Indian Armed Forces Overview

Overview of the Indian Armed Forces

• Responsible for defending India, overseen by the Government of India.
• The President serves as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The Ministry of Defence formulates policies and allocates resources for the Armed Forces.
• Comprises three main branches: Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.

The Indian Army

• Motto: Seva Parmo Dharma (Service Before Self).
• Celebration: Army Day is observed on 15 January each year.
• Leadership: Chief of Army Staff holds the rank of General.

The Indian Navy

• Motto: Sam no Varunah (Be auspicious unto us Oh Varuna).
• Celebration: Navy Day is celebrated on 4 December annually.
• Leadership: Chief of the Naval Staff is the Admiral.

The Indian Air Force

• Motto: Nabhah Sprisham Deeptam (Touch the Sky with Glory).
• Celebration: Air Force Day falls on 8 October.
• Leadership: Chief of the Indian Air Force is the Air Chief Marshal.

Commissioned Ranks in the Indian Armed Forces

• Army: Ranks include General, Lieutenant General, Major General, Brigadier, Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain, and Lieutenant.
• Navy: Corresponding ranks are Admiral, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Commodore, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant, and Sub-Lieutenant.
• Air Force: Equivalent ranks include Air Chief Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Vice Marshal, Air Commodore, Group Captain, Wing Commander, Squadron Leader, Flight Lieutenant, and Flying Officer.