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Army recruitment from specific regions and ethnicity
Brigade of the Guards was conceived on the lines of the British Cold Stream Guards by late Field Marshal K M Cariappa.The Brigade of The Guards is a mechanised infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It was raised as the first “all India”, “all class” infantry regiment of the Army where troops from all parts of India serve together, as opposed to other regiments that recruit from specific regions, ethnic groups or religions.
Bold experiment of Indian Army
For the Indian Army with its background of over two hundred years wherein there was no thought ever of mixing different classes within an infantry unit, this was indeed a bold experiment, and as such, it was watched carefully not only by the Army but by the Government and the Nation. The question uppermost in everyone’s mind was whether this would promote national integration, and whether the men thus bound, fight with the same zeal as they did in the name of their class Brigade of the Guards was conceived on the lines of the British Cold Stream Guards by late Field Marshal K M Cariappa.
7 commands and their location
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Indian Army Organizational Hierarchy
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Regiment definition in Indian army
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A Regiment is a fighting force formation which may comprise of smaller fighting units called Battalions. The regiments of the Indian Army’s Infantry include the Brigade of the Guards, Rajputana Rifles, Gorkha Rifles, Punjab Regiment, etc. Eg: The Maratha Light Infantry The Gorkha Rifles The Jat Regiment The Rajput Regiment The Mahar Regiment The Bihar Regiment The Jammu & Kashmir Rifles The Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry The Naga Regiment The Assam Rifles The Ladakh Scouts The Sikkim Scouts The Arunachal Scouts Rashtriya Rifles Other regiments include: Mechanized Infantry The Armoured Corp The Regiment of Artillery Army Air Defence Army Aviation Corps The Corps of Engineers The Corps of Signals
What inspired you to join Indian Army?
The obsession with uniform led me to choose NCC . There are many reasons. I remember when I was in RDC in year 2019. Lieutenant Bhavana Kasturi mam had visited our AP and T directorate cantonment area. Luckily, I had come there with my buddy to collect snacks at 11am and refill our bottles. She seemed to be very tired. She had a kind of aura jo maine kahi nahi experience kiya tha. I got very curious about what is that which is keeping her so motivated. I was keenly listening to her every word. She was having conversation with our GCI Bala mam was very close to her. When she created history by becoming the first woman to lead an all-men contingent at the parade at Rajpath on 70th Republic day. I was totally in awe.
Then when I heard about The all-women Assam Rifles contingent participated for the first time in aRepublic Day parade. Major Khushboo Kanwar, a 30-year-old mother,lead the contingent of the Assam Rifles. I still remember Major Khusboo Kanwars words “I am the daughter of a bus conductor from Rajasthan and if I can accomplish this, any girl can fulfil her dream.”
And the best part the real daredevil Captain Shikha Surabhi, from the Corps of Signals did a heart-in-the-mouth stunt, standing atop the seat of a moving motorcycle and saluting the President of India. All my perceptions got cleared “Men and women were marching shoulder-to-shoulder to serve the nation,”
In NCC after having a close peek into the Indian Army. I was convinced that Yes!! This is the organisation where I want to be a part of lead my life more than ordinary. Coz, yeh dil maange more.
When is Army day?
15 jan.
On 15 January 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa, who was then a Lieutenant General, took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British person to hold that post. This day is celebrated as Army Day in India annually.
Motto of Indian Army?
Service before self
When is navy day?
What is the motto?
Every year, Indian Navy Day is celebrated on 4th December to respect the Indian Navy’s counter-attack in Operation Trident during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971.
Sam no varunah.
Be auspicious unto us Oh Varuna
When is airforce day?
Motto?
This day recalls the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to assist the army fighting on the ground. The day also aims to increase awareness about the Indian Air Force, also known as the ‘Bhartiya Vayu Sena’, as an organisation dedicated to enhancing national security and authority.
Touch the sky with glory
When is National armed forces flag day? Why?
7th December
Since 1949, 7th December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day throughout the country to honor the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought on our borders to safeguard the country’s honor. There cannot be a nobler cause than laying down ones life for the country.
Any PVC or MVC from your tirupati? Or Maj Gen Chittoor Venugopal
Major General Chittoor Venugopal was commissioned into the Indian Army in the 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), on 10 December 1950.
At the time of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, he held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was commanding the 5/1 Gurkha Rifles battalion which was deployed in Jessore area of the Eastern sector. On 4 December 1971, his battalion encountered well fortified Pakistani positions at Uthali and Darsana which had a series of concrete pillboxes interconnected with elaborate communication trenches. Lieutenant Colonel Venugopal laid a meticulous plan of attack and showing disregard for his own safety, personally led the attack. After capturing the two positions, the 5/1 Gurkha Rifles battalion pursued the withdrawing enemy troops, giving them no rest or time to regroup, leading to the capture of Jhenida three days later. For his leadership and aggressive battle planning resulting in large military gains, he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second highest gallantry award.
Pillboxes used in war.
A pillbox is a type of blockhouse, or concrete dug-in guard-post, normally equipped with loopholes through which defenders can fire weapons. It is in effect a trench firing step, hardened to protect against small-arms fire and grenades, and raised to improve the field of fire
Lt Manoj Kumar Pandey explain him with adjectives
Bravery Courage Personal valour Leadership Devotion of duty
Conspicuous bravery
Indomitable courage, death defying courage
Exemplary personal valour
Outstanding leadership
Devotion of duty of an exceptionally high order
Phenomenal inspiration
Supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of army
Terms to be used for war heroes
Kastamaina task assign chesaru
Idey samayam nenu ento chupinchadaniki
Konda ekkutundaga satruvu daadi valani almost odinchesindi
They were assigned with an arduous task
He realised it was time to prove his patriotic fervor and mettle
Meanwhile, heavy onslaught from the enemy almost stalled their advance.
Despite the numerous bullet injuries his determination remained firm as rock and refusing to retreat, continued the assault on the pakistani personnel. His ferocious and fearless act helped in neutralising the enemy fire.
