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1 NATIONAL CADET CORPS SPECIALISED SUBJECTS SD/SW Directorate General of NCC Ministry of Defence RK Puram, New Delhi,110066 By Order May 2013 Director General NCC  2 ARMED FORCES -1 BASIC ORGANISATION OF ARMED FORCES Code - AF-1 Period - One Type - Lecture Term - I ____________________________________________________________________________ Training Aids 1. OHP, Computer slides, pointer, screen, black board and chalk. Time Plan 2. (a) Introduction. - 05 mins (b) Command and control - 10 mins (c) Headquarters and formation headquarters - 10 mins (d) Navy and Air Force - 10 mins (e) Conclusion - 05 mins INTRODUCTION 1. As a Cadet of the NCC, it is very important to understand the basic organisation of the Indian Army at a macro level. A look at the command and control structure shows how finely it has been tuned to meet India‟s threat perception based on the major wars that it has fought and the present day geo-political scenario. AIM 2. To acquaint the cadets about basic organization of Armed Forces. PREVIEW 3. The lecture will be conducted in the following parts:- (a) Part I - Command and Control. (b) Part II - Headquarters and Formation Headquarters. (c) Part III - Navy and Air force  3 PART I-COMMAND AND CONTROL 4. Command. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of all the Armed Forces of the Country. The Chief of Army Staff is the head of the Indian Army and is responsible for the command, training, operations and administration. He carries out these functions through Army Headquarters. (Army HQ) of the 1.1 million strong force. A number of Staff Officers assist him, such as Principle Staff Officers(PSOs),Head of Arms and Services, etc. A Vice Chief and two Deputy Chiefs of Army Staff handle coordination. PART II : HEADQUARTERS AND FORMATION HEADQUARTERS 5. Command Headquarters.The whole country is divided into seven Commands. These are Northern, Western, Central, Southern, South Western, Eastern and Training Command. The Command HQ exercises operational responsibility. It is commanded by an officer of the rank of Lt General who is called Army Commander. 6. Field Formation.Combat formations are grouped asCorps, Divisions and Brigades. These are commanded by an officer of the rank of Lt General, Maj General and Brig respectively. These are field forces. The Corps are further divided as” Holding‟ and “Strike” Corps depending on their role. A defence oriented Corps is the “Holding” Corps whereas the “Strike” Corps is for offensive operations. The Corps Head Quarters handles 03 to 05 Divisions. The Army has in its Order of Battle, Mountain Divisions, Infantry Divisions, Armoured Divisions and Mechanised Divisions. Independent Brigade Groups and Brigades which may be Armoured, Mechanised, Parachute, Engineer, Air defence, Field Artillery or Infantry/Mountain Brigades. 7. Static Formations (Area and Sub Area Headquarters). These are commanded by an officer of the rank of Lt General and Maj General respectively. These span the length and breadth of the Country. These look after infrastructural assets, lines of communications, civil- military liaison etc. PART III : NAVY AND AIR FORCE 8. Enveloping the country from almost three sides and stretching over 6000 Kms of our coast line, the sea has always exerted decisive influence of India‟s freedom, trade, commerce, and culture. Constituents of the Navy. 9. The Indian Navy is equipped with several ships of different types and naval aircrafts. Shore facilities have been provided at various places in the country to train personnel for the Navy, repair ships and aircrafts, and provide the fleets with logistic support. Organisation and Administration. 10. The Naval Headquarters at New Delhi exercises administrative and operational control over the Navy through various “Administrative Authorities”. For this purpose the Navy is divided into three commands. These are : -  4 (a) Western Naval Command with HQ at Mumbai. (b) Eastern Naval Command with HQ at Vishakhapatnam. (c) Southern Naval Command with HQ at Cochin. 11. The Navy has at present two fleets, viz the Western Fleet and the Eastern Fleet, each commanded by Flag Officer of the rank of a Rear Admiral. The Southern Naval Command is basically a Training Command governing the Training Establishments in the Indian Navy. It has under its command an afloat Training Squadron. It is also allotted operational ships or aircraft from time to time as the situation warrants. 12. Indian Air Force is the youngest of the three Services. It was in 1932 that an Act was passed in Indian Legislature for establishing the Indian Air Force on the recommendations of Skeen Committee. Organisation. 13. Air Headquarters. (a) Air Headquarters comprises the Chief of the Air Staff and his principal staff officers. (b) The staff of Air Headquarters consists of three branches, viz the Air Staff, Administrative and Maintenance branches, each being organized into Directorates. Commands. 14. The Air Force is organized into seven commands which are functionally and administratively control by Air HQ. Each Command is placed under the command of an Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief. The Commands are : - (a) Western Air Command. (b) Central Air Command. (c) Eastern Air Command. (d) South Western Air Command. (e) Southern Air Command. (f) Training Command. (g) Maintenance Command. 15. These commands have a number of formations under them.  5 CONCLUSION 16. Thus, the Organisation of the Army is structured in a manner to facilitate ease of coordination of the functioning of the Army with the nucleus being the Army Head quarters and the various Formations down the Chain of Command.  6 ARMED FORCES 2: BASIC ORGANISATION OF ARMY Code - AF-2 Period - Two Type - Lecture Term - I ____________________________________________________________________________ Training Aids 1. OHP, Computer slides, pointer, screen, black board and chalk. Time Plan 2. (a) Introduction - 05 mins (b) Part I-Command and control - 10 mins (c) Part II-Fighting Arms - 20 mins (d) Part III-Supporting Arms - 15 mins (e) Part IV-Supporting Services - 20 mins (e) Conclusion - 10 mins INTRODUCTION 1. The present day Indian Army owes its origin to British days. It was then used as an instrument for the expansion and preservation of the British Empire.At the time of independence in 1947, due to partition of the sub-contingent, the old Indian Army was also divided. Since then the Army has continued to be re-organised and modernised.The Army since independence has taken part in the following major operations in defence of our borders.- (a) Kashmir Operations against Pakistan 1947-48. (b) Sino-Indian Operations in NEFA (Arunachal) and Ladakh 1962. (c) Indo-Pak war 1965. (d) Indo-Pak war 1971.  7 (e) Kargil conflict 1999. AIM 2. To acquaint cadets about the basic organization of the Army. PREVIEW 3. The lecture will be conducted in the following parts: - (a) Part I - Command and control (b) Part II - Fighting Arms (c) Part III - Supporting Arms (d) Part IV - Supporting Services PART I: COMMAND AND CONTROL Command and Control 4. In addition, Army has taken part in peace keeping missions under United Nations in various parts of the world. Services of the Army have been extensively utilised in aid of civil authorities during natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes. 5. The Army today is self-reliant in respect of its requirements of conventional weapons and is fully geared to meet any external aggression on our borders. 6. Command. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of all the Armed Forces of the Country. The Chief of Army Staff is the head of the Indian Army and is responsible for its command training, operations and administration. He carries out these functions through Army Headquarters. (Army HQ).To the entire army, now some 1.1 million strong, he is the Chief. A number of Staff Officers assist him, such as Principle Staff Officers(PSOs),Head of Arms and Services, etc. A Vice Chief and two Deputy Chiefs of Army Staff handle coordination. 7. Command Headquarters. The whole country is divided into seven Commands. These are Northern, Western, Central, Southern, South Western, Eastern and Training Command. The Command HQ exercises operational responsibility. It is commanded by an Officer of the rank of Lt General called Army Commander. 8. Field Formation. The Combat Commands are grouped as Corps,Divisions and Brigades. These are commanded by an officer of the rank of Lt General , Maj General and Brig respectively. These are field forces. The Corps are further divided as” Holding‟ and “Strike” Corps depending on their role. A defence oriented Corps is the “Holding” Corps whereas a Reserve is the “Strike” Corps.The Corp Head Quarters handle 03 to 05 Divisions. The Army has in its Order of Battle, Mountain Divisions, Infantry Divisions, Armoured Divisions and  8 Mechanised Divisions. Independent Brigade groups may be Armoured, Mechanised, Parachute, Engineer, Air defence, Field Artillery or Infantry/Mountain Brigades. 9. Static Formations. Area and Sub Area Headquarters. These are commanded by an Officer of the rank of Lt General , Maj General and Brig respectively. These span the length and breadth of the country. These look after infrastructural assets, Lines of Communications, Civil-military Liaison etc. PART II: FIGHTING ARMS 10. Armour. Armour by virtue of its mobility, fire power protection and shock action is most aptly suited for present day battle field environment. The basic role of amour is to destroy the enemy by relentless, mobile offensive action, both in offensive and defensive operation. An Armd Regt has 45 tanks. In India we have TK T-72,TK T-90 & MBT Arjun tanks. 