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Thursday, 31 March 2011

NAG MISSILES

Nag is a third generation,anti tank,self guided missile developed in India by DRDO(Defense Research and Development Organization).This missile was developed under the Integrated guided missile development program.

DRDO has planned to develop this missile in 3 versions. 

1. Wire guided version.

2. Infra Red version.

3. Milli metric wave version.

Infra red version missiles are already being developed,while works are going on for the development of other 2 versions.

Features of Nag Missile

Weight 42 Kg

Length 1.90 meters

Manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited(BDL),Hyderabad,Andhra pradesh 

Diameter 190 mm 

Warhead 8 Kg

Speed 230m/s

Wing span 400mm

Range  4 Km(land to land) and 7 Km(air to land)

Launch Platform Nag missile carrier(NAMICA),HAL Dhruv helicopter,HAL light combat helicopter.

PYLONS

An aircraft pylon is the part of airframe, used to carry extra external load.This external load consist of Bombs ,Missiles,Gun pods or even podded engines.

Types of Pylons

Rail Launchers

These pods carry heavy missiles which have their own rocket engines to travel after ejection from aircraft.F-18 and F-4 aircraft's uses these Launchers.

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

"Who will win the war:-

He will win, who knows , when to fight and when not to fight.

He will win, who knows , how to handle both superior and inferior forces.

He will win, who knows , whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all it's ranks.

He will win, who prepared himself ,waits to take the enemy unprepared.

He will win, who has military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign."

-SUN TZU

- Freedom is not Free

- Soldiers win the battle, generals take credit

- The best tank terrain is one without Antitank guns

- High explosives can solve every problem of World

- Aviation is good for sports not for War

- In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it

- During war, there is no 2nd prize

- Discipline make soldier fear their Commanders more than the enemy

- If it is moving, Salute it; If it is not moving, Pick it Up; If you can't pick it, paint it.

- Diplomats start a war, soldiers end it.

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

SNAKE RACE

This is the first item of the G.T.O.'s test series which the Candidate have to undergo after they have done with Intelligence and Psychology test .All candidates divided into 4-5 groups each having 8-10 candidates each.Each individual group then placed under one G.T.O,then they provided with a long rope or bundle of long mat called as snake.The group is then asked to carry this snake across 4-8 obstacles one after another.

There are certain rules imposed on the candidates and their respective G.T.O.'s watch for the implementations of those rules.If they found some group carrying their tasks by breaching or violating those rules,then there are penalties for the whole group.

Some of the general principles and rules regarding Snake race are :-

This is a test,meant to check the team-spirit and command qualities of the candidates.A good candidate always try to bound the whole team, encouraging them to complete he task.
There are certain areas along the path,which are marked red.Candidates are instructed never to touch that red area.If someone do so, the whole group face penalty.
The snake provided to the candidates is to be carried straight without bending or folding.
Unless the last candidate in the group has crossed a particular obstacle,the group is no allowed to move on to he next obstacle.
Any disjoint effort on the part of an individual candidate is likely to have substantial repercussion on the result to be achieved at the end.
The candidates should focus on physical effort rather then on a gift of the grab.
In this test , it is joint effort and performance of each group that matters.Hence coordination and concentrated effort is the key.
Candidates should put in their best efforts and should not feel dis-hearted even if the group loses the race.

Monday, 28 March 2011

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ's)

Ques no.1. How i can join Indian Army?

Answer. It is a very common questions among Indian youngsters as many of them want to join Indian army but the lack of Guidense hinder their progress.

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20mm GUN

20 mm caliber weapons are typically used against large targets such as Buildings,Moving vehicles  and aircrafts.It is the smallest caliber ,which is a auto cannon but not a heavy machine.

20mm caliber has an inside barrel diameter of 0.8 inch(20 mm) and they are commonly 75-100 mm long.

They may or may not have explosive filling and detonating fuse.

They are available in the form of 

High explosive
High explosive incendiary
Armour piercing
Armour piercing incendiary
Target practice tracer

HAL DHRUV Helicopter

Features Of Hal Dhruv

ORIGIN         India

MANUFACTURERS   HAL,India 

TYPE   Advanced multi-roll attack helicopter

FLIGHT CREW   2

LENGTH  15.87 meters

MAIN ROTOR DIAMETER   13.20 meters

HEIGHT   49.28 meters

WEIGHT

         EMPTY   2502 kg

         MAXIMUM   5500 kg

USEFUL LOAD   2600 kg

SPEED   290 km/hr(maximum)

SERVICE CEILING   5990 meters

FUEL CAPACITY   1100 kg

ARMAMENTS

              1.Chin mounted,20 mm,3 barrel gun

              2.4 pylons ,able to carry 8 anti tank NAG missiles.

              3.Four 68 mm or 70 mm Rocket Pods.

or

                Four table launched air to air missiles.

DEFENSE   .RWR; jammers and flare dipensers.

