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India's defence system is overseen by the Government, with the President as the Supreme Commander and the Defence Minister leading the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry consists of various departments responsible for defense policy, production, research, and welfare of ex-servicemen, while the armed forces include the Army, Navy, and Air Force, tasked with protecting national sovereignty. Additionally, paramilitary forces operate alongside the armed services, and activities are suggested for learning more about the armed forces and their personnel.

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India's defence system is overseen by the Government, with the President as the Supreme Commander and the Defence Minister leading the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry consists of various departments responsible for defense policy, production, research, and welfare of ex-servicemen, while the armed forces include the Army, Navy, and Air Force, tasked with protecting national sovereignty. Additionally, paramilitary forces operate alongside the armed services, and activities are suggested for learning more about the armed forces and their personnel.

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Chapter 3 INDIA'S DEFENCE SYSTEM

The Government of India is responsible for ensuring the


defence of India and every part thereof. The President
is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The
Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) is the head of the
Ministry of Defence. In addition National Security
Advisor is also appointed to advise the Prime Minister On
national security.

The Ministry of Defence And Its Departments


After independence, the Ministry of Defence was created
under the charge of a Cabinet Minister. The principal task of the
Ministry is to implement the Government’s policy directions and the execution of
approved programmes within the allocated resources. The various Departments of the
Ministry are as follows:
 Department of Defence
The Department of Defence is responsible for the defence budget, defence policy,
matters relating to parliament, defence co-operation with foreign countries, etc.
 Department of Defence Production
Department of Defence Production deals with matters pertaining to defence
production, indigenisation of imported stores, equipment and spares, planning and control of
departmental defence equipment production agencies i.e. Ordnance factories and defence
public sector units.
 Department of Defence Research and Development
Its function is to advise the Government on scientific aspects of military equipment.
It plans for research and development of weapons through its research laboratories.
 Department of Ex-Servicemen's Welfare
Department of Ex-Servicemen's Welfare deals with all resettlement, welfare and
pension matters of Ex-Servicemen.
 The Department of Military Affairs
This Department deals with the Armed Forces of the Union namely, Army, Navy
and Air Force; Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence; the Territorial Army;
Works relating to the three services etc. The Department promotes jointness among the
three Services.

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 The Armed Forces
The armed forces comprise the three armed services under the Ministry of Defence,
they are:-
• Army.
• Navy
• Air Force.
The primary role of the armed services is to protect the sovereignty of the nation
from external aggression, however when called upon they can also assist the government
to face any natural disaster or internal security threat, strife or unrest.
Ranks in Armed Forces.

RANKS IN ARMY NAVY AND AIR FORCE AND THEIR EQUIVALENT

Sr.
Army Navy Air Force
No.

1 Field Marshal Admiral of the Fleet Marshal of the Air Force

Chiefs of Army, Navy


2 General Admiral Air Chief Marshal
and Air Staff

3 Lieutenant General Vice Admiral Air Marshal

4 Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal

5 Brigadier Commodore Air Commodore

6 Colonel Captain Group Captain

7 Lieutenant Colonel Commander Wing Commander

8 Major Lieutenant Commander Squadron Leader

9 Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant

10 Lieutenant Sub Lieutenant Flying Officer

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INDIAN ARMY RANK INSIGNIA: OFFICERS

General Lieutenant Major Brigadier Colonel


General General

Lieutenant Major Captain Lieutenant


Colonel

INDIAN ARMY RANK INSIGNIA: JCO/NCO/JAWANS

Regimental Regimental
Havildar Quarter
Subedar Subedar Naib Major Master
Major Subedar Havildar

Company Company Havildar Naik Lance Naik


Havildar Quarter Master
Major Havildar

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INDIAN AIRFORCE RANKS

Shoulder

Sleeve

Rank Marshal of the Air Chief Marshal Air Marshal Air Vice Marshal Air Commodore
Airforce

Group Captain Wing Commander Squadron Flight Flying Officer


Leader Lieutenant

INDIAN NAVY RANKS


Shoulder

Sleeve

Rank Admiral Of the Admiral Vice Admiral Rear Admiral Commodore


Fleet

Captain Commander Lieutenant Lieutenant Sublieutenant


Commander

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 Paramilitary Forces
A Paramilitary is a semi-militarized force whose organizational structure, tactics,
training, subculture, and (often) functions are similar to those of a professional military,
but which is not included as part of a state’s formal armed forces. e.g. Assam Rifles and
Coast Guard.

Activities
1. Interview a retired Defence Officer or a Jawan about Indian Armed Forces and
record his interview under the following heads.
(a) His Rank and Name

(b) Educational and Military Qualifications

(c) Details of his tenure of service

(d) His responsibilities in service

(e) His memorable experiences

(f) Message he has for the nation’s youth

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2. Browse the websites of the armed forces and record the information gained by you
about any one of the three armed forces.

3. Write the information about any one gallantry award winner of the Indian armed
forces from the internet.

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