11. Infantry. Infantry is essentially an arm of close combat. Its role in attack is to close in with the enemy and destroy or capture him and hold ground. In Defence it is to hold ground against all forms of attack. It is also employed in counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations. 12. Mechanized Infantry. It is infantry with enhanced mobility and fire power. Mechanized Infantry moves in armoured personnel carrier (APC) which has adequate protection against small arms fire. Their mobility in conjunction with Armour enables own troops to obtain most favorable decision in battle. The emphasis is on mobility fire power and maneuver rather than manpower. The eqpt used are BMP- I & II. PART III: SUPPORTING ARMS 13. Artillery. Artillery provides heavy volume of fire at long ranges to damage and destroy enemy position before it can be physically captured and occupied by own ground forces. 14. Engineers. The Corps of Engineers consists of three major constituents namely Combat Engineers, MES and Border Roads. The Corps also provides Officers to the military survey and DRDO. In wars they provide mobility to own forces by constructing bridges, tracks and helipads. They also deny the same to the enemy by creating obstacles such as laying of mine fields and demolition of bridges. 15. Army Air Defence.Army Air Defence is equipped with air defence guns and Short and Medium range surface to air missile systems. Alongwith air force it provides air defence to mobile forces, Vulnerable Areas and Vulnerable Points. 16. Army aviation Corps. The role of Army Aviation corps is reconnaissance and observation by controlling artillery and infantry mortar fire from air and also to provide commanders and staff, rapid means for liaison visits and recce. It is ideally suited for evacuation of battle casualties. They use the Chetak helicopters for logistic tasks and the Cheetahs for aggressive tasks. 17. Signals. The role of Signals is to provide radio, Radio Relay and line communication and establish Signal centres during war and peace. It also monitors enemies  9 communication systems. It is also responsible for cyber security. Its vision in the 21st century is to achieve electronic and information superiority for effective functioning of the Army. PART III: SUPPORTING SERVICES 18. These elements provide administrative cover to the fighting and supporting arms thus enabling them to carry out their task. The services and their functions are.- (a) Army Service Corps. It constitutes that part of the Army which is concerned with the planning and execution of logistic support for the fighting formations. It is primarily responsible for provisioning, procurement and distribution of Supplies, Fuels, Oils & lubricants, hygiene Chemicals and miscellaneous items to Army, Air Force and where required to Navy also. The operation of mechanical transport, (except 1st line) and the provision and operation of Animal transport is also a responsibility of the Army Supply Corps. (b) Army Medical Corps. It provides medical cover during operations as well as in peace stations to troops and their families. (c) Army Ordnance Corps. It is responsible to provide logistic support to the Army during war & peace. The logistic function involves the provisioning & procuring of all stores required for operations and maintenance. (d) Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. The major role of EME is repair ,recovery and maintenance of all vehicles ,arms, electrical, electronics and mechanical equipment. (e) Remount and Veterinary Corps. The role is breeding, procurement, caring and training of Animals. It is also involved in disease diagnosis and treatment of animals. It trains Army Dog trainers and also carries out inspection of foods of animal origin. (f) Army Education Corps. It is involved in human resource development through imparting higher education to the troops. (g) The Intelligence Corps. Its role is to gather intelligence of the enemy and prevent leakage of own information to the enemy. (h) The Corps of Military Police. Its role is to preserve good order and discipline and to prevent breaches of the same by persons in or attached to regular Army. It also assists in movement of men, material and vehicles during peace /war. (j) Judge Advocate General Branch. It deals with legal matters relating to Armed Forces. (k) Army Physical Training Corps. Its role is to impart physical education and develop sports in Armed Forces.  10 (l) The Pioneer Corps. Its role is to provide disciplined and well trained manpower where civilian labour is either not available or its employment is not desirable for security reasons. They are mostly committed in operational areas. (m) Defence Security Corps.Its role is to protect Defence /installations under specific instructions of the Govt of India against minor sabotage and pilferage. The DSC provides armed security staff, static guards, searchers, escorts and mobile patrols by day & night.  11 ARMED FORCES-3: BADGES AND RANKS Code - AF-3 Period - One Type - Lecture Term - I _____________________________________________________________________ Training Aids 1. OHP, Computer slides, pointer, screen, black board and chalk. Time Plan 2. (a) Introduction. - 05 mins (b) Badges of rank-Army - 10 mins (c) Badges of rank –Navy - 10 mins (d) Badges of rank-Air force - 10 mins (e) Conclusion - 05 mins INTRODUCTION 3. Commissioned Officers. Officers of the Army are leaders who lead everything from a company all the way to a corps and higher. Field Marshal is a honorary rank given to a General for his invaluable service and will continue to serve the rest of his term with the honorary rank. S.H.F. Manekshaw was Army Chief when India went to war in 1971 against Pakistan. In recognition of his services, he was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal.The first in post-independent India, on 01 January 1973. Field Marshal Manekshaw completed his term of office, as Army Chief, just a fortnight later on 15 January 1973. Field Marshal K.M. Crappa was also elevated to this honorary rank in 1986, after he had retired in 1953. The badges of ranks worn by commissioned officers is as given under :-  12 2. Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). The second set of Officers in the Army are Junior Commissioned Officers. The soldiers who become JCOs join the Army as sepoys and come up through the NCO ranks. The ranks of Sub Maj , Sub and Nb/Sub are used in the Infantry while the ranks of Risaldar Major, Risaldar and Nb Risaldar are used in the Armd Corps. The badges of rank worn by the JCOs are :-  13 3. NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO). The Third set of Officers are the Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs). These ranks are given to Jawans according to their merit and seniority. The rank badges for NCOs are :-  14 NAVY 4. Commissioned Officers. Admiral of the Fleet is a honorary rank given to an admiral for his invaluable service and will continue to serve the rest of his term with the honorary rank. The rank has not been used in the Indian Navy. The badges of rank worn by Naval Officers are:  15 5. Junior Commissioned Officers. The badges of rank worn by these Officers are :-  16 6. Non Commissioned Officers. AIR FORCE 7. Commissioned Officers. Marshall of the Air Force is the honorary rank given to an Air Chief Marshall for his invaluable service. In recognition of his services the Government of India conferred 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 :-  17 8. Junior Commissioned Officers. The badges of rank worn by these officers are:-  18 9. Non Commissioned Officers.  19 ARMED FORCES 4: TASK AND ROLE OF FIGHTING ARM Code - AF-4 Period - Two Type - Lecture/video Term - II …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Training Aids 1. OHP, Computer slides, pointer, screen, black board and chalk. Time Plan 2. (a) Introduction. - 05 mins (b) Part I- Infantry - 25 mins (c) Part II-Armour - 25 mins (d) Part III-Mechanised Infantry - 20 mins (d) Conclusion - 05 mins PART I- INFANTRY INTRODUCTION: 3. In the ultimate analysis, defeat of the enemy implies the destruction or disarmament of his fighting forces and physical occupation of his territory and coordinated effort of the land, sea and air forces but ultimately it is infantry that captures and occupies ground and destroys the enemy in his fortifications. ROLE OF INFANTRY: 4. Infantry is essential an arm of close combat. Its role in attack is to close with enemy and destroy or capture him; in defence it is to hold against all forms of attacks by the enemy. CHARACTERISTICS: 5. Self Reliance: This is the basic and most important characteristic of the infantry. Although maximum support by other arms will normally be available, there will be numerous  20 occasions when infantry will have to close with the enemy with no support other than the provided from within the battalions. 6. Ability to Hold Ground: Infantry is the arm best suited for this task. The more support it can be given, the more efficient and economically it can carry out this task. 7. Adaptability: Infantry is highly adaptable and can operate over any type of ground, by day or by night and under almost any climatic conditions. The infantry soldier and his equipment are readily transported by land, sea or air to the battlefield. 