OVERVIEW
This is the most commonly asked question, everyone wants to
know about it. But before answering this question we will gain an understanding
of our Indian defense forces and learn some facts about them. At the end of
this blog, you will have several reasons added by some facts to answer this
question.
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of
independent India. It consists of three professional services the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. Indian defense forces are handled by the ministry of defense by coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government
relating directly to national security and Indian armed forces. The president
of India is the supreme commander of the armed forces.
SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE INDIAN DEFENCE FORCES
- India holds the highest battlefield in the world, the Siachen Glacier, at 5000 meters above the sea level.
- Indian soldiers are considered to be one of the best soldiers at high altitude and mountain warfare.
- Soldiers in Indian Defence service are enlisted on the basis of their overall merit and fitness based on tests and trials. Far from other government organizations and institutions in India, there is no room for reservations based on caste and religion.
- Operation Rahat in the year 2013 was Carried out by the Indian Air force was one of the biggest civilian rescue operations affected by floods in Uttarakhand.
- India has the largest naval academy in Asia called “The ezhimal naval academy” situated in Kerela.
- Indian army has built the bailey bridge which is the highest bridge in the world. It is located in Ladakh valley between draws and Suru rivers in the Himalayan mountains.
- Horsed Cavalry Regiment in India is one of the last 3 remaining regiments in the world.
BENEFITS OF JOINING INDIAN DEFENCE FORCES:-
- SERVING YOUR NATION IS ABOVE ALL
There are many ways to serve your nation, other jobs also
serve the nation. But securing and serving your nation on the cost of life is
above all and is incomparable. A soldier
faces many obstacles while serving the nation, but motivation, robustness, leadership and going beyond the limits to secure the nation
means everything.
- JOB SECURITY AND ECONOMIC STABILITY
In this current economy having a righteous and respected government job is the best because of job security. The pay scales are also very handsome(especially after sixth
and seventh pay commission reports, the salary of a lieutenant is approximately
Rs. 65000/- per month). Added by the allowances that an army officer gets are flying pay, high altitude allowances, sailing
allowances, island allowances, pilotage allowance, diving allowance, submarine allowance,
commando allowance, etc.
- VARIETY OF ADVENTURES
Serving your country and experiencing difficult situations
sets a base for a very adventurous career that is nothing like a regular 9 to 5 job. you might get the chance to climb mountains and
encounter a dangerous situation in an extreme environment.
- PHYSICAL FITNESS
In armed forces one has to be physically fit, it is an
integral part of their lifestyle. Regular exercise keeps a soldier physically
fit and active during his service duration and after that for the lifetime. This
is the only job that allows you to play sports and indulge in other physical
activities.
- DISCIPLINE AND ORGANIZED LIFESTYLE
Discipline is the backbone of the defense forces and every soldier
follow these rules to work in an organized manner that keeps life in a pattern.
It allows their mind and body to stay sharp and active for the lifetime.
- POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
On retirement, an
army-man will receive a big amount(provident fund and other savings) apart
from that, he will get the pension throughout his life. The experience they gain in defense force helps them to establish a new business after the
retirement.
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