Tuesday 5 April 2011

Infantry

Infantry 

Infantry is a unit of army, which is trained to fight on foot.It is the most flexible and highly trained unit of any army,hence called the backbone of army.Infantry soldiers are often carry higher physical standards than others. Infantry is called 'Queen of the battle' as they are the foot soldiers who holds the captured towns, territories and men.An Infantry men can reach, operate and survive in any kind of terrain.  Infantry soldiers are mostly trained for face to face combat,patrolling and security.They are also trained to use Infantry support weapons or crew-served weapons.



Weaponry of an Infantry man include many weapons that can be carried and used individually or in a small crew.These weapons include:- Rifles, Grenades, Sub-machine Guns,Machine Guns, Shoulder fired rocket launcher, Light mortar, Grenade launcher, Gas mask, Additional Body Armour


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Structure/Organization of Infantry

The basic organization of Infantry is battalion which further consist of 6 companies. Each company has its own Supporting weapons and motor transport.
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Roles of Infantry  

ATTACK, DEFENSE, PETROL, PURSUIT, ESCORT, MANEUVER, INTELLIGENCE GATHERING, RESERVE, CONSTRUCTION, BASE DEFENSE, HOSTAGE RESCUE




Indian Infantry is subdivided into many regiments.These regiments are:-
  • Mechanised Infantry Regiment
  • Guards Regiment
  • Parachute Regiment
  • Punjab Regiment
  • Madras Regiment
  • Grenadiers Regiment
  • Maratha Light Infantry Regiment
  • Rajputana Rifles Regiment
  • Jat Regiment 
  • Sikh Regiment
  • Sikh Light Infantry Regiment
  • Dogra Regiment
  • Garhwal Rifles Regiment
  • Kumaon and Naga Regiment
  • Assam Regiment
  • Bihar Regiment
  • Mahar Regiment
  • Jammu and Kashmir rifles Regiment
  • Jammu and Kashmir light infantry Regiment
  • 1 Gorkha Rifles
  • 3 Gorkha Rifles
  • 4 Gorkha Rifles
  • 5 Gorkha Rifles
  • 8 Gorkha Rifles
  • 9 Gorkha Rifles
  • 11 Gorkha Rifles
  • Ladakh Scout Regiment
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44 comments:

  1. i am 21 years old and just appeared my 3rd year exam. i love indian army and want to join army

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  2. First of all you haven't mentioned that whether you are a B.tech,BSC,BCA or BA student.
    Anyway, it's good that you are inspired to be a part of Indian Military.

    To chk the different entry modes in Indian army, pls visit this link.....http://joinindianarmynow.blogspot.com/2011/03/mode-of-entry-officers.html

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  3. hello sir i M.TRINATH appearing for +2 exam and want to join indian army infantry please tell me how and when can i apply

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  4. my name is arun kumar . i am pass out 12 class with commerce 69% .want to join indian army infantry please tell me how and when can i apply

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  5. Well arun, it's good that you want to join Indian army but i am afraid that you can't at this stage, but you can surely try after graduation.

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  7. Thanks for pointing this mistake, it will be corrected soon.

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  8. Hello sir I am sathish 23 yrs old I am not finish my degree b .com cs 2010th I am finish my college I have three arriear my aim I am joining army I have ncc certificate in infantrywing now I am joining Indian army infantry

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  9. hi sathish

    it is not clear what exactly you are asking and what is your qualification right now.
    But still you must visit the following page to get your doubts cleared.

    go to http://joinindianarmynow.blogspot.com/2011/03/frequently-asked-questionsfaqs.html

    follow the steps and hopefully you will get your answers.

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  10. Here's your joke:::
    Military pilot who had sex with an 11 year old boy when he was 17 year-old virgin!!!
    A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAD SEX WITH AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT!!! He needs to be on a sexual preditor list.
    How long did he masterbate and think about having sex with boys? In boot camp? Into his flight training? 20, 25 YEARS OLD??? OLDER???
    "Creepy rotten grape attached to an otherwise normal bunch." And he hurt their property values too.

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  11. Hello Sir, My name is DP and we are posting this comment from Auckland, New Zealand. We have been living here for in excess of two years but have strong desires to join Indian Army- Infantry...Currently, pursuing Cambridge A Level qualification. I am brilliant in academic performance and have received A grade in AS physics and B grade in Maths. I have completed 10+2 in 2011 with science subjects. If I wish to advance my position in Indian Army, what entry level would you recommend... 10+2 or after graduation....Please respond.

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  12. I want to Join Gorkha Regiment , I really like the Gorkha Army Hat and Chiky eyes with a neat brave look . Plz help how to proceed .

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    1. chk your eligibility according to your Qualification and Age. Then fill the forms of matching entries.

