Defence Of The Nation

Our country

Main objective of our defence policy is to protect our country from external threats. Through defence policy government make plans and policies for development and modernisation of our armed forces.

President of India

President of India is the first citizen of country and also supreme commander of Armed Forces. President of India is Commander-In-Chief of our three Armed Forces.

Commander-in-Chief

Commander-in-Chief also known as supreme commander is the person that exercise supreme operational command or control over a nation’s military.

New Delhi

The headquarter of defence ministry is in New Delhi. The responsibility of national defence rest with cabinet which is performed by Defence Minister.

Vishakapatnam

Hindustan Ship-Building yard is at Vishakhapatnam here ship building, ship repairing and other services been provided. It is located at east cost of India in Vishakhapatnam.

BSF soldiers keep watch over our borders. Here in Yelahanka Bangalore training centre BSF trains their soldier. Here soldiers prepared to face any situation on border and save border from external threats.

1949

Indian Red cross Society is voluntary humanitarian organisation to help human life and health based in India. It was set up in 1949. It is a part of international Red cross movement.

INS Kadamba is an Indian Navy base located near Karwar in Karnataka.

The first phase of this project was completed in 2005 it was named ‘Project Seabird’. Development of phase two was commenced in 2011. It is third largest naval base in India.

Following are the divisions:

• Defence Section

• Defence Production Section

• Defence Research and Development Section

• Retired Defence Personnel Welfare Section

Following is the structure:

a. The headquarters of the Indian Army is in New Delhi

b. Head of Indian Army is known as Commander-in-Chief

c. He has a Deputy Commander-in chief, Major General, Brigadier, Military Secretary and a Military Engineer to assist him

d. The army consists of Infantry, Cavalry, Tank Regiments called the Armed Corps and the Gunners’ Regiment

e. There is a Supply and Engineering Branch

f. The Indian Army has been divided into seven commands for administrative convenience

Following are the commands:

1. Western Command – Chandimandir (Chandighar)

2. Eastern Command – Kolkata (West Bengal)

3. Northern Command – Udhampur (Kashmir)

4. Southern Command – Pune (Maharashtra)

5. Central Command – Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)

6. Training Command – Mhow (Madhya Pradesh)

7. North-Western Command – Jaipur (RaJasthan)

Following are the functions:

• Protect the Indian airspace from foreign intruders

• Provide air support to the Indian Army and Navy during necessary operations

• Securing Indian interests outside our borders

• Rescue of civilians during natural disasters

• Evacuation of Indian nationals from foreign countries in case of instability or other problems

• VVIP transport for official visits abroad.

Following are the qualification:

a. There are certain conditions with regard to physical requirements, mental health, general education and technical knowledge that have to be met.

b. They should be patriotic, service oriented and should be ready to sacrifice their lives for the country

c. They should be able to work in multi-culture and diverse environment with complete integrity and should respect diversity

d. Any citizen of the country, irrespective of his religion, caste, class or community can join the military.

N.C.C is National Cadet Corps. Its aim is to develop among the students a sense of discipline, leadership qualities, friendliness and service-mindedness. It is for the youth who are school or college going.

Following are its advantage:

a. Those who have undergone NCC training can easily join armed forces

b. Cadets who have earned distinctions during their tenure are given seats in professional colleges

c. They can secure admission in any defence school

d. They are given training to handle weapons

e. They are made to do activities such as Trekking, hiking, gliding etc.

The Indian Red Cross is a humanitarian voluntary organization and has nearly 700 branches across State and Union Territories

• Its headquarters is in Delhi and the President of India is its chairman and Minister of Health And family Welfare is chairman of society.

• It has 19 members, 6 are nominated by President 12 are elected from states and union territories

• The Red Cross Society renders valuable service to people during natural calamities and other emergencies.

• This organization believes in 7 fundamental principles: 1) Humanity 2) Impartiality 3) Neutrality 4) Independence 5) Voluntary work 6) Oneness 7) Internationalism.

The Indian Defence system is divided into three parts and various other organisations to develop render research, recruit and train are defence personnel.

A. Primary:

The Indian Defence system consists of three wings – Army, Navy and Air Force.

B. Secondary:

1. Territorial Army 2. N.C.C. – National Cadet Corps 3. Coastal Guard 4. Border Security Force 5. Civil Defence 6. Home Guards 7. Red Cross

C. Tertiary:

It is a voluntary part-time force. Its services are used only during emergencies like natural calamities. It has no professional soldiers, but only civilians who are waiting to be part of defence and are given military training in their spare time.

India also has a unit in Un’s Peace Keeping Force and has helped various countries to maintain peace.

Following are their activity:

a. They voluntarily help citizens during natural calamities and other emergencies

b. Help sick and wounded on battlefield

c. Look after the welfare of underprivileged citizen and defence personnel when they are sick

d. Play a vital role in war zone to provide medical relief

Following are their experiences:

a. There is a lot of pride in serving the country

b. Ultimate job with most job satisfaction

c. Every soldier must be disciplined and hard working

d. Should respect line of command

e. Should always be fit and ready for training

f. Always follow order

g. Maintain integrity of the services

h. Help your fellow cadet

Do it in class take help of your teacher and fellow classamtes.