Territorial Army

Territorial Army

Territorial Army provides a second line of defense with around 50,000 authorized personals. It was originated after the uprising of 1857, when Britishers feel the need of volunteers Army as second line of defense. In the beginning, it consisted of Europeans and Anglo Indians but after World War 1, it was opened for Indians too. Territorial force took an active part in Both World war 1 and 2.    

Territorial army was raised in 1949 as a Voluntary force which any working personal can chose as a part time affair to serve the nation. They were called only in case of high Internal security or national disasters, in the mean time they use to carry weapon and tactics practices to keep them-self fit and ready. 
Territorial army (TA) is further divided into 2 units - Infantry Units and Departmental units. The latter compromises engineer regiments, ONGC engineer units, IOC engineer units, army supply corps battalions, postal regiments, Waste land development force and general hospital TA battalions. 
The TA battalions has participated in 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars as also with the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka and won many Gallantry Awards. 

Raising Day of Territorial Army

7th October    

Training in Territorial Army

Infantry Units

• 4 hours of urban system of training on weekends and holidays
• Recruit training of 32 days in first year
• Annual training of 30-60 days
• Post commission training of 10 weeks

Departmental Units

• Recruit training of 30 days in first year
• 30 days of Annual training 
• 30 days of post commission training
• Voluntary training   

Pay Scale/Salary and other Allowances of Territorial Army(TA) officers

• Pay Scale and allowances are same as Indian Army Officers (Pay Scale of Indian army Officers, Allowances of Indian Army Officers).
• Pension - Only after you complete 20 years of service.
• A special Increment incase you complete 3-5 annual camps. 
• Separate Allowances for separate departments like ONGC and IOC.
• Posting on the station of your own Choice. 

Location of Territorial Army (TA) units

1. TA Group Headquarters, Southern Command - PUNE
2. TA Group Headquarters, Eastern Command - Calcutta
3. TA Group Headquarters, Western Command - Chandimandir
4. TA Group Headquarters, Central Command - Lucknow
5. TA Group Headquarters, Northern Command - Udhampur
6. TA Group Headquarters, South-Western Command - Jaipur

Grenadiers

Grenadiers

During east Indian company they usually have a Grenadiers unit of some well built men for close combat action during war. They do have a distinction of regiment and always walks on right hand side of Infantry unit during the Parade.

During world war 1, 102 grenadiers served in East Africa, Palestine and Persian gulf area. After their reconstruction after World war 1they were grouped together with 4th Bombay Grenadiers. After the transfer of Punjabi Muslims (Post 1947), the composition became 2:1:! of Ahirs, Jats, Dogras, Gujars and Hindustani Muslims. 

Battle Honous (Post Independence)

Asal Uttar, Jarpal, Chakra

Regimental Center of Grenadiers

Merged with 10/9th Jat regiment, Bareilly 1930, Grenadiers Regimental center formed at Bareilly July 1941, Nasirabad - 1941, Jabalpur 1975

War Memorial of Grenadiers 

Jabalpur

Motto of Grenadiers

Sarvada Shaktishali (Always Powerful)

War Cry of Grenadiers

Sarvada Shaktishali

Logo of Grenadiers

Major Awards of Grenadiers

Due to their active and major participation in the war of 1965 and 1971, grenadiers won  2 Param Vir Chakras 

CHM Abdul Hamid

Major Hoshiar Singh

Content and Picture Sources:

http://indianarmy.nic.in/

http://en.wikipedia.org/

Indian Army (by Retd. Lt. Col. Gautum Sharma)

Punjab Regiment

Punjab Regiment

1st Punjab and 2nd Punjab trace their origin to the middle of the 18th century when the east Indian company raised battalions to the south. As the area of operations widened to the northern areas - Punjab Muslmans, Hindus and Sikhs reduce the intake from South. This makers the origin of Punjab Regiment out of Madras Regiment.

During the Reconstruction in 1922, senior regiments are merged to form Punjab Regiment. Due to the departure of Punjabi Muslmans after 1947, each battalion start having Sikhs and Dogras in equal compositions.

