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Joining the Army as a Commissioned Officer is a matter of PRIDE for the enthusiastic and keen young individuals. Their desire of an adventurous and secured life with attractive pay and perks motivates them to join the defense services than any other salaried jobs.
Armed Forces render invaluable services to the country both in times of war as well as in peace, protecting the security of our nation from external threat. In addition to this, it also contributes towards ensuring the internal security and stability. Armed Forces are looking for highly motivated patriots and well-disciplined young individuals to join as Officers.
Army constitutes 'Fighting Forces' and 'Support Services'.
Fighting Forces consist of Corps of Armed, Artillery, Signals, Engineers and Infantry or Mechanized Infantry.
Support Services render their support in terms of Medical, Clothing, Transportation, Ration supply, Ammunition and Equipment as well as repair of Equipment.
Fighting Forces:
A) Armored Corps: They are specializing in tank operations and destroy enemy positions with the help of tanks. They also operate tanks and amphibious assault vehicles in combat or scouting missions. When the infantry has difficult and dangerous missions to perform, they were called upon for special operations.
B) Artillery: Artillery defends vulnerable targets like Airfields, Dams, Bridges and Nuclear Installations from enemy attack by the means of air defence systems. They provide support by bringing down heavy fire on enemy positions with field guns and tactical missiles etc. They also drop troops behind enemy lines and supply arms and ammunition to troops.
C) Signals: They operate and maintain communication links, during war and peace times. During war, they keep pace with moving columns and provide communication links.
D) Engineers: They are specialized in rapid movement in building Roads, Bridges, Airfields and destroying enemy bridges, putting obstacles for enemy movement, laying mine fields for their defence and destroying enemy minefields.
E) Infantry/Mechanized Infantry: About, one fourth of the total manpower of army consists of soldiers, who are trained and equipped to fight on grounds. They capture enemy territory during wartime. The Mechanized Infantry equipped with Armoured Personnel Carriers and other Vehicles.
Support Services:
