The largest voluntary army in the entire world will be explained on Facts about Indian Army. It means that there are many willing soldiers in the world. Indian Army was born in 1776. The soldiers of Indian Army have a duty to take care and defend the country. Besides, they also have to fight with terrorists and also support the military. The hottest chili and Assam’s bhut jalokia are used by them for fighting. They also use weapons, repair weapons, and drive vehicles. The uniform of the military was made in a camouflage pattern in order to make the people hard to see them in the desert or forest. Here are ten interesting facts about Indian Army.
Facts about Indian Army 1: The third largest military force
China is the largest military force in the world, followed by USA. Whereas the third largest army in the world is Indian Army. Approximately, Indian Army has 1,129,900 active troops and 960,000 reserve troops.
Facts about Indian Army 2: The Siachen glacier
Indian Army controls the highest battle in the Siachen glacier. It also became the highest battlefield in the world (21,000 feet). Before the battle, the soldiers practiced their skills at Siachen Battle School during three weeks.
Facts about Indian Army 3: The wings
There are three strong wings who have three Chiefs which work under the President of India. They are Land force, Air force and Naval.
Facts about Indian Army 4: The Bailey bridge
The Bailey bridge is the highest bridges in the world which was built by the Indian army in August 1982. Landakh valley (between Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountain) is the location of the bridge.
Facts about Indian Army 5: MES
The biggest construction agencies in India is MES (Military Engineering Services).
Facts about Indian Army 6: Air force Base
Indian Army has an Air force Base. It is located in Tajikistan (Farkhor Air Base) and Afghanistan.
Facts about Indian Army 7: The MES and BRO
The Military Engineering Services (MES) and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) have the same task. Both of them responsible to maintenance the roads and bridges, such as the Magnetic Hill in Leh, the Khardungla Pass, etc.
Facts about Indian Army 8: The President’s bodyguard
The oldest armoured regiment of the Indian Army which was established in 1773 is the President’s bodyguard. It is located in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Facts about Indian Army 9: High Altitude Warfare School
The world’s elite military training centers is Indian Army’s High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS). It is usually led by special Ops teams from Russia, US, and UK.
Facts about Indian Army 10: The prestigious rank
As we know that there are many people who did not know about the prestigious rank of military. Here are the list of it, including General, lieutenant general, major general, brigadier, colonel, lieutenant colonel, major and captain in hierarchical order.
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