Military Schools in India

Military Schools India

There are 5 Military schools in India.

• Chail Military School, CHAIIL (Simla hills, H.P.)
• Ajmer Military School, AJMER (Rajas-than)
• Bangalore Military School, BANGALORE (Karnataka)
• Belgaum Military School, BELGAUM (Karnataka)
• Dholpur Military School, DHOLPUR (Rajas-than)

Military schools were formaly known as King George V.Royal Indian military colleges and later as King George Schools.These schools provide education to the sons of Defense service personnel and prepared them for careers in the Armed forces.In 1952, the Miltary schools were reorganised as residential public schools for boys.Their objectives were enlarged and admissions were thrown open to the sons of Defense service Officers and civilians also.These schools are member schools of Indian public schools conference.Each Military school is also an army unit of the statys of catagory 'A' Training establishment of Indian Army.

These schools have produced a large no. of service officers.There are many senior officers of the rank of Generals and Brigadiers who are the proud product of these schools.

AIMS

The Aims of Military schools are :-

• to provide healthy,liberal and sound general education to boys between the age 10 to 20 years without religious inhibitions and prejusdices.
• to develop in them those qualities of mid,body and character which enables them to become useful and good citizen of India.
• to prepare them academically for all exams conducted by CBSE, New Delhi and UPSC.
• to fit them as leader in any walk of life.

MOTTO

The school motto is embodied in Sanskrit words "Shilam Parm Bhushanam" which means "character is the greatest virtue".

CONTROL

The schools are run by the ministry of defense,Government of Indian.They are catagory 'A' establishment of Indian Army,under the control of the Director General Military Training,Army headquarters,New Delhi.

FEATURES

• School Assembly
• Physical Training and Games
• NCC and Scouting
• Co-Corricular activities
• House system
• Messing
• Medical and Health Care
• Functions/Celebrations
• Recreation
• Computer Training
• Canteen
• Services like Washerman,Barbers,Cobblers,Gardeners and Carpenters

ADMISSIONS

The schools have 300 boarders each plus 30 day schoolars spread over from class 6th to 12th. 67% of the boarders vacancies are reserved for the sons of serving and retired JCO's and officers of the Army and the equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force,10% seats goes to the service officers and the remaining 13% go to civilians.From all catagories of seats 15% are reserved for Scheduled castes and 7.5% for the Scheduled Tribes.

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Madras Regiment

 Madras Regiment

In the aftermath of the siege of Fort St. George Madras by the French in 1758 the East India company raised two battalions from the levies the same year.The number increased to 16 by 1765.By 1826 there were as many as 52 battalions at any one time.These had various designations:Madras Nartive Infantry,Madras pioneers and Carnatic Infantry etc.

By the close of 19th century and as a result of the reduction of the army the Madras battalion was reduced to 20.Another 17 were converted to 1st and 2nd Punjab regiments,1st/7th and 1st/10th Gurkha rifles.

Another singular factor associated with the Madras regiment:It had grenadier battalions as also a riffle corps,these were later disbanded.

Regimental center of Madras Regiment

Madukarai,Wellingten(Nilgiris) since 1947.

War Memorial of Madras Regiment

Wellington(Nilgiris)

MOTTO of Madras Regiment

Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha(It is glory to die doing one's duty).

War Cry of Madras Regiment

Veer Madrassi, Adi Kollu, Adi Kollu.

Battle Honours of Madras Regiment

Pre Indipendense

Changing of the Guards

Changing Of Guards 

'Changing of the Guards' is a military tradition,whose origin is lost in antiquity.From time immemorial Guards and Sentries at fort,Palaces and Defense establishment changes periodically to enable a fresh body of soldiers to take charge.

Every Saturday,it's time for the ceremonial change of guards at the Rashtrapati bhavan,New Delhi.Its' done with a 40 min. traditional ceremony Infantry Army Guards and President's Bodyguard change guard with clockwise precision.

The regal bearing and hard training of the noble mounts of the President's bodyguard,greatly enhanced by their superb ceremonial equipage,heavily embroidered saddle cloths,ceremonial bridles and bits,lend a regal dignity and spectacle of incomparable colors and pageantry at this ceremonial parade.

After inspection,officers of the guard take salute and march past smartly.After entering inside the Iron gates of Rastrapati bhavan,the new guard take position alongside the old guards for formal salutary.Then the sentries of the old and new guards exchange keys .At the end sentries of the new guards on duty take post and remainder troops march off on the tunes of "sare jahan se achcha".

This Saturday it was the exchange of guards between 15 JAK(Jammu and Kashmir) riffles--older unit and Madras regiment--New unit of Guards.

The Parachute Regiment

The Parachute Regiment

The Indian Parachute regiment was formed on 1 May 1945 consisting of 4 battalions and an equal no. of independent companies.