Punjab Regiment participated in all post 1947 wars. When the Brigade of the gaurds and parachute regiments were formed the senior battalions - 1 (para) Punjab became 1 Para and 2 Punjab became Guards.  

Regimental Center of Punjab Regiment

Multan, 1923; Meerut Cantt 1946; Ramgarh Cantt 1976

War Memorial of Punjab Regiment

Ramgarh Cantt

Punjab Regiment Logo

 

 Motto of Punjab Regiment

Jal Wa Sthal

War Cry of Punjab regiment

Sikhs - Jo bole so nihal sat sri akal

Dogras - Durga Mata ki jai

Different Battalions and their Raising Day of Punjab regiment

3 Punjab - 12 march

9 Punjab- 16 Jan

13 Punjab (Jind) - 1 Dec

14 Punjab (Nabha Akal) - 24 Oct

15 Punjab (Patiala) - 13 Mar

17 Punjab- 15 Nov

18 Punjab - 1 JAN

19 Punjab - 1 APR

20 Punjab -1 OCT

21 Punjab - 1 JAN

22 Punjab - 15 JAN

23 Punjab- 1 OCT

24 Punjab- 1 JAN

25 Punjab- 15 MAY

26 Punjab- 1 JUL

27 Punjab- 16 MAY

28  Punjab- 28 NOV

102 Infantry Bn. (TA) Punjab- 11 MAR

Source: Indian Army (by Retd. Lt. Col. Gautum Sharma)

Photo Sourse: http://indianarmy.nic.in/
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Gallantry Awards

Gallantry Awards in Indian Army

Soldiers been entitled for the Act of Bravery and Courage during Battles or in Peace Time. These Gallantry awards are awarded by the President Personally. The List of Gallantry awards in Indian Army is as

 

 

Param Vir Chakra (PVC)

 

This is the highest decoration for valour  awarded - for 'the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or per-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy whether on land, at sea or in the air.'

The decoration is made of bronze and is circular in shape. It has, on the obverse, four replicas of 'indra's vajra', embossed round the state emblem in the center. On the reverse, the words 'Param Vir Chakra' are embossed both in Hindi and in English with lotus flower in the middle. The medal is worn on the left breast with a plan purple colored ribbon. When only the ribbon is worn it has miniature replica of the 'Vajra' stitched on it.

The Award carries a monetary allowance of Rs.1500 per month and an equal amount per month for each bar.  

Maha Vir Chakra (MVC)   

 

This is second highest decoration and is awarded for 'an act of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy whether on land, in sea or in the air.'

It is made of Standard Silver and is circular in shape. Embossed on the obverse is a five pointed star with a domed centerpiece bearing the gilded state emblem in a circle in the center. On the reverse, the words , 'Mahavir Chakra' are embossed both in Hindi and in English with two lotus flowers in the middle. The medal is worn on the left breast with a half white and half saffron ribbon with the saffron stripe nearer to the left shoulder.

It carries a Monitory allowance of Rs.1200 per month and an equal amount per month for each bar.  

Vir Chakra (VrC)

 

This is the third in the order of awards and is given for 'an act of gallantry in the presence of the enemy whether on land, at sea or in the air.' 

The medal is made of standard silver and is circular in shape. Embossed on the obverse is a five pointed star which has an 'Ashoka Chakra' in the center. Within this chakra is a domed centerpiece bearing the gilded state emblem. On the reverse, the Word 'Vir Chakra' are embossed in Hindi and in English with two Lotus Flowers in the middle. The Vir Chakra is Worn on the left breast with a half blue and half saffron ribbon, the saffron stripe being nearest to the left shoulder. 

It  carries monitory allowance of Rs.850 per month and an equal amount per month for each bar.
All members of the armed forces and civilian serving regularly or temporarily under the direction or supervision of any of the services are eligible for any of the three awards.

