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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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