INDIAN ARMY

Indian army was formed on 15th august 1947. It is the largest component of Indian armed forces . It is also the world's 3rd largest army. The main mission of Indian army is to make sure national security, unity and defending the nation from outer aggression and threats. Indian army ensure to maintain peace and security in India.

 The motto is to "service before self ". The active personal in the Indian Army are 1,129,900 and reserve personnel are 960,000. The ministry of defense and Indian armed forces are a part of Indian army. Indian army plays a crucial role in government mainly during internal threats . Along with Indian army there are also Indian navy and Indian air force which are equally powerful. The army has been into four wars with Pakistan and china there are also many operations and exercise on the watch of Indian army. The headquarters of Indian army is in Delhi . On the other part there is also Indian air force which was founded on 8th October 1932. The main motto is to touch the "sky with glory". Its main responsibility is to protect Indian airspace and to conduct aerial ware fare . The strength of air force is 127,000 active personnel. There are around 1499 air crafts in the air force. Other major part of Indian Military is Indian navy. Its aim is to protect the maritime border.It is also used improve the international relations through joint exercises, port visits and humanitarian missions and disaster relief. It has an active personnel of 58,350. It also has 250 aircraft and 179 ships in the navy. There are different branches such as naval air arm and marine command force.

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 Chief of the Indian Army : General Bikram Singh.
 Vice Chief of the Indian Army : Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag.
 Notable Commanders :  General Thimmayya.
                                      Field Marshal Cariappa.
                                      Field Marshal Manekshaw.
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Army