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INDIAN ARMY DAY |
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Date-wise Events |
January 15, Every
Year |
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Description |
- This day is celebrated all over India – Paying salutes
and tributes to the martyrs, soldiers and all army workers
and officials.
- This day strengthens reassurance by the army of its
resolve to provide the nation with full protection from
internal as well as external enemy offensives.
- The Indian Army is the land based branch and the largest
component of the Indian Armed Forces.
- The President of India is the Commander-in-Chief of the
Army.
- The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), a General, is a four
star commander and commands the army.
- So far, two officers have been conferred the rank of
field marshal, a 5-star rank and the officer serves as the
ceremonial chief.
- Its primary mission is to ensure the national security
and defence of the Republic of India from external
aggression and threats, and maintaining peace and security
within its borders.
- It also conducts humanitarian rescue operations during
natural calamities and other disturbances.
- The primary role of Indian army is to preserve national
interests and safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity
and unity of India against any external threats by
deterrence or by waging war.
- Its secondary role is to assist Government agencies to
cope with proxy war and other internal threats.
- The army has been involved in four wars with
neighbouring Pakistan and one with China.
- Apart from conflicts, the army has also been an active
participant in United Nations peacekeeping.
- Indian Army has maintained its status as world's one of
the most powerful forces.
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