8. Mobility: Infantry mobility should not be measured in terms of marching speeds over easy country. The characteristics of the infantry in this respect is that, unlike other arms, it has a degree of mobility over almost any kind of country and given appropriate transport, it can travel as other arms. 9. Vulnerability: Infantry is responsible for its own protection at all times. It is vulnerable to the following: - (a) Ground Action: To tank and small arms fire especially machine guns. Protection against artillery and small arms fire is obtained by careful siting, concealment, dispersion, digging, skilful use of ground, by utilising periods of poor visibility and darkness and by maximum neutralising fire including smoke. When dug in, infantry is capable of defending itself against tanks with is integral antitank weapons. When on the move and during initial reorganization, it normally require the support of armour against a tank threat. (b) Air Attack: Infantry in the open is vulnerable to air attack. Casualties can, however, be reduced by dispersion, concealment and digging. If adequate measures are taken, infantry is less vulnerable than other arms, for example, armour and artillery. (c) Anti Personnel Mines: A minefield with a density of three blast type of anti- personnel mines will cause about 10 percent casualties and a minefield of similar density consisting of blast and fragmentation types of mines laid in the ratio of 3:1 will cause approx 25% Casualties. Though Infantry will normally be provided engineer resources, when anti-personnel mines are encountered in large numbers, it should be trained to negotiate a minefield either by rushing through it or after creating a lane by its own effort. Employment And Tactics: 10. Employment: Infantry may be employed in any operation of war but whatever the nature of the operation, with the possible exception of withdrawal, the basic role of infantry remains the same, that is, to close with the enemy to destroy or capture him and to hold ground. 11. Tactics: Fire and movement is the basis of all infantry tactics. Infantry organisations from section upwards are based on this principal. To cover its movement, the infantry requires supporting fire from within its own resources and from other arms. Infantry units and sub units must, however, be trained to continue their movement in the face of enemy opposition without entirely depending on support from other arms, by skilful use of ground entirely depending on  21 support from other arms, by skilful use of ground or by movement under cover of darkness, smoke or fog. Infantry Weapons 12. The basic infantry weapons are the rifle and bayonet, the light machine gun and grenades. In addition certain personnel are armed with the carbine or pistol. Support weapons are the 2 inch and 81 mm mortars, machine guns and infantry anti-tank weapons. Training 13. The basic training of the infantryman must be more flexible than that of any other arm. The training of infantry must cultivate skill at arms, endurance, courage, initiative, adaptability and skillful use of ground. PART II-ARMOUR Role of Armour 14. The role of armour is to destroy the enemy by relentless, mobile, offensive action, both in offensive and defensive operations. Principles of Employment 15.. General. The basic principles of war equally apply to the employment of armour. Certain principles, however, assume greater emphasis in view of the characteristics of armour which must be fully exploited to achieve success in battle. 16. Offensive Action. Armour is primarily an offensive weapon and it must be used as such. This offensive characteristic is achieved by a combination of mobility, flexibility, fire power and armour protection of tanks. Even in those operations of war which are basically defensive. The tasks given to armour should be offensive in nature and concept. Armour must be employed as aggressively as possible, accepting calculated risks where necessary. 17.. Concentration. Armour used concentrated, produces decisive results. For maximum shock effect it should be used in mass in depth. The shock action produced by armour increases greatly as the number of tasks employed is increased. At the same time own tank casualties are reduced in view of the heavier volume of fire available to deal with hostile tanks and antitank weapons and by making target acquisition difficult for the enemy. In the words of FM Slim, “the more you use, the less you lose”. However, concentration does not imply that tanks must be concentrated in space at all times. Initial dispositions of a force may require armoured units and formations to be dispersed. But they must be concentrated at the decisive time. Thus concentration is required in time and not so much in space. 18. Economy of Force. The principle is a corollary to the principle of concentration. If tanks are frittered away on nonessential tasks, concentration at the decisive point suffers. The temptation to employ tanks everywhere is great and must be guarded against. Equally, indiscriminate and continued use of armoured units causes deterioration in their equipment resulting in such units not being at the peak of their battle worthiness when required for a really worthwhile task. The tendency to assign a multitude of tasks, to an armoured unit or subunit  22 particularly during a defensive battle should be curbed and it should be borne in mind that once committed in an action, the same units may not be available for subsequent tasks in terms of time or battle worthiness. Armour should, therefore, be used when its employment will have a decisive effect on the battle. 19. Surprise. Armour achieves surprise mainly by weight, violence and direction of its attack combined with the speed with which the operation is executed. This is achieved by skilful use of ground and overcoming of obstacles, both nature and artificial. Due to engine noise, clatter of tracks and dust which tanks create, it is not always easy to conceal their presence. Concealment of large armoured forces is difficult because of the improved surveillance devices, based both on the ground and air, available these days. Nevertheless surprise can be achieved by holding armour back until the last moment, by moving it at night or during bad weather and by the employment of deceptive measures such as the creation of tank noises in areas where it is not intended to employ them. With night fighting aids becoming increasingly more effective, imaginative use of armour at night will assist in gaining surprise. It must be remembered that more achievement of surprise is not enough; it is the exploitation of the opportunity created by achievement of surprise that will pay rich dividends. 20. Flexibility. Sound organization, good physical mobility and excellent means of command and control allow a high degree of flexibility. This enables pre-arranged plans to be altered to meet changing tactical situations and unexpected developments. By virtue of this flexibility and the speed with which armour can come into action, armour is extremely responsive to command which makes it an ideal weapon for seizing fleeting opportunities in battle. The armour commander must therefore be allowed the maximum possible initiative and freedom of action in execution of plans. 21. Cooperation. The full potential of armour can only be developed when it is organised into closely knit battle groups which should include tanks, mechanised infantry, self propelled artillery, assault engineers, attack helicopters and is provided with close air support. The composition of these combined arms teams should be need based and will depend on the troops. Common doctrine and joint training should ensure that such groups operate smoothly with complete mutual confidence and understanding. 22. Speed. In mobile warfare speed is of the utmost importance. It implies the following : - (a) Speed in decision. (b) Speed in issue of orders. (c) Speed in execution. 23. Speed in Decision. This will invariably decide the final outcome of a battle. Commanders must therefore, operate well forward so that they can assess a situation and take decision on the spot. Reconnaissance and intelligence reports must reach a commander by the fastest possible means. The fundamental tactics of mobile warfare are speed in judgement and action and to create situations for the enemy faster than he can react to them.  23 24. Speed in Issue of Orders. In mobile operations there is no place or time to issue bulky and detailed written orders. The best method is for a commander to issue verbal instructions to his subordinates. The next best method is to issue orders on the radio. Sometimes very brief written orders may be sent through liaison officers. Such orders should cover the tasks and terms of reference, if any. Detailed execution should be left to the subordinate commanders. 25. Speed in Execution. Quick response to command, complete coordination and speed of maneuver are vital to success. The main criterion for a commander is to ensure that the allotted mission is completed within the duration stipulated for it. Speed in execution is also achieved by sound and well rehearsed battle drills. The battle drills should cater for mixed battle groups. These should be so devised that there is no rigidity in the mode of fighting and that the troops deploy for battle automatically from the line of march. 26. Initiative. The side that has the initiative, automatically gains an advantage over the opposing force. In simple terms, he who acts has the initiative, than the one who reacts. Retention of initiative implies retention of the power of maneuver thereby enabling a commander to create situations rather than reacting to the ones created by the enemy. It is therefore, imperative that the initiative must be seized and retained from the outset. PART III: THE MECHANISED INFANTRY Introduction 27. The concept of mechanized infantry is based on the need to provide protection, added mobility, radio communications and firepower to enable the infantry to operate effectively in mobile operations. The Infantry Combat Vehicle provides the infantry with these basic needs of protection, mobility and firepower so as to enable it to operate effectively in close coordination with armour. Role of the Mechanized Infantry 28. Primary Role. The primary role of the mechanised infantry is to close with the enemy in coordination with armour and destroy or capture the enemy. 