Ashoka Chakra (AC)

 

This decoration is awarded for the 'most Conspicious bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice on land, at sea or in air.'

The medal is made of gilt gold and is circular in shape. Embossed on the observe is a replica of the Ashoka Chakra surrounded by a wreath of lotuses. Along the edge of the pattern of the lotus leaves, flowers and buds. On the reverse the words 'Ashoka Chakra' are embossed in both Hindi and English with lotus Flower in the intervening space. It is worn on the left breast with a green colored silk ribbon divided into two equal parts by a saffron vertical line.

It carries a monetary allowance of Rs.1400 per month and an equal amount per month for each bar.

Kirti Chakra (KC)

 

The decoration is awarded for 'an act of Conspicuous gallantry '

It is made of standard silver and is circular in shape. The obverse and reverse are exactly the same as in the case of the AC. On the reverse are embossed the words 'Kirti Chakra' both in Hindi and English. The Chakra is worn on the left breast with a green colored Silk ribbon and divided into three parts by two saffron vertical lines.

It carries a monetary allowance of Rs.1050 and an equal amount per month for each bar. 

Shaurya Chakra 

 

This decoration is awarded for 'an act of gallantry'

It is exactly like the other two medals except that it is made up of bronze and the words 'Shaurya Chakra' are embossed on the reverse. The medal is worn on the left breast with a green colored ribbon divided into four parts by three saffron colored ribbons.

It carries a Monetary allowance of Rs. 750 per month and an equal amount per month for each bar.

All citizens of India are eligible for the award of AC, KC and SC.

  
Source: Indian Armed Forces (Lancer Publications)

Army Air Defence

Indian Army Air Defense 

Air Defense was a part of Regiment of Artillery till 1993, then it was formed into a separate corps and named as Corps of Army Air defense (AAD). The primary function of AAD is to work with Indian air force to safeguard the Sky of nation, there task is to protect the air space from enemy infringement.

These units also work along with Mechanized unit to strengthen their position at front posts.AAD mainly use air defense guns, surface to surface missiles, radars, communication equipments and other hardware's. Their units are known as regiments and separates on the basis of the weapons they used and degree of mobility. 

Logo of Indian Army Air Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structure/Organization Of Army Air Defense Regiment

A battery can hold Single or mixed type of Air Defense Weapons

 

Characteristics of Air Defense Weapons

Weapon System	Maximum Range	Warhead	Remarks
L-70 gun	3.5 km	High explosive	Single barrel gun
ZU-23-2 (twin)	2.5 km	High explosive, incendiary, armour piercing and tracer	Twin barrel gun
ZSU-23-4 (Schilka)	2.5 km	High explosive, incendiary, armour piercing and tracer	Four barrel gun
SAM 7 (strela)	2.8 km – 4.2 km	High explosive	Man portable SAM
SAM 14 (Igla)	3.0 km – 3.5 km	High explosive	Man portable SAM
SAM 13 (Strela)	5 km	High explosive	Self propelled SAM
SAM 8 (OSA-AK)	10 km	High explosive	Self propelled SAM
SAM 6 (KWADRAT)	5 km – 24 km	High explosive	Self propelled SAM
Tungushka	2.5 km – 10 km (missile) .2 km – 4 km (gun)	High explosive, armour piercing and tracer	Self propelled gun-missile system

Army Air Defense Wallpapers/pictures

Outline Organisation Of the Indian Army

Outline Organization Of the Indian Army

Being one of the Word's largest Army, the Organizational structure of Indian army is very complex and effective. An effective Organization of Indian army help to increase the maneuverability of troops and hence provides a upper hand over other countries. The Structure is shown below:

Army Headquarters: Delhi

Southern Command Headquarters: Pune, Maharashtra

Northern Command Headquarter: Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir

Eastern Command Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal

Western Command Headquarters: Chandimandir

Central Command Headquarters: Lucknow, Uttarpardesh

South Western Command Headquarters: Jaipur, Rajsthan

Army Training Command Headquarters: Shimla, Himachal Pardesh

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/