATTLES OF INDO-PAK WAR 1965, 1971, AND KARGIL
Introduction
1. The partition of the subcontinent c a m e into effect on15 August 1947, when India gained
independence. Pakistan declared independence a day earlier. At the time of independence the old Indian
Army stood divided between Pakistan and India. Instead of large scale celebrations, riots and mass killing
between Hindus and Muslims in Punjab and Bengal intensified. It also led to acute suffering and misery of
the displaced people, a part from colossal loss of precious human lives and destruction of property due to
communal riots and retribution.
2. Taking advantage of communal strife, in Oct 1947 Pakistani troops soon crossed over into Kashmir to
participate into an undeclared war with India. The tribal' volunteers' along with Pakistani regulars had by then
overrun large tracts of Jammu province and the Valley, which shared a porous border with Pakistan. It was
when they had reached Badgaon, on the suburbs of Srinagar that the Maharaja of J&K signed the Instrument
of Accession and put in a bid for India’s military assistance. Indian Army then swung into action to save J&K.
INDO-PAKISTANI WAR 1965
3. The Indo-Pakistan war of 1965 was a culmination of skirmishes that took place between April 1965
and September 1965 between Pakistan and India. The conflict began following Pakistan’s Operation
Gibraltar, which was designed to infiltrate forces into Jammu and Kashmir to participate in insurgency against
Indian rule. In retaliation, India reacted swiftly and launched a counter attack and a second confrontation with
Pakistan took place in 1965, largely over Kashmir. Pakistani President Ayub Khan launc h ed Operation
Gibraltar in August1 9 6 5 , dur i ng w h i c h s ev era l Pakistani paramilitary troops infiltrated into Indian-
administered Kashmir and attempted to ignite an anti-India agitation in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani leaders
believed that India, which was still recovering from the disastrous Sino-Indian War, would be unable to deal
with a military thrust and a Kashmiri rebellion. Pakistan launched O peration Grand Slam on 1 September,
invading India’s Chamb- Jaurian sector.
4. Offensive on Pakistan. Initially, the Indian Army met with considerable resistance in the
northern sector. After launching prolonged artillery barrages against Pakistan, India was able to capture three
important mountain positions in Kashmir. By 9 September, the Indian Army had made considerable in-roads
into Pakistan. India had its largest haul of Pakistani tanks when the offensive of Pakistan's 1stArmoured
Division was blunted at the Battle of Asal Uttar, which took place on 10 September near Khemkaran in Punjab.
Another tank battle of the war came in the form of the Battle of Chawinda, the largest tank battle in history
after World War II. Pakistan's defeat at the Battle of Asal Uttar and Dograi hastened the end of the conflict.
5. Battle of Dograi. To relieve pressure at Chamb–Jaurian Sector in J&K, 15 Infantry Division

