Tell about Indian Army?

It is a hazardous task to give rapid promotion to junior officers but we are sure they will justify the confidence of the nation placed in them. The Indian Army has three wings-land forces, navy and air force.

The Chiefs of the three forces are directly under the President of India, who is the Supreme Commander of our armed forces. The three wings of the Indian Army need to be strengthened.

It is a pity that some of the leaders of our country failed to foresee the Chinese threat and slowed down defense production. The India-China war has served a useful purpose.

With the aid of friendly nations we will soon make up the loss.

Let every Indian soldier remember the inspiring message of one of the ablest leaders of India, Sardar Patel:- “The deeds of gallantry you performed in the two Great wars adorn the pages of world history.

Even the enemy recognised your merit in war. You proved yourself first-class soldiers, inferior to none in the world. But then you fought for others. Now you have to fight for your own country, your beloved India. “

“You should prepare yourself for the responsibility which will continue to increase.

“You should prepare yourself for the responsibility which will continue to increase. We have won the freedom. It is for you to guard it. You have to make an all-round effort to maintain and consolidate it. Let the discharge of your duties be your privilege. You will enhance the reputation of your country and the country will be proud of you.”

Bhāratīya Thalasēnā) is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Army came into being when India gained independence in 1947, and inherited most of the infrastructure of the British Indian Army that were located in post-partition India.

Since independence, the army has been involved in four wars with neighbouring Pakistan and one with the People's Republic of China.

Other major operations undertaken by the army include Operation Vijay, Operation Meghdoot and Operation Cactus. Apart from conflicts, the army has also been an active

Most of the army equipment is imported, but efforts are being made to manufacture indigenous equipment.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed a range of weapons for the Indian Army ranging from small arms, artillery, radars and the Arjuntank.

All Indian Military small-arms are manufactured under the umbrella administration of the Ordnance Factories Board, with principal Firearm manufacturing facilities in Ichhapore, Cossipore, Kanpur,

The Indian National Small Arms System (INSAS) rifle.

The Army Aviation Corps is the main body of the Indian Army for tactical air transport, reconnaissance, and medical evacuation, while Indian Air Force's helicopter assets are responsible for assisting the army troop transport and close air support.

Life of soldier is really tough. He is all the time on duty, even beyond his normal working hours.

Indian soldier is known for his sense of duty and dedication. He is a true patriot, always prepared to lay down his life in the service of his motherland.

He has to undergo a rigorous training before taking up his job as a regular soldier.

He is ready to accept any challenge any time, in any part of the country. In war time, he fights at the front.

When there is peace he helps the government in meeting any emergency or calamity that the country may be called upon to face.

He works in sun or shine, snow or shower, without any complaint or hesitation.

May God help him to maintain the glory and integrity of this great country.

After India earned her independence, a meeting was called by the then Prime Minister Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru. It was the first chaired organized meeting that was held with the sole motive of electing the first General of Indian Army. Mr. Nehru suggested that a British be appointed as the General of Indian Army because no Indian soldier had a prior experience of leading an entire army.

While everyone in the room agreed to the suggestion, a soldier named Lt. General Nathu Singh Rathore raised his voice and said, “You see, sir, we don’t have enough experience to lead a nation, too. So shouldn’t we appoint a British person as first PM of India?” Hearing this, the entire room went silent.