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Need of Military Studies Today                                                  Module - I

                                                                                                  Military Studies




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                                            NEED OF


                         MILITARY STUDIES TODAY




               In the previous lesson, you have learnt the concept and evolution of military studies
               through the important periods of our history. The changes in military education from
               ancient ages to modern times was a result of improvements in weapons and changes in
               warfare techniques.  Science and  technology played an important role in this
               transformation of the armies.
               Today we see modern weapons and newer forms of warfare. Powerful nations are
               trying to dominate the weaker nations. There is terrorism and insurgency, cyber warfare
               and natural disasters to deal with. In an anarchic world, armies have to be prepared all
               the time to fight a battle. Governments must understand use of force to overcome
               situations affecting national security.

               Therefore the subject of military studies has not only become very important but also
               complex. In this lesson you will learn the changes in the army, its weapon systems and
               how it has impacted warfare.


                       Objectives

               After studying this lesson, will be able to:

               • assess the need for transformation of the armies;
               • explain the transformation of training of the army and

               • examine the modern system of training Armed Forces.


                3.1  Transformation of Armies over the Ages

               Armies changed with time. There were new discoveries and man understood the use
               of metals such as iron, copper, etc. He made an alloy called bronze. With the discovery
               of metal, he made weapons of metal which were more lethal and it could also be made
               in different shapes. Thus armies changed old methods & evolved new tactics and
               methods to fight their enemies. See figures below to learn the different types of weapons:


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