launched offensive in Lahore sector. 3 JAT of 54 Infantry Brigade crossed Ichogil canal and captured the
town ship of Dograi and was just 13 miles from Lahore on 23 September 1965. On23 September 1965 cease
fire was announced. A decision to return back to pre-war positions was taken following the Tashkent
Declaration.
INDO-PAKISTAN WAR 1971
6. An independence mov ement broke out in East Pakistan which was brutally crushed by Pakistani
forces. Due to large-scale atrocities against them, thousands of Bengalis took refuge in neighbouring India
causing major refugee crisis. In early 1971, India declared its full-support for the Bengali rebels, known as
Mukti Bahini, and Indian agents were extensively involved in covert operations to aid them. Wary of India's
growing involvement in the Bengali rebellion, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) launched a preemptive strike on
10 Indian air bases at Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Agra, Adampur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Uttarlai and
Sirsa at 1745 hours on 3 December. This aerial offensive, however, failed to accomplish its stated objectives
and gave India its excuse to declare a full-scale war against Pakistan the same day. By midnight, the Indian
Army, accompanied by Indian Air Force, launched a major three-pronged assault into East Pakistan. The
Indian Army won several battles on the eastern front including the decisive of Battle of Hilli, which was the only
front where the Pakistani Army was able to build up considerable resistance. India's massive early gains was
largely attributed to the speed and flexibility with which Indian armoured divisions moved across East Pakistan.
7. Battle of Longewala. Pakistan launched a counter-attack against India on the western front. On 4
December 1971, ‘A’ company of the 23rd Battalion of India's Punjab Regiment detected and intercepted the
movement of the 51st Infantry Brigade of the Pakistani Army near Ramgarh, Rajasthan. The battle of
Longewala ensured during which the A company, though being out numbered, thwarted the Pakistani advance
until the Indian Air Force directed its fighters to engage the Pakistani tanks. By the time the battle had ended,
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38 Pakistani tanks and 100 armoured vehicles were either destroyed or abandoned. About 200 Pakistani
troops were killed in action during the battle while only 2 Indian soldiers lost their lives. Pakistan suffered
another major defeat on the western front during the Battle of Basantar which was fought from 4 December to
16 December. By the end of the battle, about 66 Pakistani tanks were destroyed and 40 more were captured.
In return, Pakistani forces were able to destroy only 11 Indian tanks. By 16 December, Pakistan had lost size
able territory on both eastern and western fronts.
8. Surrender o f Pakistan Army in Dhaka. Under t h e c o m m a n d o f Lt General J S Arora,

