Cleared Indian Army TES SSB Interview

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My name is Avinash Kumar and I am from Patna district of Bihar and I am a student of Sainik School Gopalganj. My Journey for SSB started when I appeared in SSB for NDA 140 in August. My SSB was at 2 AFSB Mysore. I came to Mysore one day early. Mysore is a different city where you will find very conducive weather, clean and beautiful surroundings and a lot of places to visit. I visited Vrindavan Gardens that day. Next day I was in a very good mood and motivated for my SSB. In the morning I with one of my friend came to the railway station where Airforce bus picked us and took to AFSB. All the test were over by 2 pm and results were announced finally 114 out of 300+ were screened in. I and my friend both were screened in and we were very happy and supposed to clear SSB in our first attempt. Everything went well according to me I did well in GTO and Psych test but somewhere an interview I was seriously wrong. Always remember the interview that you are a simple student and an original human being who can do the things in the best way possible given any circumstances. Despite performing best in psych and a good performance in GTO I was not recommended because I did some serious shit in the interview. So always remember despite giving your best somewhere always keep in mind that you perform above average in all three assessment.

My journey back to home was of 2 days in train and I booked a ticket in AC 2. In AC 2 it is a confined area so you can’t have conversations with others as like in general or sleeper compartment. I spent two days weeping and repenting that why I did some serious mistake in the interview. One tip here is that always travel in sleeper after you are out of SSB. At least constant conversation will keep you busy.

Next came my SSB at Bhopal

Thanks to CBSE board exam efforts I had secured 87.66% in PCM so I got a chance for another SSB.

ON 10^TH OF AUGUST I WAS CONFERENCE OUT AND 31^ST AUGUST SSB AT BHOPAL WAS THERE SO I HAD VERY LITTLE TIME TO PREPARE. I was good at GK and all so I just did one thing for every day. I sat 1 hour daily and recollected my every response and action and derived some conclusion and made changes in it wherever I felt necessary. Always remember that having zeal and getting in Josh can never get you clear SSB the most important thing is introspection about yourself. Most of the candidates at SSB don’t know about themselves which is a big problem. Try to think about yourself every day before SSB and you know for sure that what you are is the only thing SSB is going to look for not your extensive knowledge and big participation.

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I ARRIVED SCC Bhopal On 31^st August. In the morning around 300 candidates were called and as usual, I was nervous about seeing the crowd. Then we had document check done in 2 hrs. After that, we went for OIR test. It was of average difficulty level but still, You should practice. Two sets are usually given containing 40 question each. AFTER that In PPDT test picture was quite hazy and it looked like some lake and trees were there. I made a story around picnic organized by one school captain. I did well in narration part but in GD it was a complete mess at one chance I got to speak and my point was appreciated by Group so overall that went well. Now 42 were screened in out of around 300. Next day we had our pshych test and pictures were simple and I made all the stories around my life and all of my hobbies. I did 60 SRT and wat both. I had a idea of how to write SD from my previous ssb so I did it in the best way. Same day I was having my interview. In the interview, I was asked at first at what height You are sitting from the ground and other methods of measuring height length diagonal of a room etc. Everything regarding my PIQ was asked to me.

Certain scientific principles were also asked like Archimedes principle. It went for more than one hour. I was foxed with questions regarding my life and my family. But I had prepared myself mentally and it was all fine . At last, he asked me which regiment You would like to join? I said 1/11GR and said about late captain Manoj pandey and I wanted to be like him one day.

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Next was GTO task in which I performed my best. I did my GD, lecturette and PGT very well. IN IO I could do 9 which I was satisfied. In snake race, our group finished last out of three but I tried to help my group in all possible ways and also not broke any rule. Next was the command task. I was called at last and offered the most difficult task in my group. Finally in FGT there was a lot of chaos but finally, we were able to finish it. I gave a crucial idea at one point and helped my group.

Now the conference was there and all of us were very anxious and a bit in pressure. In the conference, I was asked about certain situations about being an appointment in my school. I answered both of them. Finally, all of us were seated Manekshaw Hall after a long time an officer with came with a file. He asked that what did you learn in past 5 days. One candidate replied that to go to the toilet we have to get up early. All of us were in laughter. Finally, from last chest no were called 45 44 so on after that suddenly 25 and 20 were called and I was in complete shock as already 6 candidates were called. Then came chest no 33. I got up called my name and roll loud and could not believe my 7 year long cherised dream come true. I just felt blissed that day.

All give all credit to my ability of introspection and correction. I feel if you have learnt to challenge yourself you can clear SSB.