29. Secondary Role. (a) Mop up ground over-run by armour. (b) Hold ground temporarily. (c) Reconnaissance. (d) Establish a bridgehead across an anti-tank obstacle for rapid exploitation by armour. (e) Could be used for spoiling attack or a deliberate counter attack. (f) For counter infiltration and against para and heliborne landings.  24 30. General. Mechanised infantry should not be considered something distinct or different from other infantry. Mechanized infantry, while retaining all the characteristics and capabilities of infantry has been endowed with certain additional characteristics, which make it more versatile and particularly suitable for mobile operations with armour. The special characteristics possessed by mechanized infantry are discussed in the succeeding paragraphs. 31. Mobility. Mechanised infantry units have been provided sufficient armoured personnel carries to lift the „F‟ echelon. The Armoured personnel carriers give them the capability to move cross country and because of the amphibious capability of the armoured personnel carriers, infantry can cross canals or rivers without dismounting-which makes the mechanized infantry particularly suitable for opportunity or encounter crossings. Availability of suitable approaches and exits from the water obstacle may, however, restrict the use of armoured personnel carriers. In such an eventuality, which should be rare, if planning and reconnaissance have been thorough, mechanized infantry must be prepared to establish the bridgehead by dismounted action. 32. Protection. The light armour of the armoured personnel carrier provides protection against small arms fire and shell splinters, which enables the infantry to close with the enemy. The armoured personnel carriers, however, are vulnerable to enemy anti-tank weapons and direct hits from artillery. 33. Fire Power. Mechanized infantry is able to muster considerable firepower due to the machine guns mounted on the armoured personnel carriers. Though mechanized infantry will normally operate with armour, they have been provided with their own organic anti-tank weapons to make them self-reliant and to give them the capability to hold ground or establish a bridgehead across obstacles. 34. Communications. Radio is the primary means of communication in a mechanized infantry unit. To meet the requirement of receiving and passing orders quickly while on the move and for close and intimate cooperation with armour, mechanized infantry units have been provided with additional radio communication facilities for both mounted and dismounted action and for communication with tank units/sub units. 35. Flexibility. Increased mobility and better signal communications have given mechanized infantry greater flexibility. Mechanized infantry units and sub units can quickly form composite groups with armour for a variety of missions and can be rapidly switched over from one mission to another. They can remain self-contained on a cross-country axis for limited periods and when conditions of ground prevent the use of the armoured personnel carrier, they can fulfill their mission by dismounted action. 36. Shock Action. Mechanised infantry by rapidly closing with the enemy, mounted in armoured personnel carriers and bearing upon the enemy its concentrated fire power, produce a shock effect much greater than an equivalent or even a larger quantum of infantry attacking on foot. The shock effect is maximum when the mounted mechanized infantry along with armour over-runs the objective.  25 ARMED FORCES-5: TASK AND ROLE OF SUPPORTING ARMS AND SERVICES Code - AF-5 Period - One Type - Lecture/video Term - III ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Training Aids 1. OHP, Computer slides, pointer, screen, black board and chalk. Time Plan 2. (a) Introduction. - 05 mins (b) Part I-Supporting Arms - 15 mins (c) Part II-Supporting Services - 15 min (d) Conclusion - 05 mins INTRODUCTION 3. Army is basically organised into two main categories, namely the Arms and the Services. The Arms consist of the Armoured Corps, the Infantry, the Artillery, the Engineers, the Signals and more recently, the Air Defence Corps and the Aviation Corps, both of which originate from the Artillery. The Armoured Corps and Infantry are called Fighting Arms. The Artillery, Engineers, Signals, Air Defence Corps, and Aviation Corps are called Supporting Arms, as they support the Fighting Arms in the field. Those troops that provide the logistical support to the Arms are called Services. These are the Army Service Corps (ASC), Army Ordnance Corps (AOC), Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME) and Army Medical Corps (AMC). PART I : SUPPORTING ARMS 4. Supporting Arms, are those Arms designed to provide the requisite support to enable combat forces of the fighting arms to accomplish the assigned tasks effectively. Armour, Infantry and Mechanised Infantry are known as “Fighting Arms”. The following Arms which assist the Fighting Arms comprise supporting Arms :-  26 (a) Arty (b) Engineers (c) Army Air Defence (d) Army Aviation Corps (e) Signals (f) Int Corps Role and Tasks of Supporting Arms. Arty. 5. Role. The role of Arty is to est such fire supremacy in the battle area that enemy neither interferes with our operations, nor develops his own effectively. 6. Tasks. (i) To provide heavy volume of fire at long ranges to damage and destroy enemy positions before it can be physically captured and occupied by own forces. (ii) To provide fire support to advancing Infantry in offensive operations and defensive support to keep enemy head down with shocking Firepower. (iii) To carry out surveillance and target acquisition to conduct counter bombardment and counter mortar. (iv) To provide fire support to fighting arms  27 Engineers. 7. Role. The role of Engineers in War is to provide support for offensive and defensive operations in mine warfare, bridging, demolitions, constructions of field fortifications and operational roads/tracks. 8. Tasks. (a) To provide mobility to own forces by constructing bridges, tracks and helipads; on the other hand the Corps denies the same to the enemy by creating obstacles such as laying mine-fields and demolition of bridges. (b) To lay mine fields during War and also demining and maintenance of records thereof. (c) To create water resources during operations. (d) To assist in transportation of explosives and undertake bomb disposal activities during peace and war. Army Air Defence (AAD). 9. Role. 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. 10. Tasks. (a) To safeguard against hostile aircrafts, helicopters and drones attacking high values targets including Fighting Arms. (b) To ensure early detection and destruction of enemy aircrafts before they release ammunition. Army Aviation Corps (AAC). 11. Role. The role of Army Aviation Corps is reconnaissance and observation by controlling Artillery and Infantry mortar fire from air and provide Commanders & Staff rapid means for reconnaissance of operational areas. It is ideally suited for evacuation of battle causalities. Signals. 12. Role. The role of Signals is to provide radio, radio relay and line communication and establish signal centre during war and peace. It also monitors enemy‟s communication system.  28 13. 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. PART II:SUPPORTING SERVICES 14. The services and the functions of some of them in brief are: - (a) Army Service Corps (ASC). ASC is responsible for : - (i) For the supply and provision of ration to the Army during peace and war. (ii) To provide fuel oil and lubricants to the entire Army. (iii) To provide transport for conveyance of troops during movement. (iv) Transportation of heavy equipment and machineries including ammunition during war. (b) Army Medical Corps (AMC). AMC is responsible for providing the medical cover to the entire Army units located in peace and field both. In peace time Military Hospital located along cantonments are providing medical cover to peace time units including Ex-Servicemen. (c) Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) Army Ordnance Corps is responsible for the supply of entire range of stores and equipment to the Army which are not the responsibility of ASC, AMC and that of ENGINEERS. It covers the following types of stores which are stocked in central ordnance depots (CODs) located at different places. (d) Corps of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (EME). Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME) is responsible for the repair, recovery and maintenance of all vehicles armaments, electronics and communication equipment held by the Army. (e) Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC). RVC is responsible to maintain and train animals utilized by the army like mules for carrying loads, dogs for tracking and sniffing, horses for equestrian activities. (f) Army Education Corps (AEC). AEC is responsible for imparting Military & Civil education to troops which helps them in passing promotion exams reqd in their career and profession. (g) The Corps of Military Police (CMP). CMP helps in maintaining discipline related to Army personnel and also helps Army during mobilization interacting with the civil traffic police in route. (i) Judge Advocate General (JAG). Deals with legal matters relating to all branches of the Armed Forces.  29 (j) Army Physical Training Corps (APTC). Deals with physical education and Corps supports the Armed Forces by providing trained manpower to all the regimental recruitment centres and the Officer Training Academies. (k) The Pioneer Corps. Deals with provision and looking after manpower for load carriage in the Armed Forces. (l) Defence Security Corps. Provide security to Vital Areas, Vulnerable Points and other important installations like Air fields, Airports, Shipping Yards. Bulk manpower in DSC comes from Ex-Defence Personnel and TA units.  