the ‘3 Corps’ of the Indian Army, which had invaded East Pakistan, entered Dhaka and forced Pakistani forces
to surrender on 16 Dec 1971, one day after the Battle of Basantar. After Pakistan's Lt General AAK. Niazi
signed the Instrument of Surrender, India took more than 90,000 Pakistani prisoners of war.
KARGIL CONFLICT- 1999
9. In 1998, India carried out nuclear tests and a few days later, Pakistan responded by more nuclear
tests giving both countries nuclear deterrence capability, although India had exploded three hydrogen bombs
which Pakistan lacks. Diplomatic tension ceased after the Lahore Summit was held in 1999.The sense of
optimism was short-lived, however, since mid-1999 Pakistani paramilitary forces and Kashmiri insurgents
captured deserted, but strategic, Himalayan heights in the Kargil district of India. These had been vacated by
the Indian army during the onset of the inhospitable winter and were supposed to reoccupy in spring. Once
the scale of the Pakistani incursion was realised, the Indian Army quickly mobilized about 200,000 troops and
Operation Vijay was launched.
10. Battle of Tololing. The Battle of Tololing, was one of the pivotal battles in the kargil war between
Indian Armed forces and troops from Northern Light Infantry who were aided by other Pakistan irregulars in
1999. Tololing is a dominating feature overlooking Srinagar-Leh (NH1D) and was vital link. The terrain was
such that frontal attacks had to be launched which resulted in heavy causalities. The three week assault
finally culminated with India taking control of the peak and changing the course of the war. 23 Indian soldiers
were killed in the final assault, resulting in one of the costliest battle of the entire war. Other assaults, slowly
tilted the combat in India's favour. Never the less, some of the posts put up s t i f f resistance, including Tiger
Hill (Point5140) that fell only later in the war.
11. The Indian Army mounted some direct frontal ground assaults which were slow and took a heavy toll
given the steep ascent that had to be made on peaks as high as 18,000 feet (5,500m). Two months into the
conflict, Indian troops had slowly retaken most of the ridges they had lost; according to official count, an
estimated 75%–80% of the intruded area and nearly all high ground was back under Indian control. On 4 July
1999, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif agreed to withdraw Pakistani troops under US pressure and the fighting
came to a gradual halt, but some Pakistani forces remained in positions on the Indian side of the LOC.
12. The Indian Army launched its final attacks in the last week of July; as soon as the Drass sub sector
had been cleared of Pakistani forces, the fighting ceased on 26 July. 26 July has since been marked as ‘Kargil
Vijay Diwas’ (Kargil Victory Day) in India. By the end of the war,India had resumed control of all territory south
and east of the Line of Control, as was established in July 1972 as per the Shimla Accord.
CONCLUSION
13. Wars with Pakistan has been a regular affair in the long history of both countries along with conflicts
with china. This is a compulsive and existential necessity for the Pakistani State controlled by their military.
The sacrifices made by the Indian Army to safeguard the sovereignty and integrity of the nation are great, for
which the whole nation is proud of its achievements.
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CHAPTER IV: WAR MOVIES
1. Introduction. Battles are fought in the wilderness and away from limelight, however ferocious and
destructive they may be. Historians have always tried to piece together those little but significant actions by
individuals and groups bringing out their valour and courage for the consumption of future generations. Here
we will see three visual documentaries on Indo – Pak wars of 1965, 1971 and 1999 to gain further insight on
the subject.
Documentary on Indo – Pak War 1965
2. Screening of documentary on Indo – Pak war 1965.
Documentary on Indo – Pak War 1971
3. Screening of documentary on Indo – Pak war 1971.
Documentary on Kargil Conflict 1999
4. Screening of documentary on Indo – Pak Kargil Conflict, 1999.
CONCLUSION
5. The study of the Indo-Pak War brings out the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces of India. It is
heartening to see the role of Armed Forces in maintaining the sovereignty and integrity of our nation. One must
salute the war heroes and all those who have laid down their lives for the motherland.
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SUMMARY
6. Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE was the first native Indian Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.
He is only among three Indian Army officers to hold the highest rank of Field Marshal. He was appointed as
the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Military in 1949, received the rank of Field Marshal On 14th January
1986 at the age of 87.
7. The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest military decoration award for highest degree of valour
or self-sacrifice in the presence of enemy. The PVC was established on 26 January 1950 by the President of
India. The medal was designed by Mrs Savitri Khanolkar.
8. Maj Shaitan Singh, PVC was awarded ParamVir Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal,
posthumously, for his outstanding leadership during ‘Battle of Rejang La’.
9. Captain Vikram Batra, PVC was posthumously awarded with the ParamVir Chakra for his actions
during the 1999 Kargil Conflict. He led one of the toughest operations in mountain warfare in Indian history.
10. India has fought four wars with Pakistan so far, 1947-48 War,1965 War,1971 War and Kargil Conflict
11. War of 1965.
(a) Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar to support insurgency in J&K against Indian rule.
(b) In retaliation India launched Operation Grand Slam in western sector against Pakistan.
(c) The famous battles of 1965 war include Battle of Asal-Uttar, Battle of Dograi etc.
(d) Battle of Chawinda was the largest tank battle in the history after World War II.
12. War of 1971.
(a) In early1971, India declared its full-support for the Bengali rebels, Known as Mukti Bahini.
(b) Battle of Longewala was fought on 4 December 1971.
(c) On16 December 1971, more than 90000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered at Dhaka.
13. Kargil Conflict 1999 was fought on the heights of Kargil and Drass in 1999. In mid-1999 Pakistani
paramilitary forces and Kashmiri insurgents captured deserted, but strategic, Himalayan heights in the Kargil
district of India. Indian forces painstakingly recaptured all posts one after another in a bloody conflict.
Operation Vijay was declared success on 26 July1999.
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CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION AND LATEST TRENDS
Introduction
1. Communication is the easy transmission of thoughts and ideas from one individual to another and
vice-a-versa and reception and understanding of others ideas in the original form. Various forms of
communications are sign language, voice, written script, line transmission, radio wave, space wave and highly
complex digital communication. In modern battlefield, activities of the army have become very complex and
require frequent communication between commanders and troops to achieve the desired results. Importance
of communications is becoming a major ingredient of modern warfare.
2. Line Communication The invention of telephone by Graham Bell revolutionized the world of
communications as individuals were able to speak directly to each other. This is the basic means of signal
communications for a force which is static. A telephone is by far the best means of signal communication
between individuals following are advantages and disadvantages given below: -
(a) Advantages.
(i) Reliable and practically free from electrical interference.

