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Module - I Importance of Military Studies

Military Studies • A good army is one that can plan its strategy and tactics well and execute it in the

battle. Study of Art of Warfare is therefore very important.
• A soldier who is taught and trained well in fighting remains happy. His morale is

high and he goes to battle very confidently.
• In a democracy, the political leaders direct the armed forces to prepare and go

Note to war. The ministers, the political hierarchy, the bureaucrat who assist the
government must also learn about military. They decide on how the army should
be organized, direct the army to fight when required, plan and execute national
security. The government is responsible for the defence of the country and the
armed forces are means to archieve national security.

1.3.1 Army

An army is judged by seeing how well its soldiers are trained. Soldiers who are well
trained always perform well. It gives them added confidence in doing their task. In
ancient times and even now, a well-trained regular army enjoy the confidence to win
battles when required.

What You Have Learnt

• Military Studies is the study of military science, war and national security studies,

war and strategic studies. Armed forces do require this study to be able to
protect the people against various threats - war, natural calamaties and disasters.
Art of warfare is to handle the war or war like situations. Art of warfare is to be
able to employ different tactics and strategies to win the war.
• Curriculum for Military Studies includes skill at arms, skill at using bow and
arrows, skill to use horses in war and to be able to fight the enemies on the horse
back.
• Military Studies have important aspects like : Terrain, Tactics, Maps and

Astronomy, Military Leadership, Logistics. Soldiers do have a code of conduct
during war. It is against ethics of war to kill old aged people, women and children
also the disabled soldiers and soldiers who have surrendered. Military Studies is
need to have an organised and disciplined armed force. It must to proficient in
using different weapons and ready at all times to protect the people and fight a
war confidently.

Terminal Exercises

1. Differentiate between `Tactics' and `Strategy'.
2. Who all should study Military Studies ?

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