30 ARMED FORCES -6: MODES OF ENTRY TO ARMY Code - AF-6 Period - One Type - Lecture Term - II _______________________________________________________________________ Training Aids 1. OHP, Computer slides, pointer, screen, black board and chalk. Time Plan 2. (a) Introduction. - 05 mins (b) Part I-Types of Commission - 05 mins (c) Part II-Entry Scheme Officers (Men/Women) - 10 mins (c) Part III-JCOs and Other Ranks - 05 mins (d) Part IV-Recruitment procedure - 10 mins (e) Conclusion - 05 mins INTRODUCTION General : What The Army Offers. 3. All of you have aspirations and dreams, of what your education will finally yield. If you are looking for a fat pay packet, a corporate job is the answer. But above and beyond this should be the question of what the job offers in totality. Let us see what attributes go into making an excellent career. The attributes that one expects from a satisfying profession are:- (a) Professional Advancement (b) Job Satisfaction  31 (c) Job Security (d) Economic Stability (e) Social Status (f) Quality of Life (g) Variety and Adventure 4. If these are what you are looking forward to, then Army is the profession for you. 5. All of us are aware that, professions are competitive, in so far as promotions are concerned. Army is no different. However, as said earlier the competition in the Army is clean and devoid of any other factor but competence. 6. The Indian Army is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The president of India is the Commander –in – Chief of the Army. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), a General, is a four star commander who commands the army. 7. Its primary mission is to ensure the national security and defence of the Republic of India from external aggression and threats, and maintaining peace and security within its borders. It also conducts humanitarian rescue operations during Natural calamities and other disturbances. As a major component of national power alongside the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Forces, the roles of the Indian Army are as follows; Primary- preserves national interests and safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of India against any external threats by deterrence or waging war. Secondary -assist Government agencies to cope with „proxy war‟ and other internal threats and provide aid to civil authority when requisitioned for the purpose. AIM 8. Aim of the lecture is to introduce with the type of entries, procedures and other Qualitative Requirement of the entry into Indian Army. PREVIEW 9. The lecture shall be covered in following Parts:- (a) Part-I - Types of Commission (b) Part-II - Entry scheme (men and women) (c) Part-III - JCO and Other Rank (d) Part-IV - Recruitment Procedure  32 PART I:TYPES OF COMMISSION 10. There are a number of ways in which one could get a commission in the Army. You can join right after school or after graduation. The selection procedures are impartial, objective and are uniformly applied to one and all and have only one aim – to “select the best”. Types of Commission. 11. 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. When you opt for „PC‟, you are basically looking at a permanent career in the Army, a career till you retire. SSC is a wonderful option for all those of you who aspire to serve it for a few years. It gives you the option of joining the Army, and serving it as a commissioned officer for ten years. Once your tenure is over, you are allowed to opt for PC. Alternatively, you can also ask for a four years extension and can choose to resign from your post any time during this period. (a) Permanent. (i) NDA - AFTER 10+2(Through UPSC) (ii) DIRECT ENTRY (Through UPSC) (iii) ENGINEERING GRADUATES - TGC (iv) UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME 10 +2 TES (b) Short Service. (i) NON-TECH (Both men & women) (ii) TECH (Both men & women) (iii) NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (Both men & women) (vi) LAW GRADUATES(Both men & women) Note. Details of eligibility criteria duration and venue of training and other information is freely available through news papers or may be obtained from www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The following telephone numbers may also be contacted. (011) 26173215, 26175473, 26172861.  33 Permanent Commission. 12. A permanent commission means a career in the army till you retire. For a permanent commission you have to join the National Defence academy Khadakwasla or the Indian Military Academy Dehradun. The National Defence Academy Pune. 13. You can take the NDA entrance exam right after class XI. Clear the UPSC exam and a 5-day Service Selection Board interview, pass your medicals, and you‟re in NDA Three years in NDA and you will be a much improved person a part from providing graduation digress , NDA has the finest infrastructure for professional training. You‟ll find phenomenal opportunities to develop your personality and cultivate new interests three are 31 extra – curricular activities to choose from. You have aero –modelling, golf, gliding, sailing, wind surfing, astronomy, photograph and many more. For more details about NDA KHADAKWASLA visit website www.nda.nic.in Indian Military Academy Dehradun 14. Indian Military Academy is another cradle of leadership. The IMA trains you to lead from the front. You are trained in all aspects of combat and tactics using computers and other modern tools and technologies. The IMA has excellent facilities for all-round development. You can go for adventure sports like river rafting, para jumping, rock climbing, trekking and mountaineering. From the IMA, you‟re commissioned as a “Lieutenant” and mountaineering. From the IMA, you‟re commissioned as” Lieutenant” in the India Army to go out into the world and live to the IMA motto- “Valour & Wisdom”. There are four main entries to get into IMA :- (a) Combined Defence Service Examination ( CDSE ) In final year of Graduation, you need to pass the Combined Defence Service Exams being conducted by UPSC, clear the SSB interview, be medically fit and join IMA as a Direct Entry provided you come in merit. For details of exam dates/notification visit UPSC website upsc. nic.in The other entries are Non UPSC entries ( There is no written exam. You are directly called for SSB interview )‟- (b) 10+2 Tech Entry. You can apply after your12th Exams. Minimum aggregate of 70% is madatory in physics ,Chemistry and Mathematics. You will be detailed for SSB interview based on the cut off as decided by Recruiting Directorate. Look out for the advertisement published in leading newspapers/employment news in may/Dec every year. Total training is five year.( one year at OTA Gaya and four years at Cadets Training Wings ) (c) University Entry Scheme ( Pre Final Year Students Only ).This entry is for those of you who wish to apply for army in Pre-Final year of engineering. Look out for the advertisement published in leading newspapers/employment news in may every year.  34 (d) Technical Graduate Course. Those who are studying in final year/ have completed BE/B Tech in notified streams can also join IMA through Technical Graduate Course. The duration of training is 1 year though Technical Gradate Course. The duration of training is 1 year.Look out for the advertisement published in leading newspapers/employment news in may/Jun & Nov/Dec every year. Short Service Commission. 15. You also have the option of joining the Army and service as a Commissioned Officer for 10 year and is extendable up to 14 year. At the end of this period you have two options. Either elect for a permanent Commission or opt out. 16. Those not selected for Permanent Commission have the option of a 4 year extension. They can resign at any time during analytical thinking, planning skills administrative and organization that you join after the Army and there are opportunities to side step to an altemate career for which Army will also help you. Officers Training Academy, Chennai 17. Once selected for Short Service Commission , you go to the officers Training Academy at Chennal. The selection process is written exam followed by the SSB interview and medicals. For Technical ( Engineering ) graduates and law graduates if is direct SSB interview and medicals. If you have done NCC Senior Division (Army ) and obtained „C‟ certificate with minimum „B‟ grade, you can apply through your NCC Branch HQ/Zonal HQ to Recruiting Directorate for direct SSB interview. SSB qualified candidates undergo a medical examination. The duration of training is 49 weeks OTA training provides you with opportunities to broaden your perspective and widen your horizon. Whether It‟s skeet –shooting, golf, riding or angling…at OTA you can do if all. Short Service Commission For Women ( Officers ) 18. In 1992, an important landmark in the history of Indian Army was the induction of women into the officer cadre, and the onerous task of training them was undertaken by the Officer Training Academy. Revised Term and Conditions of Service of SSCOs( Women both ) Technical and Non- Technical ) 19. Prominent features of the revised policy are :- (a) Extension of Tenure. (i) Tenure of Short Service Commission, Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Regular Army will be granted for 14 year i.e. for an initial period of 10 year, extendable by 4 years. (ii) Duration of Training. 49 weeks.  