(ii) Relatively secure.
(iii) Number of circuits and message carrying capacity is more but limited only by
availability of material and manpower.
(b) Disadvantages.
(iv) Vulnerable to physical interference and enemy interception along the entire length of
the route.
(v) Takes time to construct.
(vi) Inflexible once it is laid.
(vii) Expensive in men and material
RADIO COMMUNICATION
3. Radio Communication. Radio is the technology of using radio waves to carry information
such as sound, by systematically modulating properties of electromagnetic energy waves. The information in
the waves can be extracted when radio waves strike an electrical conductor and transformed back into its
original form. Radio communication requires the use of both transmitting and receiving equipment. The
transmitting equipment, which includes a radio transmitter and transmitting antenna, is installed at the point
from which messages are transmitted. The receiving equipment, which includes a radio receiver and receiving
antenna, is installed at the point at which messages are received
4. Wave. A wave can be described as a disturbance that travels through a medium from one location
to another location. Types of waves can broadly be divided in two parts :-
(b) Mechanical Waves. A mechanical wave is a wave that is an oscillation of matter, and
therefore transfers energy through a medium.
(c) Electromagnetic Waves. Electromagnetic waves are waves which can travel through
the vacuum of outer space.
(d) Propagation of Wave. The mode of propagation of electromagnetic waves (EMW) from
transmitter to receiver depends upon the frequency employed. These can be of following types :-
(i) Sky Wave Propagation.

(ii) Space Wave Propagation
(iii) Ground Wave Propagation.
(iv) Tropospheric Scatter.
5. Radio Communication involves Net Radio and Radio Relay.

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Net Radio
6. Net radio is the basic means of signal communication for any mobile force. Efficiency of net radio
communication is appreciably affected by factors such as weather, terrain, power output of the set, state of
training of operators and equipment maintenance. It provides facilities for the following :-
(a) Radio Telephony – Simple one way voice communication, depending on the type of
equipment available.
(b) Radio telegraphy for transmission of message and key conversations.
(c) Tele printers over radio transmission.
7. Advantages.
(a) Vulnerable only at terminal and is therefore reasonably protected from enemy action except
by a direct hit.
(b) Flexible hence can be rapidly re-arranged in the event of regrouping.
(c) Rapid in establishing communication.
(d) Works on the move although range obtained will be much less than when stationary.
(e) Economical in personnel and equipment.
8. Disadvantages.
(a) Inherently insecure and susceptible to enemy interception which necessitates the use of
codes and ciphers with a consequent delay in clearing traffic and overall increase in operating
personnel.
(b) Net radio being inherently insecure demands a considerable degree of security consciousness
on the part of the users. This means adherence to standard procedure and security codes.
Radio Relay
9. Radio relay implies that a series of radio transmitters and receivers normally spaced between 20-
35 Kms apart and are used to provide point signal communication.
10. Advantages.
(a) Replace line with considerable economy of manpower and stores.
(b) It can be operated over area where for reasons of ground or enemy activity use of line may
not be possible.
(c) Provides greater flexibility than line.
(d) Quick to set up and move except in mountainous country.
(e) By its ability to employ multichannel equipment radio relay provides more tele-printer circuits
over one link than can normally be provided over the average field cable. Thus it has much greater
traffic handling capacity.
11. Disadvantages.
(a) Liable to interception and hence insecure. Has relatively greater security than net radio,
depending upon the sitting and direction of the beams.
(b) Liable to interference from enemy jamming although not as much as in the case of net radio.
(c) Terrain between stations must be reasonably suitable to get a ‘quasi optical path’, this
presents difficulty in sitting.
(d) Location of terminal and intermediate stations may not suit tactical layout and may,
therefore, create additional protection requirements.
(e) It cannot work on the move.
(f) Slightly more expensive in men and material than in the case of net radio.
(g) Needs critical sitting.
CHARACTERISTICS OF WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY (MOBILE, WI-FI ETC)
12. Features of Wi-Fi Technology. Wireless

operations permit services, such as a long-range
communications, which are impossible or impractical to
implement with the use of wires. Information is transferred
in this manner over both short and long distances.
13. The following list summarizes some of the

benefits of a Wi-Fi network
(a) Unmatched Mobility and Elasticity.