After the Independence the airborne battalion was split and 55th and 70th brigade remain in India with 6 para battalions.On 15th April 1952, the Parachute regiment was re-raised by absorbing 3 battalions namely

• The Punjab Regiment(PARA)
• The Maratha Regiment(PARA)
• The Kumaon Regiment(PARA)

On 01 May 1962,a training wing of Parachute Regiment was formed in Kota under the Brigade of the guards training center and thus start the direct recruitment and training for the Parachute regiment.After that the training center of Parachute regiment shifted to many locations but finally on 15th Jan 1992 , the center along with the pay and record and account office moved to Bangalore,which seems to be a key location.

Battle Honors of Parachute Regiment

As a part British Indian Army and UNO , the Parachute regiment has many battle honours.

VICTORIA CROSS

Naik Yeshwant Ghadge, VC (Posthumous) 

ASHOK CHAKRA

Captain AS Jasrotia, AC, SM (Posthumous) 

Major Sudhir Kumar Walia, AC, SM and Bar (Posthumous)

Paratrooper Sanjog Chhetri, AC (Posthumous) 

CAPT HARSHAN R, AC (PUSTHUMOUS) 

HAV BAHADUR SINGH BOHRA,AC (POSTHUMOUS) 

HAV GAJENDRA SINGH ,AC (POSTHUMOUS)

MAJOR MOHIT SHARMA, AC, SM (POSTHUMOUS) 

MAHA VIR CHAKRA

Brigadier Mohd Usman, MVC (Posthumous) 

Lt Col HK Virk, MVC

Major AK Ramaswamy, MVC (Posthumous)  

Major SMS Brar, MVC (Posthumous) 

Paratrooper Man Singh, MVC (Posthumous) 

Major SP Chopra, MVC (Posthumous) 

Lt Col Dharam Singh, MVC 

Major RS Dyal, MVC 

Lt Col S Bhawani Singh, MVC

Lt Col KS Pannu, MVC 

Major VK Berry, MVC 

Along with that 16 Kirti Chakra,61 Vir Chakra,63 Shurya Chakra,7 PVSM

 

Para Battalions

• 1 PARA(SF)
• 2 PARA(SF)
• 3 PARA(SF)
• 4 PARA(SF)
• 5 PARA
• 6 PARA
• 7 PARA
• 9 PARA(SF)
• 10 PARA(SF)
• 21 PARA(SF)

SF-Special Forces       

MOTTO of Parachute Regiment

Shatrujeet (The Conqueror)

Insignia of Parachute Regiment

The Guards Regiment
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment 

Guards Regiment

Guards Regiment

The first all class regiment was raised in August 1949, by grouping the senior most battalions from senior Infantry regiments.The regiment was accorded the senior position in Infantry and takes first rank in the arm.

 

At present the guards regiment consist of 19 battalions,out of which one is equipped as the Anti-Tank missile battalion,3 are still serving as the Infantry regiments and all other regiments are Mechanised Infantry units.The 3 Infantry units serve as Recce and Support role.

Present Units of Guards Regiment

•  1st Battalion (Mechanised)(former 2 Punjab)
• 2nd Battalion (Mechanised)(former 1 Grenadier)
• 3rd Battalion  (Mechanised)(former 1 Rajputana Rifles)
• 4th Battalion  (Mechanised)(former 1 Rajput)
• 5th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 6th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 7th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 8th Battalion (Mechanised)
• 9th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 10th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 11th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 12th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 13th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 14th Battalion  (Mechanised)
• 15th Battalion (Recce and Sup)
• 16th Battalion (Recce and Sup)
• 17th Battalion (AGTM)
• 18th Battalion (Mechanised)
• 19th Battalion  (Recce and Sup)

 MOTTO of Guards Regiment

 Pehla Hmesha Pehla(First Always First)

War Cry of Guards Regiment

Garud Ka Hun Bol Pyare (I am from the Guards, Say O my friend)

Insignia of Guards Regiment

Regimental Center of Guards Regiment

Kamptee near Nagpur in Maharashtra.

Awards and Honors  of Guards Regiment

Known for the highest bravery, this unit carry some very proud Soldiers.Decorated by 2 Param Vir Chakras,2 Ashoka Chakras for it's heroism.

4 guards have a unique distinction of having extra junior commissioned officer on it's establishment to carry the Honorary color(The only battalion in whole commonwealth awarded this honour for collective gallantry.