35 (b) Substantive Promotion. SSCOs will be eligible for substantive promotion. (i) To the rank of Capt. on completion of 2 years reckonable Commissioned service. (ii) To the rank of Maj. on completion of 6 years reckonable commissioned service. (iii) To the rank of Lt Col. on completion of 13 years reckonable commissioned service. PART – II : ENTRY SCHEMES(MEN AND WOMEN) 20. The Indian Army is looking for a few “GOOD MEN”. For the best and brightest amongst them Men with intellect idealism and courage. Men who could lead and inspire others. There are following Entry Schemes for MEN. (a) Intermediate Level (i) NDA (ii) 10 + 2 TES (b) Graduate UPSC (I) IMA (CDS) (II) OTA SSC (Non Tech) (c) Graduate Non UPSC Law Graduate (d) Engineers (i) UES (ii) TES (iii) SS ( Tech ) (f) Post Graduate 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (10+2 TES )  36 Tentative Vacancies per course 85 notify in Employment News and leading Notified by ADG Rtg AG‟s Branch IHQ of MOD Daily News Papers (army) in Apr & Sept Eligibility Criteria Age between 161/2 to 19 & 1/2 yrs as of first day of the month in which course is due to commence Qualification 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education /Equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 70% in Physical, chemistry & Maths (PCM) Marital Status Un Married Application to be Addressed to Additional Directorate General of Rtg TES Section AG Branch IHQ of MOD (army) West Block III RK Puram New Delhi-110066 Training Academy IMA Dehradun During of Tanning 01 Year pre-commision Trg at IMA Dehradun & 03 Years at CME Pune/MCTE Mhow /MCEMe Secunderabad 01 Yers Post Commision trg at CME Pune/MCTE Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad National Defence Academy (NDA) Tentative Vacancies per course per 300 (Twice a years) or As notified from time to time Army-195 Air force-66 Navy-39 notify in Employment News and leading Jun and Dec as notified by UPSC Daily News Paper Eligibility Criteria Age between 161/2 to 19 & 1/2 yrs as of first day of the month in which course is due to commence Qualification 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education /Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy Marital Status Un Married  37 Application to be Received by As per UPSC notification Likely SSB date Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr Date Commencement of training Jan and Jul Training Academy NDA, khadakwasla,pune Duration 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA (For Army cadets) of Tanning 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at Naval Academy (For Naval cadets) 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 & ½ Yrs at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets) NCC (SPL) Entry Men Tentative 50 (Twice a years) Vacancies per course notify in Employment News and leading Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun & Dec Daily News Paper Eligibility Criteria Age between 19 and 25 Yrs as 01 Jul of the Yr in which course is due to commence for Oct Course 01 Jul of the Yr in which course is due to commence for Apr Course Qualification Final Years appearing/Graduate with 50% Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div army with minimum „B‟ Grade in „C‟ Certificate Exam. Marital Status Un Married /Married Application to be Received by Oct/Nov and Apr/ May through NCC Dte Likely SSB Date Dec/Jan and Jul/ Jun Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct Training Academy OTA, Chennai Duration of Trg 49 Weeks  38 Indian Military Academy Direct Entry (Non Technical Men) Vacancies per course 250 (Twice a year) notify in Employment News and leading Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in May/ Jun and Nov/Dec Daily News Paper Eligibility Criteria Age between 19 and 24 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence Qualification Graduation from Recognised University Marital Status Un Married Likely SSB Date Jul to Aug and Mar/Apr Date of Commencement of Trg Jan and Jul Training Academy IMA Dehradun During of Tanning 18 Months Officer Training Academy (Non Technical Men) Vacancies per course 175 (Twice a year) Notify in Employment News and leading Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in May/ Jun and Nov/Dec Daily News Paper Eligibility Criteria Age 19 and 24 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence Qualification Graduation from Recognised University Marital Status Un Married /Merried Likely SSB Date Nov/Dec and May/Jun Date of Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct Training Academy OTA, Chennai During of Tanning 49 Weeks TGC (Engineers) Vacancies per course As Notified ( Twice a Year ) notify in Employment News and leading Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct Daily News Paper Eligibility Criteria Age 20 to 27 years Bron Between 2ndJan to 1stJan for Jan Course. 2ndJul to 1stJul for Jul Course.  39 Qualification BE/ B Tech in notified streams of Engineers Marital Status Un Married /Merried Application to be Received by Apr/ May and Oct/ Nov Likely SSB Date Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct Date of Commencement of Trg Jan and Jul Training Academy IMA During of Tanning One Year University Entry Scheme Vacancies per course 60 Notify in Employment News and leading Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May. Application to be Daily News Paper forwarded to respective Command Headquarters as per the areas indicated in the notification Eligibility Criteria Age 19 to 25 yrs for Final Year, 18 to 24 Yrs for per Final Year Born Between 2ndJul to 1stJul for Jul Course. Qualification Final and pre Final year student of Engineering Degree Course Marital Status Un Married Application to be Received by 31 Jul or as specified in the notification. Likely SSB Date Jan to Mar for final year Aug to Oct for pre final year Date of Commencement of Trg Jul at IMA Dehradun Short Service Commission (Technical) (Men) Vacancies per course As Notified ( Twice a Year ) Notify in Employment News and leading Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Dec/Jan and Jun/Jul Daily News Paper Eligibility Criteria Age Between 20 to 27 yrs as on first day of the month in which course is due to commence Qualification Engineering Degree in notified discipline Marital Status Un Married /Married Application to be Received by To Apply online & application to be fwd as given in advertisement Likely SSB Date Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course  40 Date of Commencement of Trg Oct and Apr Training Academy OTA Chennai During of Tanning 49 Weeks JAG (Men) Vacancies Per Course As Notified Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Eligibility Criteria 21 and 27 yrs as on 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course and 01 Age between Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course Graduate with LLB / LLM with 55% marks. Qualification Registered with Bar Council of India / State Marital Status Un Married / Married Application to be Received by Oct / Nov and Apr / May Likely SSB Date Dec - Jan and Jul - Aug Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct Training Academy OTA CHENNAI Duration of Trg 49 Weeks TGC Education (AEC) Vacancies per course As Notified ( Twice a Year ) notify in Employment News and leading Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May/Jun and Nov/Dec Daily News Paper Eligibility Criteria Age 23 to years Bron Between 2ndJan to 1stJan for Jan Course. 2ndJul to 1stJul for Jul Course. Qualification MS/MSC in 1st or 2nd division in notified subject from Recognized university Marital Status Un Married Application to be Received by Jun/Jul and Dec/Jan Likely SSB Date Sept/Oct and Apr/May  41 Training Academy IMA During of Tanning One Year 21. In 1992, an important landmark in the history of Army was the induction of women into the officer cadre, and the onerous task of training them was undertaken by officers Training Academy. So far, more than 1200 Lady cadets have already been commissioned into, into the various Arms Service of the Indian Army. You should be a graduate to apply. Revised Terms and Conditions of Service of SSCOs ( Men and Women ) both (Technical and Non –Technical) 22. Prominent features of the revised policy are :- (a) Extension of Tenure. (i) Tenure of Short Service Commission. Short Service Comission ( SSC ), in the Regular Army will be granted for 14 years i.e for an initial period of Ten years, extendable by Four years. (ii) Duration of Training 49 weeks (b) Substantive Promotion. SSCOs will be eligible for substantive promotion. (I) To the rank of Capt on completion of years reckonable commissioned service. (ii) To the rank of Maj on completion of 6 years reckonable commissioned service. (iii) To the rank of Lt Col on completion of 13 years reckonable commissioned service. NCC (SPL) Entry Women Vacancies Per Course As notified Notify in Employment News and Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG leading Daily news Paper Branch in Jun / Dec Eligibility Criteria 19 and 25 yrs as on 01 Jan of the yr in which course is Age between due to commence for Apr course and 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course Final Year appearing/Graduate in any discipline with 50% Qualification Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam. Marital Status Un Married Application to be Received by Oct / Nov and Apr / May through NCC Gp HQ/NCC Dte Likely SSB Date Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct  42 Course Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct Training Academy OTA, Chennai Short Service Commission Non Technical Women Eligibility Criteria 19 and 25 yrs as on 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course and Age between 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course Graduation / Post Graduation from Qualification Recognized University. Marital Status Un Married applications to be forwarded to UPSC as per Application to be Received by notification published in Apr/ Sep every year Likely SSB Date May/Jun and Nov/Dec Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct Training Academy OTA Chennai Duration of Trg 49 Weeks Short Service Commission Technical Women Vacancies Per Course As Notified (Twice a year) Notify in Employment News and leading Daily Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch news Paper in Dec/Jan and Jun / Jul Eligibility Criteria 20 and 27 yrs as on first day of the month in which course is due Age between to commence Qualification Engineering Degree in notified discipline Marital Status Un Married Application to be Received by Feb / Mar and Jul / Aug Likely SSB Date Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course Date Commencement of Trg Oct and Apr Training Academy OTA Chennai Duration of Trg 49 Weeks  43 JAG Women JAG Women Vacancies Per Course As Notified Notify in Employment News and Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch leading Daily news Paper Eligibility Criteria 21 and 27 yrs as on 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Age between Apr course and 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course Graduate with LLB / LLM with 55% marks. Registered with Bar Council of India Qualification / State Marital Status Un Married Application to be Received by Oct / Nov and Apr / May Likely SSB Date Dec - Jan and Jul - Aug Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct Training Academy OTA CHENNAI Duration of Trg 49 Weeks 23. Incase of UPSC Entries ( NDA, IMA ( DE ) and OTA ( SSC ( Non Tech, men and women ),wait for the UPSC ,advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar/UPSC website Thereafter, apply to UPSC online to UPSC, as per instructions given by UPSC in the advertisement. 