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Wi-Fi, is allowing the new intensity of connectivity without giving up functions. Wi-Fi introduced
various types of utilities such music streamers that transmit your music to speakers without any wire
you can also play music from the remote computer or any other attached to the network. The most
important now you can play online radio. Wifi technology system is rather remarkable, you can
download songs, send an email and transfer files expediently at sky-scraping speed and you can move
your computer easily because your WiFi network has no cable to disrupt your work so we can say that
it is quite easy, helpful and most of all expedient.
(b) Fortress Technology Wi-Fi providing secure wireless solutions support the growth and
release of a prototype mobile ad hoc wireless network for use in the wireless strategic skirmish.
(c) Support an Entire Age Bracket. Wi-Fi technology has several advantages, it
supports an entire age bracket and create as connection between components on the same network
and have the ability to transfer data between the devices and enable different kinds of devices such
as game, MP3 player, PDA’s and much more!
(d) Convenient and Available Everywhere. Wi-Fi is a convenient technology and where
the network range station exists you are online during travel; you can equip with a Wi-Fi network and
get connected. You will automatically connect to the internet if you are near a hotspot. These days
WiFi exist everywhere with all its wonders.
(e) Faster and Secure With Wi-Fi, you can get a high speed of internet because it is very
fast than DSL and Cable connection you can establish a Wi-Fi network in small space now you don’t
need any professional installation just connect to a power outlet with an Ethernet cord, and start
browsing. Wi-Fi security system for Threats makes it more renewable and its tool protect your VPN
and secure web page. You can easily configure the device to take better performance. The standard
devices, embedded systems, and network security make it more powerful.
(f) Wi-Fi with no Limitation You can use a “Wi-Fi” network with no limitation because it
can connect you worldwide. You can easily cater to your requirements with Wi-Fi networking
applications because the power consumption is not very high as compared to another bandwidth
networks. The future of wireless internet network communications is bright.
(g) Extension of Wi-Fi Technology It is because of this wireless technology that so many
other advancements could take place. Have you even thought of your TV to be supported by WI-FI?
Well if you didn’t, start thinking now. There are smart TV’s in a market that connects to the internet.
Having the internet on TV makes it possible to watch you tube videos, Net Flix and so much more.
Read more about Wi-Fi TV technology on World Wide Web for more information
(h) Cost Reduction. As mentioned above, the absence of wires and cables brings down
cost.
(i) Flexibility. Extended access, cost reductions, and mobility create opportunities for new
applications as well as the possibility of creative new solutions for legacy applications.
TERMINAL EQUIPMENT AND LIMITATIONS OF WI-FI
14. Mobile Telephones. One of the best-known examples of

wireless technology is the mobile phone, also known as a cellular phone,
with more than 4.6 billion mobile cellular subscriptions worldwide as of the
end of 2010.These wireless phones use radio waves from signal-
transmission towers to enable their users to make phone calls from many
locations worldwide.
15. Wireless Data Communications. Wireless data

