INDIAN ARMY DAY
Salutes & Tributes to
Indian Soldiers and Martyrs
India Stands Well Protected by its Armed Forces
January 15, every year
About:
Name
of the occasion / Event / Organization / Object
INDIAN ARMY DAY
Dates & Places
January 15, Every Year
Activity / Profession / Trait / Objective
Celebrated all over India –
Paying salutes and tributes to the martyrs, soldiers and all army
workers and officials and reassurance by the army of its resolve to
provide the nation with full protection from internal as well as
external enemy offensives.
History
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
Videos
Web Links for similar information
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Army
QUIZ Links
01_15_nnnn_ARMY_DAY_India_GT
CROSSWORD Links
![Army Day](Crossword/Images/Army_Day_xw.png)
Z_xw_DATED_Jan-15_pw_INDIAN_ARMY.html
QUIZ on Today's Topic
QUIZ on Today's History
QUOTES of the Day -
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
|