24. In case of other entries details are as under :- (a) NCC Entry ( Men and Women ) After advertisement is issued in Dec or Jun, download common application form from this website and submit from duty filled with requisite documents to respective NCC unit/Group HQ. War Widows and Wards of battle Casualties : After downloading common application form from this website ,post the form duty filled with attested photocopies of documents to Rtg Dte ( Rtg-6), as per the address given in the advertisement. (b) 10=2 TES,TGC,SSC (Tech,men and women ) Apply online through this website, after the advertisement is issued, within the period stipulated in the advertisement and mail the printed online application to ADG Rtg ( Rtg-6) ,West Block 3, R K Puram New Delhi- 110066,within the time period stipule in the advertisement. (c) University Entry Scheme ( Pre Final Year Students Only ). Advertisement will be published in the month of Jun/Jul every year. Apply to concerned Command Headquarters as per the advertisement published Download the common application form for UES from DOWNLOAD Menu on the main page of this website and apply as per advertisement.  44 Points To Note for Non –UPSC Entries. 25. 10 th Class Certificate 12th Class Certificate and latest College Education documents ( final mark sheet or previous semester marksheets or degree cert or provisional degree cert ) are required to be attached as attested photocopies with most application as given in the advertisement. The documents are be attested by gazette Officer, PART III - JCO & OTHER RANKS Eligibility Criteria For Recruitment of JCOs and Other Ranks are given in the table below:- Minimum Educational Qualification and Age Criteria S Category Education Age No 1 Solder ( SSLC/Metrics with 455 marks in aggregate and 32% in each 17 ½21 yer General Duty ) subject No percentage considered in case candidate has passed ( All Arms)` higher qualification ie 10+2 and above 2 Solder 10+2/ intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, 17 ½23 Yrs (Technical Chemistry, math‟s and English with 505% marks in aggregate and Technical 40% in each subject ( simple pass in 10+2 with requisite subject Arms Artillery, is acceptable up to 31 mar 2013. Army Air Defence ) 3 Soldiers 10+2 Intermediate Exam pass any stream ( Arts, commerce, 17 ½23 Yrs Clerk/Store Science ) with 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 40 % in Keeper each subject. Should have studied and passed English and Technical ( All Maths/Accts/Book Keeping in CI X or CI XII with 40% marks in Arms each subject. In case of graduate with marks and English as subject in Bsc the stipulation of 40% in CI or CI XII is waived off. In case of gradute withot English and Marks/Accts/Book Keeping he should have score more than 40% in English and Marths/Accts/Book Keeping at least once in CI X or CI XII 4 Soldier 10+2/Intermediate exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry 17 ½23 Yrs Nursing Biology and Engish with Min 50% marks in aggregate and min Assistant ( 40% in each subject Army Medical Corpa ) OR In case the candidate has a BSc Degree with ( Botany/Zoology/Bio-Science ) and English ,the Stipulation of percentage I CI-XII is waived off However, the candidate should have studied all the four specified subjects in CI XII also 5 Soldier 10th ( except Syce Mess Keeper and House Keeper Who may be 17 ½23 Yrs Tradesmen ( 8th pass ) All Arms ) 6 Soldier 10th Simple pass 17 ½23 Yrs  45 General Duty ( Matric Simple Pass ) ( All Arms 7 Surveyor Auto BA/BSc with Maths Must have also passed 12th class ( 10+2 ) or 20-25 Yrs Carto ( equivalent with Marks and Science as main subject. Engineers ) 8 Junior Gradute in any discipline In addition requisite qualification in his 27-34Yrs Commissioned own religious denomination officer Religious Teacher ( All Arms ) 9 Junior 10+2 of eqwvelant exam and Diploma /Certificate Commissioned officer Catering Course of a duration of one year or more in cookery/Hotel ( Army Service Management and Catering Tech from a recognized Corps ) University/Food Craft Institute.AICTE recognition is not mandatory. 10 Havildar Group X MA/Msv/MCA or BA/BSC/BCA/Bsc ( IT ) with B Ed. ) 20-25 Yrs Education (Army Education Corps) Conclusion 26. Here if would be apt to reiterate- That all professions serve our motherland- but none of them is the same league as the Indian Army- for this is the only profession which affords you opportunity to live up to these stirring lines. “ To every man upon this earth, eeath comes sooner or later And how can a man die better Facing fearful odds For the ashes of his father And the temple of his Gods” -Macauley  46 ARMED FORCES-7: HONOURS AND AWARDS Code - AF-7 Period - One Type - Lecture Term - II ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Training Aids 1. OHP, Computer slides, pointer, screen, black board and chalk. Time Plan 2. (a) Introduction. - 05 mins (b) Gallantry Awards - 10 mins (c) Non gallantry awards including NCC awards - 10 mins (d) Order of precedence for wearing of medals and decoration - 10 mins (e) Conclusion - 05 mins INTRODUCTION 3.. Introduction. For the purpose of classification, Indian Armed Forces Honours and Awards can be divided into two categories : (a) Gallantry Awards (b) Non- Gallantry Awards AIM 2. The aim of this lecture is to introduce the SD/SW and JD/JW NCC Cadets to the various Gallantry Awards in the Army.  47 PREVIEW 3. The lecture will be conducted in the following parts: - (a) Part I - Gallantry Awards (b) Part II - Non Gallantry Awards including NCC Awards (c) Part III - Order of precedence for wearing of medals and decoration PART I: GALLANTRY AWARDS 4. Gallantry Awards Gallantry awards are again divided into two categories: - (a ) Gallantry in the face of enemy (i) Param Vir Chakra (ii) Maha Vir Chakra (iii) Vir Chakra (iv) Sena, Nao Sena and Vayu Sena Medal (v) Mention in Despatches (vi) Chiefs of Staff Commendation card (b) Gallantry other than in the face of enemy (i) Ashoka Chakra (ii) Kirti Chakra (iii) Shaurya Chakra 5. Non –Gallantry Awards are as follows (a) Bharat Ratna (b) Padma Vibhushan (c) Padma Bhushan (d) Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (e) Param Vishisht Seva Medal  48 (f) Padam Shri (g) Sarvottam Jeevan Rakasha Padak (h) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (j) Ati Vishisht Sena Medal (k) President‟s Police and Fire Service Medal for Gallantry (l) President‟s Police Medal For Gallantry (m) President‟s Fire Service Medal For Gallantry (n) President‟s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal For Gallantry (o) President‟s Correctional Service Medal For Gallantry (q) Yuddh Seva Medal (r) Vishisht Seva Medal. Conditions of Eligibility and Eligible categories 6. Conditions of Eligibility and Eligible Categories for some of the awards are given in succeeding paras. 7. Param Vir Chakra (a) Conditions of Eligibility : Awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre- eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea , or in the air. The decoration maybe awarded posthumously. (b) Eligible Categories : Officers, men and women of all rank of the Army, the Navy and Air Force, of any of the Reserve Forces, of the Territorial Army, Militia and of any other lawfully constituted Armed Forces Matrons, Sister, Nurses and staff of the Nursing Service and other Services pertaining to Hospital and Nursing and Civilians of either sex serving regularly or temporarily under the order, directions or supervision of any of the above mentioned Forces. (c) Monetary Allowances : Rs 3000/-pm and each bar to the decoration another Rs 3000/--pm to all recipients.  49 8. Ashok Chakra (a) Conditions of Eligibility : Awarded for most conspicuous bravery, or some act of daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice other than in the face of the enemy. The decoration may be awarded posthumously. (b ) Eligible Categories Officers, men and women of all ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, of any Reserve Forces, Territorial Army, Militia and of any other lawfully constituted Forces Members of the Nursing service of the Armed Force Civilian citizens of either sex in all walks of life, other than members of police Force and of recognized Fire services. (c) Monetary Allowances : Rs 2800/- pm and each bar to the decoration Rs 2800/- 9. Vir Chakra (a) Conditions of Eligibility : For the acts of gallantry in the presence of enemy, whether on land or at sea or in the air. The decoration may be awarded posthumously. (b ) Eligible Categories Officer,s men and women of all ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force , of any of the Reserve Force, of the Territorial Army, Militia and of any other lawfully constituted Armed Forces Matrons Sister, Nurses and staff of the Nursing Services and other Service pertaining to Hospital and Nursing and Civilians of either sex service regularly or temporarily under the order, directions or supervision of any of the above mentioned Forces. (c ) Monetary Allowance : 1700/--pm and each bar to the decoration Rs 1700/--pm to all recipients. PART II: NON GALANTRY AWARDS INCLUDING NCC AWARDS 10. Param Vishisht Seva Medal (a) Conditions of Eligibility : For distinguished service of the most exceptional order (b) Eligible Categories : All ranks of the Armed Force including Territorial Army units, Auxiliary and Reserve Force (When embodied ) and the Nursing Service in the Armed forces. 