communications are an essential component of mobile computing. The
various available technologies differ in local availability, coverage range
and performance, and in some circumstances, users must be able to
employ multiple connection types and switch between them.
16. Wi-Fi technology is not perfect and has many flaws that limit its use which are as follows:
(a) Security. Because wireless transmissions can pass through walls, security is an issue.
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(b) Wireless Reception. Varies from area to area, even within your own apartment. It's not
always guaranteed that you'll have a connection to the Internet.
(c) Interference. Call quality is greatly influenced by the environment, is particularly sensitive to
electromagnetic radiation generated by other household appliances.
(d) Compatibility Issue. Despite the global standardization, many devices from different
manufacturers are not fully compatible, which in turn affects the speed of communication
CHARACTERISTICS OF WALKIE / TALKIE
17. A Walkie/Talkie (formally known as a hand held transceiver) are a hand-held, portable, two-way
radio transceiver. Its development during the Second World War is credited to Donald L. Hings, radio
engineer Alfred J.Gross, and engineering teams at Motorola. Where a phone's ear piece is only loud enough
to be heard by the user, a walkie-talkie's built-in speaker can be heard by the user and those in the user’s
immediate vicinity. Hand-held transceivers may be used to communicate between each other, or to vehicle-
mounted or base station.
18. Radio set GP338 Motorola. Defence organizations use hand held radios for a variety of
purposes. Radio Set Gp338 Motorola can communicate on a variety of bands and modulation schemes.
19. Facilities / Features
(a) Facilities.
(i) It is portable and light in weight.
(ii) Can be operated easily.
(iii) It can be operated in VHF/UHF and 2 way simplex mode.
(iv) 128 channel of this radio set can be preset into 8 zone.
(v) Option of selective call facilities available.
(vi) Call alert can be given to receiver station.
(vii) Can select required zone.
(viii) Start/stop facilities of scan operation available.
(ix) Add/Delete from scan list facilities available.
(b) Weight and Measure. Weight and measure of this radio set is as follows:
(i) Dimension with Nickel Metal-Hydride high capacity battery-137x57.5x37.5mm.
(ii) Weight with Nickel Metal-Hydride high capacity battery-420gm.
(c) Frequency Range. Frequency of this radio set is as under:-

(i) 136 MHz to 174 MHz on VHF mode.
(ii) 403 MHz to 470 MHz on UHF mode.
(d) Communication Range. Communication range of this radio set is 4 to 5 Km and 20 to

40 Km with repeater.
(e) Power Supply. Power supply can be provided to this radio set by the high capacity
7.2 volt batteries.
(f) Battery Charging Time. 1

hour for high capacity 7.2 volt batteries.
(i) Power output (HF) 1 to 5W
att.
(ii) Power output (UHF) 1 to 4
Watt.
20. WALKIE/TALKIE. This radio set has

been divided into four portions.
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(a) Top Panel. Contains

On/Off Volume Knob, Channel
Selector Knob, Top Button and
Antenna
(b) Side Button. Name and

functions of the large control on side
panel is Press to Talk Switch and
Right Side Accessory Mount.
(c) Front Panel. There are a

total of six buttons i.e. Exit Key, Up
Key, and Menu Select Key. Front
Panel Key Pad. This is an
alphanumeric keypad. There are 10 keys on this pad from 0 to 9. One key star and one extract key.
LCD Display. This is a 14-character LCD display window and 14 types of indicators are displayed.
(d) Back Panel. The battery is fixed on this back panel of radio.
LATEST TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNICATION
Tropo Scatter, Modem, Fax, and Telex
21. Tropo scatter. The lower layer of the atmosphere below 15

Km height is called tropospheric region. Communication carried out
in this layer use the principle of tropo scatter. In this system micro
waves are transmitted in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Super
High Frequency (SHF) band to achieve Radio Communication over
the horizon covering a range between 70 Km to 1000 Km.
22. MODEM (Modular-Demodulator). This device is

used to convert computer generated output (Digital signals) that
can be transmitted on a telephone line. Modems are required at
both the sending and receiving computers.
23. Fax. This is common short form of FACSIMILE which is

one of the memory type electronic mail and message systems with
the following advantages:-
(a) Can transmit graphics as well as

Alpha numeric information (letters and numbers).
(b) Reduce time and eliminates transmission error.
(c) Use any transmission medium eg. Telephone, line, micro radio wave.
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24. Telex. This is the abbreviated form of TELE PRINTER