Pre-Independence

Delhi 1803; Egypt 1876-1917; British East Africa 1878; Afghanistan 1878-80; Kandahar 1880;

Burma 1891 ; China 1900; East Africa 1914-1916; Mesopotamia 1914- 1918, Egypt 1915, Gallipoli 1915,

 France and Flanders 1915, Kutal Amarah 1915; Palestine 1916-1918; Tigris 1916; Macedonia 1918;

Afghanistan 1919; Donbaik 1943; Italy 1943-1945; Burma 1945; J&.K 1947-1948; Selinghar; Carnatic;

Mysore; Ava; Pegu; Suez Canal; Ne\ls, Krithia; Laos; Aden; Point-551; Kanghaw; Naushera; Mangalore;

Hyderabad; Gaza; Megiodo; Nablus; Curais; Seringapatnam; Beurabone; Punjab; Mooltan; Persia; Reshire;

Khooshab; Central India; Basra; Shaiba; Ctesiphon; Defence of Kut-AI-Amarnath; Sidi Barrani; Keren; Cassino;

Castele Hill; Leswarree; Deig; Bharatpore; Khelat; Mahrakpore; Chilianwallah; Goojerat and Punjab.

Post-Independence

Akhaura, Burki, Gadra Road, Hilli, Naushera, Gurais, Shingo Rivel Valley, Sylhet and Ganga Sagar.

BMP2 Sarath

BMP2 Sarath

BMP2 is a second generation war machine.It is the modified version of BMP1 ,which was originally built by Soviet Union during 1961-1965.Now it's being used in many countries all over the world including India.India has developed its own version under the name BMP2 'Sarath'.

This war machine is basically a armored personal carrier mounted with a machine gun on top.

Features of BMP2 Sarath

Weight 14.3 tonnes

Length 6.72 meters

Width 3.15 meters

Height 2.45 meters

Crew 3+7 passengers

Armaments  TISAS(thermal imaging stand alone sight)

                   2 thermobaric missiles

                   2 tandem warhead Konkurs missiles

                   Integrated TI sight, an LRF,

                   AGL mounted on the turret which is also stabilised in the horizontal plane.

Speed             65 km/h (40 mph) (road)

          45 km/h (28 mph) (off-road)

          7 km/h (4.3 mph) (water)

Operational Range 600 km.

Primary armament 30 mm automatic cannon 2A42

                            9M113 Konkurs ATGM

Secondary armament 7.62 mm machine gun (PKT)

Manufacturer Ordnance factory,Medak(Andhra pardesh)

100 of these ICV(Infantry Carrier Vehicles) are being added every year and there are around 1000 BMP2 in active service.

Weapons of BMP-2 Sarath

The main armament is a 30mm 2A42 auto cannon with dual ammunition feed,which provide the operator an option between 3UBR6 AP-T and 3UOR6 HE-T / 3UOF8 HE-I ammunition.The Gun is provided with the stabilization control,which make it highly accurate while moving.It's rate of fire is 550 rounds per minute.

The AP-T ammunition can penetrate 15 mm of armour at 60 degree at 1500 metre while a new APDS-T tungsten round can penetrate 25 mm from a same distance.A typical ammunition load is 160 rounds of AP ammunition and 340 rounds of HE ammunition.This gun can be fired from either the commander or the gunner station.

The commanders 1PZ-3 site is specially designed for firing on Helicopters or slow air crafts.The turret can rotate 360degree in 10.28 seconds and elevation through 74degree in 12.33 seconds.

Future of BMP2

The future of BMP2 is not looking so bright as it's design is said to have many flows.The main problem is the design of it's fuel tank.Its designers have placed it's fuel tanks between the 2 rows of outward facing passenger seats.It means the infantry soldiers are sitting on fuel tanks and in case those fuel tanks got hit and catches fire then there is possibility of soldiers death.

The extra fuel is carried in the hollow side doors,which make the situation worse.A accurate hit can cause the painful death of Infantry soldiers inside.

BMP is also considered much lighter and weakly armed then it's other competitor's such as BTR-T.

Due to these limitations Indian army is also seeking it's replacement in near future and hence they are working on a project to prepare FICV(Future Infantry Carrier Vehicle).

Indian army is using BMP2 in many versions such as

• BMP2K 'Sarath' based armoured ambulance.
• BMP2K 'Sarath' based armoured amphibious dozer.
• BMP2K 'Sarath' based armoured engineer reconnaissance vehicle.
• BMP2K 'Sarath' based NBC reconnaissance vehicle.
• BMP2K 'Sarath' based carrier mortar tracked vehicle.
• NAMICA-Nag missile carrier.
• AKASH-Air missile defense system.
• RAJENDRA-Multifunctional radar.
• BMP-2 "UGV" - unmanned reconnaissance vehicle.

Mechanised Infantry Regiment

Mechanised Infantry Regiment

Mechanised Infantry is the youngest unit of Indian Infantry.It's need was felt after 1965 Indo-Pak war.In 1961 some of the old battalions were equipped with APC's(Armour-ed personal carrier's) but these units were commanded by there old regiments.Separate regiment was formed on 2 April 1979 and it's affairs were transferred to Directorate general of Mechanised force.

