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Armed Forces Module - II

Structure and
3. Infantry - These are fighting troops who attack and occupy captured ground. It Role of the Forces
is the most important and largest branch of the fighting forces in the Indian Army.
It is supported by combat support arms which are:-

 Artillery - The guns that provide fire power are under the Artillery. They
are used to destroy the defences of the enemy and give infantry fire cover to
capture enemy positions. Note
 Corps of Engineers - Also known as Sappers, these are Engineers who
perform the operations like laying and clearing of mines, constructing bridges,
roads and handling explosives. Their motto is SARVATRA or Everywhere.
They are very important in increasing the mobility of the army units.

 Corps of Army Air Defence - The Air Defence has become imminent
after the change in the character of the battlefield with the introduction of
aircraft.
Their motto is Akashe Shatrun Jahi (Defeat the Enemy in the Sky).

 Army Aviation Corps - Adopting the motto Suveg Va Sudrid, the youngest
of the Indian armed corps has helicopter which can operate in different
terrains, climatic conditions and other challenges. It can utilise the ability to
observe the enemy deep inside its own territory.
 Corps of Signals - In this information age, armies have to strengthen existing
information communication and technology networks, ensure connectivity
to soldiers in remote locations and provide cyber security in both peace
time and in war. This is fulfilled by the Corps of Signals. Their motto is
Teevra Chaukas or Intense Alertness.

Services: Apart from the Combat and Combat support Arms, the remaining army is
organised under the services. Their main task is to provide logistical (arms, ammunition,
rations etc.) material to the army.
The Services include the following departments:

1. Army Service Corps
2. Army Medical Corps
3. Army Dental Corps

4. Army Ordnance Corps
5. Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers

6. Remount and Veterinary Corps
7. Military Farms Service

8. Army Education Corps
9. Corps of Military Police

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