EXCHANGE. As cable is used in this type of communication devices to
connect two such instruments it restricts its range of operation.
(a) Advantage.
(i) Re-generative repeaters in a network can increase
range; however voice signal cannot be re-generated.
(ii) Can be used over a telephone network.
(iii) Can receive messages when unattended.
(iv) Message is recorded in a printer form.
(b) Disadvantages.
(i) The Equipment is costlier than a telephone set.
(ii) Key in error due to the need for a human operator
to send-receive message.
(iii) Lack of privacy since any one can read the printed output.
25. Satellite. Satellites are used for many purposes. Common types include military and civilian
Earth observation satellites, communications satellites, navigation satellites, weather satellites, and space
telescopes. Space stations and human spacecraft in orbit are also satellites. Satellite orbits vary greatly,
depending on the purpose of the satellite, and are classified in a number of ways. Well-known (overlapping)
classes include low Earth orbit, polar orbit, and geostationary orbit.
26. Optical Fibre Communication Computer System. Hollow tubes made of corning glass with an
outer protective coating of rubber/plastic etc. are what constitute optical fibers. These fibers are very delicate
and small in diameter.
(a) Advantages.
(i) It has wide band width carrying different types of information from low speed voice
signal to high speed computer data.
(ii) Less power requirement.
(iii) Small cable size.
(iv) No electromagnetic interference.
(b) Disadvantages.
(i) Expensive in terms of equipment and manufacturing.

(ii) Requirement of experts to run the system
27. Computer System. Strictly speaking a computer is any calculating device. The name is derived
from a Latin word “Computer” meaning to reckon or compute. However, the term computer has come to mean
a special type of calculating machine having certain characteristics.
28. Internet. It provides an instant, trouble free and cheap means of communications. Internet is
therefore a collection of individual data networks connected together in such a way that data can be exchanged
back and forth between networks widely separated. Electronic Mail, Web- Browsing and Voice Mail are the
main facilities of internet.
29. Cell Phone. Cellular radio network was first introduced in 1980. It provides a mobile subscriber
access to the global telephone network. It is a rapidly expanding technology with high rates of obsolescence.
30. Multimedia. It is a computer technology that displays information using a combination of full motion
video animation, sound graphics and text with high degree of user interaction.
31. Video-Conferencing Systems. These provide the full benefits of face to face communication
with sound, graphics and simultaneous transmission of data. The system enables people widely separated
geographically to inter- act without having to meet at one place.
32. Videophone. It is a system that enables us to transmit an image via digital tele network, making
visual contact has been made possible over great distances, apart from transferring speech. Facilities provided
by videophone are:
(a) Can transmit speech as well as colour video.
(b) Conduct of video conferences.
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(c) Called subscriber is seen on the monitor.

(d) High quality of voice.
(e) Speed of sending/ receiving can be adjusted by the user.
(f) Map over-lays can be transmitted.
Information Technology
33. Information Technology or IT for short, refers to the creation, gathering, processing, storage,
presentation and dissemination of information, and also the processes and devices that enable all this to be
done. IT stands firmly on the hardware and software of a computer and the telecommunications infrastructure.
What has made the big difference in recent years is not the fact that individual computers have dramatically
improved in their capabilities, but that all those information islands are being connected by digital highways
made possible through the use of the telecommunications infrastructure by the computers, which, largely
explains why the internet and the WWW have begun to play such a significant role in our use of computers.
CONCLUSION
34. Today the technology has advanced in all spheres of

