30 Questions
Who serves as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Army?
President of India
What is the role of the Chief of Army Staff in the Indian Army?
Head of the Indian Army and responsible for all army activities
What is the rank of the officer who commands the Command Headquarters?
Lieutenant General
How many theatre Commands is the whole country divided into?
Seven
Who is the second longest standing Army in the world?
Indian Army
Who is the head of the Indian Army?
Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
What is the role of a Sqn/lodger unit in relation to a Wing/Station?
It is a lodger to a Wing/Station and depends fully on that Wing/Station for its administration.
What is the IAF's focus when it comes to modernization?
Phased manner
What is the IAF's status in terms of air power globally?
Credible air power
Which units control all operational units in the Air Force?
The Western, Central, Eastern, South Western, Southern Air Commands.
What is the responsibility of the Training Command?
Training of Officers and Airmen in all flying and ground training.
What will play a decisive role in future conflicts according to the text?
Primacy of Air Power
What does the Maintenance Command oversee?
Maintenance, repair and storage of aircraft, MT, Signal equipment, Armament, Ammunition and explosives etc.
What is the IAF's role as a 'Component of National Power'?
Applied quickly and decisively
What capabilities has the IAF reoriented itself to?
Multi-role platforms and equipment, multi-skill personnel
What is the role of the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief?
Overall operational command over all Air Force units.
What dictates the need to protect security interests extending from the Persian Gulf to the Straits of Malacca?
Rapid economic growth of the country
Which command handles the training of paratroopers for airborne operations?
Operational Commands.
What is the primary role of the Air Force in India?
The air defence of the country, guarding the air space from enemy intrusion.
What is the secondary role of the Indian Air Force?
To aid the civil power in maintaining law and order and providing relief during natural calamities.
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the Indian Republic?
The President.
What is the aim of teaching NCC cadets about the organization of the IAF?
To provide knowledge about the structure and functioning of the IAF.
What does the Air Force provide support to, besides the Army and Navy?
Aid to civil power in maintaining law and order and relief during natural calamities.
What is a Station/Wing in the Air Force responsible for?
Its own administration as a self-accounting unit.
Who serves as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy?
The President of India
What is the primary objective of the Indian Navy?
To secure the nation's maritime borders
Where is the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy) located?
New Delhi
How many destroyers does the Indian Navy have as of 2017?
11
What is the rank of the Chief of Naval Staff in the Indian Navy?
Admiral
How many personnel does the Indian Navy have as of 2017?
67,109
Learn about the basic organization of the Armed Forces focusing on the command and control structure, with insights on the Indian Army. Ideal for NCC cadets and anyone interested in understanding India's security requirements.
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