      Join Indian Army

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  13. HELLO SIR,
    I AM SURENDER BHATI AM DONE WITH MY 10+2 IN THIS YEAR.I APPEARED FOR NDA OF WHICH AM NOT CONFIDENT OF CLEARING...

    SIR MY SOLE AIM IS TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY SPECIALLY IN PARACHUTE OR INFANTRY REGIMENT.... SO SIR DO I HAVE ANY OPPTURNITY NOW OR AFTER GRADUATION..... PLEASE HELP ME OUT...

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    1. Yes you will have many opportunities after Graduation.
      I myself failed twice during NDA try but finally get my SSB Cleared after Graduation.

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    2. Sir can an engineering graduate opt for the special forces/the parachute regiment?

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  14. hello sir im a 25yrs old n i want to join indian army infantry. . is der any to join. if s plz plz guide me. i ll cum through d any test. . plz or mail me at ashwindyasa@gmail.com

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    1. hi mate

      Fist of all you check this page: Modes of joining Indian army. Here you can chk the type of entry you can apply for.

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  15. THANK YOU SIR YOU WILL BE MY INSPIRATION
    I AM SURENDER BHATI.. WHICH ARE THE ENTRIES INTO INFANTRY OR PARA REGIMENTS AFTER GRADUATION.... PLZ LET ME KNOW

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    1. Here is the list of all kind of entries into any regiment of Indian Army:
      Modes of joining Indian army

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  16. Hello Sir,
    I am Ravinder i have did my M.com recently i am 26yrs old. I am interested to join Indian Army so do i have opportunity to join Indian army.
    Please help me out with this sir.

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  17. THIS IS SURENDER BHATI.
    SIR DO WE JOIN INFANTRY OR OTHER REGIMENTS THROUGH THE MODES WHICH YOU GUIDED...

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    1. Well if your Qualification and Age limit matches the required one sthen you can join Indian army for sure.

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  18. thank you sir...... this is surender. sry for wasting your time
    but i want to know are we going to join Indian army in regiments or in ground duties through modes which are available......

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    1. well Surender, those modes are to join Indian Army as an Officer. Joining a regiment depends upon your performance during training.

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    2. thank you once again sir
      please suggest me some exercises which will help me to be fit... and what should be must included in diet....

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  19. hello sir is it possible to join the parachute regiments of indian army through after qualifying ima through cdse mode of entry

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    1. yes, after compliting your IMA course you will undergo Special Forces Training and then you will join Parachute Regiment.

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  20. this is surender... thank you once again sir
    please suggest me some exercises which will help me to be fit... and what should be must included in diet....

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    1. The Best Exercise is Running and Protein Rich diets are good for Muscle Building.

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  21. after completing engineering and joining the ima through cdse , antidate relaxation while joining the indian army is valid or not?

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    1. No its not valid,,,, its valid only for technical entries.

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  22. I am Dnyanesh Bhosale. I completed B.Sc. in Physics. I want to work for my country by joining Indian Army. tell me How can I join Indian army.

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  23. wat are de entries for an engg graduate to serve in indian army infantry?

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    1. its UES, TGC and Direct(CDSE) entry... for more details click here

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  24. Hello Sir,
    My name is Rahul
    I am 25 years old.
    I completed M.S.C Honz. in optometry. so is this possible for me to join Indian Army.
    Waiting for your reply.
    Regards.

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    1. Hi Rahul... Even am so much interested to be in Indian Army and i have completed my bachelor's degree in Optometry... How to be in Army with this profesision? Mr. Anil can you please reply for this. Do you have any need of optometrist?

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  25. sir, If I am selected for TGC entry , as engineering graduate, will I get infantry role. If not should I leave this entry and try for CDSE? Please guide.

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  26. Hello sir I am 21 years old .I am doing BCA degree in Bangalore.I am very intrested in army comondo.I have black with 10years experience .I got national gold medal in taekwondo .I will complete degree at the age of 22.I belongs to Nepal but past 10_20 years I m in India.for me gorkha force or Indian.I will be admired in ur academy 100% sure but I just want to know the procedure step wise.I don't known.please inform me .my email address:amritshahi365@gmail. I can die .that much of interest.but I don't know what to do.please inform me..plz

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  27. Hello sir I am 21 years old .I am doing BCA degree in Bangalore.I am very intrested in army comondo.I have black with 10years experience .I got national gold medal in taekwondo .I will complete degree at the age of 22.I belongs to Nepal but past 10_20 years I m in India.for me gorkha force or Indian.I will be admired in ur academy 100% sure but I just want to know the procedure step wise.I don't known.please inform me .my email address:amritshahi365@gmail. I can die .that much of interest.but I don't know what to do.please inform me..plz

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  28. Hello sir, I am Shaurya Singh of class XI. I have taken Commerce with math and want to join Indian Army- in the field duty. I want to go to borders and serve my country. Pls tell how is my Corps selected after clearing SSB and medical exam?

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