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Role and Equipment used by the Armed Forces Module -IV
Indian Armed Forces :
10.1.7 Signals Weapons and War Equip-
ment and Modernisation
The troops during war require secure communication to pass and receive sensitive
information. These are then used by commanders at all levels to plan and execute the
various stages of war. The corps of signals is the backbone of the Army's communication
setup. They handle military communications, operate and maintain Army Wide Area
Network (AWAN) which is the Army owned internet. They protect against cyber Note
threats from anti national elements.
They also carry out electronic warfare using technology and equipment developed by
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Basically their role is to
ensure communication which enables commanders to gain information from the forward
locations in war, issue instructions and orders lower to commanders and forward
troops. Progress of the battle is also relayed to the higher commanders.

ACTIVITY 10.9

Watch the Corps of Signals in action.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgllbD71F3U

Intext Questions 10.2

1. What is the role of Infantry ?

2. Highligt the mission of Army Aviation Corps.
3. Explain the role of Artillery.

10.2 Ships and Their Weapon System in the Indian Navy

The history of the naval might of India dates back to the Chola empire of South India
who were at the height of their glory from the 10th to the 12th century AD. Today the
major role of the Navy involves conduct of active operations during war and to
undertake humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions during peace. India has
a coastline of 7516 Kilometres.

The Indian Navy safeguards and ensures security of the sea lanes of communication
thus supports the trade [95% of total trade ] that is transported by sea.They keep our
seas and oceans safe from pirates.

Navy is effectively used to transport troops, five power & logistics to deal with situations
in neighbouring countries as was done in Maldives in 1988.

The different kinds of Naval Ships are highlighted as under :

Aircraft Carriers : India has one Fleet Carrier (INS Vikramaditya - and one Light

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