Sunday, 27 March 2011

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 
Infantry
Armour

Combat Support Arms of Indian Army

Artillery
Corps of Engineers
Corps of Signals
Army Air Defense
Army Aviation Corps
Intelligence Corps

Logistic Services for Support of the War efforts

Army Service Corps
Army Ordnance Corps
Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering

 To Treat the Sick and Wounded

Army Medical Corps
Army Dental Corps
Military Nursing Services

 Others

Army Postal Services
Army Education Corps
Remount and Veterinary Corps
Judge Advocate General
Corps of Military Police
Army Physical Training Corps
Military Farms

  

Sunday, 20 March 2011

ITBP

ITBP (Indo-Tibeten Border Police )

ITBP is a multidimensional,mountain trained forced.ITBP was established on Oct 24,1962 under CRPF act, however separate rules were framed in 1994.

Most of the officers and men of this force are trained mountaineers and skiers as they guard the Indian-Chinese border at an altitude of range 9000' to 18500' in the western, middle and eastern sector of border.

ITBP battalions are also deployed on IS/VIP security duties at Chamba-Doba border,Delhi and J&k.

FUNCTIONS AND TASKS OF ITBP

Guarding India-China border.
Promotion of sense and security among the local people.
Check illegal immigration,trans border smuggling and crimes.
Security to banks and protected persons.
Restore and preserve order in any area in the event of disturbance.
Joining UN piece keeping missions.

Due to the nature of their duty, the ITBP personals also called 'HIMVEERS'.These Himveers not only fight the terrorism but also fight against nature at the heights of 9000' to 18200' and the temperature can range upto -40 degree Celsius.

Motto of ITBP

Shaurya Drindhdta Karamnishta

Logo of ITBP

ITBP FLAG

ITBP was the first paramilitary force to receive honor of winning best marching contingent trophy in republic day parade in 1998,1999,2004 and 2011.

ITBP also play important role at the time of natural disasters in the tough terrain of Himalayan region.

 OFFICIAL WEBSITE  http://itbpolice.nic.in/

Friday, 18 March 2011

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

BSF

BSF (Border Security Force)

The need of Boarder security force was first felt in 1965, When Pakistan attacked Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Baria Bet on 9th of April.

Till that time State Armed Police Battalion used to secure the Borders of India but they get exposed when a attack of this caliber happened. A special border patrolling and securing force is felt to required.As a result BSF was established on 1 Dec. 1965.

It is a Paramilitary force and its main motive is to secure the borders of India.

In peace time, it works to establish the sense of security among the areas , close to boarder.

Ethos of BSF

Any task, Any where,Any time

Motto of BSF

Duty Unto Death

LOGO of BSF

RANKS IN BSF

CONSTABLE
SUB INSPECTOR
ASSISTANT COMMANDANT
ASSISTANT SUB INSPECTOR(Radio Mechanic)
HEAD CONSTABLE(Radio Operator)
HEAD CONSTABLE FILTER

BSF is a part of many peace keeping missions of United Nations.Which include the recent mission in Bosnia,1999.

Official Website http://bsf.nic.in/

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

COAST GUARD

Coast guard, India was established in 1977 to inforce national law in waters for the safety of life and property at sea.The planning was laid down back in sep 1974.After Studying the problems of smummgling and other unortherized works on sea shores , the Rustamji Commitee recomend the establishment of Coast Guard.

The Maritime Zones of India Act was passed on 25 Aug 1976. Under this Act, India claimed 2.01 million sq km of sea area in which she has the exclusive rights for exploration and exploitation of resources, both living and non-living at sea. Following this a Cabinet decision was taken by which an interim Coast Guard Organization came into being on 01 Feb 1977.

MOTTO of Coast Guard

VAYAM RAKSHAMAH; which means `WE PROTECT'.

LOGO of Coast Guard

Official website http://indiancoastguard.nic.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

Monday, 14 March 2011

MODE OF ENTRY OFFICERS

These are the different modes or paths to get entry in Indian Army as an Officer. Click the links below to know the required eligibility, dates related to exams and different notifications.

NDA
UNISITY ENTRY SCHEME
NCC(SPECIAL ENTRY WOMEN)
SHORT SERCIVE SOMMICCION(TECHNICAL WOMEN)
NCC(SPECIAL ENTRY MEN)
SHORT SERVICE COMMISION(TECHINICAL MEN)
JAG Man
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION(NON TECHNICAL WOMEN)
TGC(ENGINNERS)
INDIAN MILLITARY ACADEMY(IMA)
10+2 ENTRY SCHEME

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UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME

Vacancies Per Course                        60

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper  Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May

Eligibility Criteria

Age          19 to 25 yrs for Final Year, 18 to 24 yrs for Pre Final Year

Born Between    2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course.

Qualification            Final and Pre Final year students of Engineering Degree Course

Marital Status     Un Married

Application to be Received by   31 Jul

Likely SSB Date   Jan to Mar for final year Aug to Oct for Pre final year

Date Commencement of Trg    Jul

Training Academy    IMA

Duration of Trg     One Year

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NCC(SPECIAL ENTRY WOMEN)

Vacancies Per Course    As notified

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr / Oct

Eligibility Criteria

Age    19 to 25 yrs

Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course.

