THE ARMED FORCES.

The Indian armed forces consist of the Army, Navy and the Indian Airforce of the Indian union including the armed forces of the Indian states. Now let’s look into the armed forces nature and their presence that help our nation.

The Indian Army is of the nature of the land -based forces that are more indulged in land branch and the Indian Army has the largest component of the Indian Armed forces. The Indian Army came into life on 1st April 1895 which is over 216 years ago, which play an virtual role in land warfare the shape of Indian Army is of 1237117 active and 960000 reserve personnel and the head quarters is situated in Integrated Defence Headquarters Ministry of Defence,New Delhi. The commander in chief is President Ramnath Kovind and chief of Army staff is General Manoj Mukund Naravan. The primary mission of Indian Army is to ensure National security and National unity and also to defend the nation from external aggression and internal threats and also to maintain peace and security within borders. The Army as been involved 4 wars with neighbouring countries Pakistan and China. The Army is an all volunteer force and comprises more than 80% of the countries active defence personnel. The Army has embarked on an infantry modernization program and is also upgrading and acquiring new assets for its armoured as armed and aviation branches. Currently, the Army is also looking at enhancing its special forces capabilities. The Army has taken up the responsibility of providing internal security especially against insurgencies in Kashmir and North-east India over the years.

The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian armed forces that came into existence 1947 with the role to Naval welfare force projection, Sealift, nuclear deterrence the size of the Indian Navy is 67252 active and 55000 reserve personnel and around 150 ships and 300 aircraft. The chief of the Naval staff is Admiral Karambir singh. The primary objective of the Navy is to safeguard the Nations marine land boards and act to determine or defeat any threats or aggression against the territory, people or maritime interests of India. In case, of both war and peace India Navy promotes bilateral relation between nations. The Indian Navy also conducted an International fleet review bridges of friendship and many ships of friendly navies from all around the world participated.

The Indian Air force complements of personnel and aircraft assets ranks 4th amongst the air forces in the world. It aim in air arm of Indian Armed forces the Indian Air force came into existence on 8 Oct 1932 with the role of aerial welfare and consist of 139576 active and 140000 reserve personnel with 1850+ aircraft. Commander in Air staff Air chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria. After India gained independence the royal India name of Air force was kept and served in the name of Dominion of India. They also undertake the operation vipay, operation meghdoot, operation cactus, operation poomali. It expands beyond engagement with forces. There is never more than one serving ACM at any given time in Indian Air force. The IAF provides close air supporte to Indian Army troops on the battlefield, strategic and access to modern capabilities. The IAF has also undertaken relief mission such as operation Rainbow in Sri Lanka.

Marine force are typically a military force trained to operate on littoral zone. In most countries the marine are an integral part of that state’s Navy. The principal role is to military operation in littoral zone operating from ships they are trained to land on as well as amphibious operations. Marine troops are used in a variety of other naval roles they conduct small scale raiding, maritime boarding operation, security of naval vessels amd bases,riverine and coastal missions. And they perform other tasks including special operations and land warfare, ceremonial duties and miscellaneous other takes as directed by the Government.