11. Yuddh Seva Medal (a) Conditions of Eligibility : Awarded for distinguished service of a high order during war/conflict/hostilities. (b) Eligible Categories : All ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, including those of Territorial Army units, Auxiliary and Reserve Force and other lawfully constituted Armed Forces when embodied. Nursing officers and other members of the Nursing Service in the Armed Forces.  50 12. Sena Medal (a) Condition of Eligibility Awarded for such individual acts of exceptional devotion to duty or courage as have special significance for the Army Navy and Air Force. The award may be made posthumously. (b) Eligible Categories : All ranks of Army , Navy and Air Force (c) Monetary Allowance : Rs 500 /- pm and each bar to the medal Rs 500/- pm to all Sena Medal ( Gallantry ) awardees. NCC Awards 13. These awards are given to NCC personnel since 1984 It includes NCC, Whole Time Lady Officers ( WTLO‟s) Associate NCC Officers ( ANO‟s ) Girls Cadets Instructors ( GCI‟S ) and NCC cadets. 14. Raksha Mantri’s Padak : Rakasha Mantri‟s Padak is awarded to NCC personnel and cadets since 1989 for performance of any exceptional act involving courage devotion to duty and contribution of lasting value to the NCC. Every year only one Raksha Mantri‟s Padak is awarded. 15. Raksha Mantri’s Prashansa Patra Raksha Mantri‟s Commendation is awarded to NCC personnel and cadets since 1989 for any outstanding act involving leadership, courage or devotion to duty, which enhances the image of the NCC every year maximum three Raksha Mantri‟s Commendation Cards are awarded. 16. Raksha Sachiv’s Prashnsa Patra The Commendation card is awarded since 1984 for outstanding act deed in the field of adventure sports, training or for outstanding contribution in social or cultural activities. Every year maximum ten Raksha Sachiv Commendation Cards are awarded. 17. Maha Nideshk’s Prashansa Patra : This Commendation Card is awarded since 1984 for outstanding act deed in the field of adventure sport, training or for outstanding contribution in social or cultural activities. There is no limit to the number for award of Maha Nideshak‟s Prashansa Patra. 18. Maha Nideshak’s Prashansa Patra To Civilion Personnel. It is awarded to Central Government civilian officers/staff posted at various level in the NCC for displaying outstanding and distinguished service, dedication and devotion to work and outstanding contribution for efficient management of various NCC activities including camp.  51 PART III: ORDER OF PRECEDENCE FOR WEARING OF MEDALS AND DECORATION Order of precedence for wearing of medals and decoration 1. Bharat Ratna 2. Param Vir Chakra 3 Ashoka Chakra 4. Padma Vibhushan 5. Padma Bhushan 6. Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal 7. Param Vishisht Seva Medal 8 Maha Vir Chakra 9 Kirti Chakra 10 Padma Shri 11 Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak 12 Uttam Yudh Seva Medal 13 Ati Vishisht Seva Medal 14. Vir Chakra 15. Shaurya Chakra 16. President‟s Police and Fire Service Medal for Gallantry 17 President‟s Police Medal for Gallantry 18 President‟s Fire Service for Gallantry 19. President‟s Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry 20 President‟s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry 21 Yuddh Seva Medal 22 Sena, Nao Sena and Vayu Sena Medal 23 Vishisht Seva Medal  52 24 Police Medal for Gallantry 25 Fire Service Medal for Gallantry 26 Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry 27 Home Guard and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry 28 Uttam Jeevan Rakha Padak 29 Parakram Padak 30 General Service Medal -1947 31 Samanya Seva Medal -1965 32 Special Service Medal 33 Samar seva star- 1965 34 Poorvi Star 35 Paschmi Star 36. Op Vijay Star 37 Siachin Glacier Medal 38 Raksha Medal- 1965 39 Sangram Medal 40 Op Vijay Medal 41 Op Parakram Medal 42 Sainya Seva Medal 43 High Attitude Medal 44 Police ( Special Duty ) Medal – 1962 45 Videsh Seva Medal 46 President‟s Police and Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service 47 President‟s Police Medal for Distinguished Service 48 President „s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service  53 49 President‟s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Sevice 50 President‟s Home guards and Civil Defence Medal Distinguished Service 51. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 52 Meritorious Service Medal 53 Police Medal for Meritorious Service 54 Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service 55 Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service 56 Home Guard and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service 57 Jeevan Raksha Padak 58 Territorial Army Decoration 59 Territorial Army Medal 60 Indian Independence Medal – 1947 61 Independence Medal – 1950 62 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal 63 25th Independence Anniversary Medal 64 30 Year Long Service Medal 65 20 Year Long Service Medal 66 9 Years Long Service Medal 67 Commonwealth Awards 68 Other Awards CONCLUSION 19. Honours and Awards are ultimate recognition by the nation for unmatched act of bravery and selfless service, dedication and supreme sacrifice by soldiers/civ/or any other professionals. All of us should try for them in our professional life but by fair means.  54 ARMED FORCES-8: CONCEPT OF INTEGRATED DEFENCE STAFF Code - AF-8 Period - One Type - Lecture Term - III ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Training Aids 1. OHP, Computer slides, pointer, screen, black board and chalk. Time Plan 2. (a) Introduction. - 05 mins (b) Part I-Background - 05 mins (c) Part II-Role - 05 mins (d) Part III-Organisational Structure - 20 mins (e) Conclusion - 05 mins INTRODUCTION 3. The Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff is located in New Delhi. The CISC, his secretariat, and certain other components are located in South Block. The major portion of the Headquarters is located in Kashmir House. The Headquarters is staffed by officers and personnel from the three Services, the Ministry of External Affairs/Indian Foreign Service, Defence Finance/Defence Accounts Department, Department of Defence (Ministry of Defence) and the Department of Defence Research and Development (Ministry of Defence). PART I: BACKGROUND 4. In 1947, very few Indians had first-hand knowledge or experience of higher defence organization and administration. Pakistan inspired invasion of Kashmir forced the pace of evolution of such an organization. A number of committees came into existence to advise the  55 Government and the Defence Minister on defence problems, the main one being the Defence Committee of the Cabinet, which was supported by other committees like the Defence Minister‟s Committee (DMC), the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC), the Joint Planning Committee (JPC) and the Joint Intelligence Committee(JIC). 5. In subsequent years, following the ceasefire in Kashmir and India‟s adherence to a policy of peace and non-alignment, most of the committees became defunct, their functions being combined. 6. After the Chinese aggression in 1962, the Defence Committee of the Cabinet was replaced by the Emergency Committee of the Cabinet – the latter excluded the attendance of Service Chiefs and the Defence Secretary unlike the former. The DMC was revamped to include scrutiny of operational developments and overseeing of defence preparedness. A number of other committees came into being to expedite the defence build-up. However, as the imminence of Chinese threat receded, most of these committees again became defunct. 7. After the Kargil Conflict, the Government constituted the Kargil Review Committee to carry out an in-depth review and analysis of Security Management System in the country. The recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee were considered by the Group of Ministers which made specific proposals for implementation based on the analysis carried out by four task forces. 8. Based on the recommendations of the Group of Ministers, the Integrated Defence Staff was set up vide Government of India, Ministry of Defence letter number MoD/IC/1027/32/IDS/5843/2001 dated 23 November 2001. PART II: ROLE Role 7. The Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) will support the Chairman and the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) in the optimal performance of their role and functions. PART III: ORGANISATINAL STRUCTURE Organisational Structure 8. The Integrated Defence Staff comprises of Service Officers, Civilian Officers and Scientists and they are allocated duties, roles and functions based on responsibilities of Integrated Defence Staff. It is organized into the following major branches:- (a) CISC Secretariat including Scientific Advisor to CISC and Financial.Advisor to CISC. (b) Policy, Plans and Force Development. (c) Operations. (d) Doctrine, Organisation and Training.  56 (e) Defence Intelligence Agency. (f) International Affairs a