The first colonel of Mechanised Infantry was Gen.Sundergi.

It consist of 25 Battalions and command center is located at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

Logo of Mechanized Infantry Regiment

MOTTO of Mechanized Infantry      

Valour and faith.

WAR CRY of Mechanized Infantry         

Bolo Bharat Mata ki Jai(Victory to mother India).

WEAPON of Mechanized Infantry          

Mechanised Infantry is using modified variant of BMP-1, Which is developed in India by the name of BMP-2'Sarath'.

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

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.

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

Fact of War

"To secure ourself against defeat lies in our hands, but the opportunities of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy itself."

                                                    - Sun Tzu

ARMY AVIATION

ARMY AVIATION

Achievements of Army Aviation 

The Army Aviation units have many achievements to proud on including active participation in

• Sri Lankan operation
• Operations in the highest battlefield on earth i.e. Siachen Glaciers.
• Taking part in UNOSOM-2, from Oct.1993 to Nov.1994.
• Operation Vijay,1999.

Equipments of Army Aviation

The equipments of Army Aviation can be sub-divided into

1.Attack Helicopters

2.Observation Helicopter

3.Training Helicopters

4.Transport Helicopters

5.Reconnaissance UAV

Indian Army consist of 500+ active Helicopters and Unmanned UAV'S.

These Helicopters are

• HAL DHRUV
• HAL CHETAK
• HAL CHEETAH
• DRDO NISHANT
• HAL LANCER
• IAI SEARCHER 2
• IAI HERON 2
• RUSTOM 

 
 

ARMS/SERVICES IN INDIAN ARMY

Arms and Services of Indian army

Following are the Different Arms/Services or Branches under Indian Army:

Combat Arms Of Indian Army 

1. Infantry
2. Armour

Combat Support Arms of Indian Army

1. Artillery
2. Corps of Engineers
3. Corps of Signals
4. Army Air Defense
5. Army Aviation Corps
6. Intelligence Corps

Logistic Services for Support of the War efforts

1. Army Service Corps
2. Army Ordnance Corps
3. Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering

 To Treat the Sick and Wounded

1. Army Medical Corps
2. Army Dental Corps
3. Military Nursing Services

 Others

1. Army Postal Services
2. Army Education Corps
3. Remount and Veterinary Corps
4. Judge Advocate General
5. Corps of Military Police
6. Army Physical Training Corps
7. Military Farms

 

NSG(NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD)

NSG(NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD)

NSG was established in 1964 to tackle any kind of terrorism across the country.It only works in those areas where State police and Central police forces are not efficient.

These forces can be deployed in extreme conditions.This force is designed to undertake the works of paramilitary forces under extreme conditions.

It is a task oriented force and has  2 complimentary elements in the form of Special action force(SAF), including army personal and special ranger groups and Special Ranger Group(SRG),including personals on paramilitary forces.

TASKS OF NSG

• Neutralize terrorists in any area.
• Neutralize terrorists in any Situation.
• Handling Hijack situations.
• Rescue hostages.

There tasks also include

• Security of high risk VIP's.
• Anti sabotage checks.
• Back up security operations.
• Advance Training of paramilitary forces.
• PSO duties.
• Bomb detection and disposal.

Organization structure of NSG

          1.ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORATE

• Administration
• Provisioning
• Engineering
• Intelligence
• Station headquarters
• Medical

     2.OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE

• Operation and Training
• Communication
• Force Headquarters

     3.TRAINING CENTER

     4.FINANCE DEPARTMENT

OFFICIAL WEBSITE                www.nsg.gov.in

PARAMILITARY FORCES

Paramilitary forces

Paramilitary forces aid the operation of Indian army and many Law enforcement agencies in India.

Paramilitary forces work under the supervision of Ministry of home affairs.

Indian paramilitary force is world's largest paramilitary organisation.

The paramilitary forces can be divided into 2 broad categories,namely:-

1.Central Police Organisations(CPO).

2.Central paramilitary forces(CPF).

The Central Police Organizations (CPO) work Along-with the Indian Federal Police Agencies, State Police Forces and other Indian Law Enforcement Agencies. The CPO are commanded by Indian Police Service officers.It contains:-

• Special Protection Group
• Indian Home Guard
• Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF)
• Rapid Action Force 
• Civil Defense
• Railway Protection Force
• Central Industrial  Protection Force(CIPF)
• Commando Battalion for Resolute Action

The Central paramilitary forces(CPF)  consist of :-

• Border Security Force(BSF)
• Indian Coast Guard
• National Security Guards
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP)
• Sashastra Seema Bal
• Special Frontier Force
• Rashtriya Rifles
• Assam Rifles
• Defence Security Corps