   2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course.

Qualification    Graduate with LLB / LLM with 50% 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 Dte

Likely SSB Date Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course

Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct

Training Academy OTA, Channai

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SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (TECHNICAL WOMEN)

Vacancies Per Course    As Notified (Twice a year)

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Dec/Jan and Jun / Jul

Eligibility Criteria

Age    19 to 25 yrs

Born Between    2nd Apr to 1st Apr for Apr Course.

   2nd Oct to 1st Oct for Oct Course
.
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

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NCC (SPECIAL ENTRY MEN)

Vacancies Per Course      50 (Twice a Year)

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr / Oct

Eligibility Criteria

Age     19 to 25 yrs

Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course.

   2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course.

Qualification    Graduate with LLB / LLM with 50% 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 Dte

Likely SSB Date    Jan and Aug

Date Commencement of Trg   Apr and Oct

Training Academy    OTA, Channai

Duration of Trg 49 Weeks

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SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (TECHNICAL MEN)

Vacancies Per Course    50 (Twice a year)

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct

Eligibility Criteria

Age    20 to 27 yrs

Born Between 2nd Apr to 1st Apr for Apr Course.

2nd Oct to 1st Oct for Oct Course.

Qualification   Engineering Degree in notified discipline

Marital Status Un Married / Married

Application to be Received by   Apr / May and Oct / Nov

Likely SSB Date Dec-Jan and Jun-Jul

Date Commencement of Trg     Apr and Oct

Training Academy OTA Chennai

Duration of Trg    49 Weeks

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JAG MAN

Vacancies Per Course    As Notified

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch

Eligibility Criteria

Age   21 to 27 yrs

Born Between 2nd Oct to 1st Oct for Oct Course.

2nd Apr to 1st Apr for Apr Course

Qualification Graduate with LLB / LLM with 55% marks. 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    Jan and Aug

Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct

Training Academy    OTA

Duration of Trg     49 Weeks

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SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (NON TECHNICAL WOMEN)

SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (NON-TECHNICAL WOMEN)

Eligibility Criteria

Vacancies Per Course 175 (Twice a year)

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct

Age    19 to 25 yrs

Born Between    2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course.

   2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course.

Qualification       Graduation / Post Graduation from Recognised University.

Marital Status Un Married

Application to be Received by   May and Oct

Likely SSB Date Apr and Oct / Nov

Date Commencement of Trg Jan and Jul

Training Academy    OTA Chennai

Duration of Trg 49 Weeks

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TGC (ENGINEERS)

TGC (ENGINEERS)
Vacancies Per Course   As Notified (Twice a Year)

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct

Eligibility Criteria

Age   20 to 27 yrs

Born Between   2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course.

   2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course

Qualification   BE / B Tech in notified streams of Engineers

Marital Status   Un Married / Married

Application to be Received by   Apr / May and Oct / Nov

Likely SSB Date   Mar / Apr and Sep / Oct

Date Commencement of Trg Jan and Jul

Training Academy     IMA

Duration of Trg   One Year

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INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY (IMA)

Vacancies Per Course 250 (Twice a year)

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct

ima

Eligibility Criteria

Age   19 to 24 yrs

Born Between   2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course.

   2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course.

Qualification     Graduation from Recognised University.

Marital Status   Un Married

Application to be Received by   May and Oct

Likely SSB Date   Sep / Oct and Mar / Apr

Date Commencement of Trg   Jan and Jul

Training Academy   IMA Dehradun

Duration of Trg   1 ½ Yrs

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10+2 ENTRY SCHEME

Vacancies Per Course   85 (Twice a year)

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper
Apr and Sep Notified by Additional Directorate General of Recruiting

Eligibility Criteria

Age                                              16 ½ to 19 yrs

Born Between                             1st Jul to 1st Jul for Jan Course and 1st Jan to 1 Jan for Jul Course

Qualification   10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to apply)

Marital Status                            Un Married

Application to be Received by    30 Jun and 31 Oct

Likely SSB Date                          Aug to Oct and Feb to Apr

Date Commencement of Trg   Jan and Jul

Training Academy   IMA Dehradun

Duration of Trg   5 Yrs (1 Yrs IMA & 4 Yrs CTWS) Permanent Commission after 4 yr

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NDA

Vacancies Per Course   300 (Twice a year)
   Army - 195
   Air Force - 66
   Navy - 39

Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Mar and Oct Notified by UPSC

NDA

Eligibility Criteria

Age       16 ½ to 19 yrs

Born Between   2nd Jan to 1st Jul for Dec Course and2nd Jul to 1st Jan for Jul Course

Qualification   12th Class of 10+2 System of Edn of Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy

Marital Status   UN-Married

Application to be Received by   10-15 Nov for Jan Course and 10-15 Apr for Jul Course

Likely SSB Date   Sept to Oct and Jan to Apr

Date Commencement of Trg        Jan and Jul

Training Academy                         NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune

Duration of Trg   3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA

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