life. Even the defence forces are well poised to exploit the
state-of-art modern communication techniques for meeting the
requirements of the Indian Army in the 21st century. Some of
the areas where the army is already in the process of exploiting
are the Cellular Radio (both GSM & CDMA), WLL, mobile
trunked radio, mobile satellite systems, OFC and so on.
Therefore, it is very important to be well versed with the latest
trends in information technology to gain maximum advantage
from the same
SUMMARY
35. Line. This is the basic means of signal communications for a force which is static.
36. Radio Communication. Radio communication involves Net Radio and Radio Relay. Net radio is the
basic means of signal communication for any mobile force.
37. Radio Relay. Radio relay implies that a series of radio transmitters and receivers normally spaced
between 20-35 Km apart and are used to provide point signal.
38. Wireless. Wireless operations permit services, such as a long-range communications, that are
impossible or impractical to implement with the use of wires.
39. Mobile Telephones. These wireless phones use radio waves from signal-transmission towers to
enable their users to make phone calls from many locations worldwide.
40. Wireless Data Communications. Wireless data communications are an essential component of mobile
computing. The various available technologies differ in local availability, coverage range and performance.
41. Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network that enables portable computing devices to connect
easily to the Internet. Wi-Fi has become the de facto standard for access in private homes, within offices, and
at public hotspots. Cellular data service offers coverage within a range of 10-15 miles from the nearest cell
site.
42. A walkie-talkie is a hand-held, portable, two-way radio transceiver.
43. Troposcatter is a system in which micro waves are transmitted in the UHF and SHF band to achieve
radio communication over the horizon covering a range between 70 Km to 1000 Km.
44. Modem (modulator-demodulator) is a network hardware device that modulates one or more carrier
wave signals to encode digital information for transmission and demodulates signals to decode the transmitted
information.
45. A satellite is an artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit. Such object is sometimes
called artificial satellite to distinguish them from natural satellites such as Earth’s Moon.
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46. Satellites are used for a large number of purposes. Common types include military and civilian earth
observation satellites, communications satellites, navigation satellites, weather satellites, and research
satellites.
47. Multimedia is content that uses a combination of different content forms such as text, audio, images,
animation, video and interactive content. Multimedia contrasts with media that use only rudimentary computer
displays such as text-only or traditional forms of printed or hand-produced material.

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JD/JW

CADET’S HAND BOOK (ARMY)

Lieutenant General Rajeev Chopra, AVSM, DG NCC

Brigadier SP Sinha, Group Commander, Ghaziabad (UP)

CONSULTATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

Brigadier Ajay Kumar Mahajan, Brig Trg, HQ, DG NCC

Mr Jai Prakash, Senior Assistant

JD / JW (ARMY) SPECIALISED SUBJECTS

3 Field Craft & Battle Craft 18 09 27

JD/JW (ARMY) SPECIALISED SUBJECTS

3 Field Craft & Battle Craft 34 52

1. AF-1 Army, Police and Central Armed Police Forces I 03 01 08

3. MR-1 Introduction to Map Reading I 03 21 28

Conduct of Map Reading, Google Tourist Maps and I 06

Field Craft & Battle Craft

Central Command Lucknow

Eastern Command Kolkata

Northern Command Udhampur

Southern Command Pune

South Western Command Jaipur

Western Command Chandimandir

Army Training Command Shimla

Andaman & Nicobar Command Andaman

Strategic Force Command New Delhi

Constituents of the Navy

POLICE ORGANISATIONS & CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

9. Central Armed Police Forces & Other Police Organisations

10. Central Investigation and Intelligence Institutions of Police Organisations: -

(a) Central Bureau of Investigation.

11. Central Forensic Institutions of Police Organisations:-

(a) Central Forensic Science Laboratory.

State Police Organisations

BADGES OF RANKS, HONOURS AND AWARDS IN ARMED FORCES,

BADGES OF RANK - ARMY

Commissioned Officers - Army

13. Commissioned Officers of

Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Army

14. The second set of officers in the Army is Junior

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Army

15. The third set of officers is the Non-Commissioned

BADGES OF RANK- NAVY

Commissioned Officers Navy

16. Admiral of the Fleet is an

Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Navy

17. The badges of rank worn by Junior

Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Navy

18. The badges of rank worn by the NCOs are

PETTY OFFICER LEADING LEADING

BADGES OF RANK- AIR FORCE

Commissioned Officers Air Force

19. Marshall of the Air Force is an

Junior Commissioned Officers

20. The badges of rank worn by

Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Air Force

21. The badges of rank worn by these NCOs

BADGES OF RANK- POLICE & CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

22. The badges of ranks worn by CAPF &

HONOURS AND AWARDS