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AFCAT 2020 Age Limit | AFCAT 1 and 2 2020

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January 29, 2019

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Indian airforce aspirants who are looking forward to AFCAT 1 2020 and AFACT 2 2020 notification can check the latest updates on AFCAT 2020 exam like age limits, exam date, education qualification, syllabus etc. AFCAT 2020 will be conducted by the Indian Air Force next year and candidates who want to join the Flying, Ground duty and Technical branch of Indian Air Force can apply for the AFCAT 2020. AFCAT 2020 application forms will be available on the official website of AFCAT i.e. AFCAT CDAC is afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ and candidates are required to apply for AFCAT 2020 online only. Below we have mentioned the age limits for AFCAT Exam 2020 for both AFCAT 1 2020 and AFCAT 2 2020. Candidates can check if they can apply for AFCAT exam 2020 and start their preparation as soon as possible.

AFCAT 1 2020 Notification and Exam Date

AFCAT 2020 Branch

Flying Branch
Technical Branch
GDOC Branch

AFCAT 1 2020 Exam Age Limit

Flying

Age – Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1997 to 01 January 2001. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

– A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.

– B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.

Ground Duty Technical

Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification – The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.

Ground Duty Non-Technical

Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2021 i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 2001 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification –

Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.

AFCAT 2 2020 Exam Age Limit

AFCAT 2 2020 Flying Branch

Age – Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2001. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

– A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.

– B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.

AFCAT 2 2020 Ground Duty Technical

Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification – The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.

AFCAT 2 2020 Ground Duty Non-Technical

Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.

AFCAT 1 and 2 2020 Age Limits

20-24 Years: Flying Branch
20-26 Years: Technical Branch
20-26 Years: GDOC

AFCAT 2020 Syllabus

General Awareness: History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics, Civics, Basic Sciences, Defence, Art etc.
Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Testing of Vocabulary, Sentence Completion etc.
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, and Simple Interest, Profit & Loss
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test section: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.

AFCAT 2020 Exam Pattern

The Air Force Common Admission Test will consist of 100 questions and each question will be of three marks. So total marks for all questions will be 300. As far as negative marking is concerned, there is one-third negative marking in AFCAT 2020 exam. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted as penalty.

Syllabus of the AFCAT 2020

English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases
General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability

(a) General Awareness

History
Sports
Geography
Environment
Civics
Basic Science
Defence
Art
Culture
Current Affairs
Politics

(b) Verbal Ability in English

Comprehension
Error Detection
Sentence Completion
Synonyms
Antonyms
Testing of Vocabulary

(c) Numerical Ability

Decimal Fraction
Simplification
Average
Profit & loss
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Simple Interest

(d) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test

Verbal Skills
Spatial Ability

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Recommended For Indian Coast Guard In My 4th attempt

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January 28, 2019

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Hi everyone, I am Sumit Sangwan from Charkhi Dadri, Haryana. I have been a regular follower of SSBCrack and always dreamt of writing my experience here after getting recommended and when I am writing this I am just a few days away from joining the prestigious Indian Naval Academy. It took me four attempts to get recommended. I was conferenced out in each attempt previously. I feel I was quite an ordinary candidate for SSB with a nontech background (B.Sc Honours Mathematics), no exceptional achievement, no NCC training, civilian background. So I am writing this because I feel there are thousands of aspirants like me who will feel motivated and make it one day.

Day 1: There was a battery test consisting of 80 questions. There were questions on number series, blood relations, rotation, analogy, Word formation, counting letters etc being shown on the board through a projector with each type of questions having different time and had to be encircled on the OMR answer sheet with no extra time. I advise you to be quick, calm and composed. The test’s level is moderate but you have to be quick and keep on concentrating throughout the test. Out of 83, 53 qualified for the second round. Then we were given chest numbers and were taken to a room for PP&DT.

A picture was projected in which 5 persons in suits were sitting around a table with an alcohol bottle placed in front. I made a simple story about the strategy of launching a new product in the market. I memorised my story before other assessors came and gave narration confidently. Everybody wanted to initiate the discussion and there was chaos in the group, I entered the discussion at the right moment and gave logical ideas for the group story. I focused on taking the group in the forwarding direction instead of arguing with others.
After some time results were declared and 6 of us had made it to the stage 2 testing. We were asked to do some formalities and sent back home. After a gap of about 25 days, I had to report FSB Noida for second stage testing and in that period I got conferenced out in Kapurthala once again.

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Our documents were checked once again and I was allotted chest no 38

Day 2 Psych Test
TAT: I made very simple stories on all the pictures that were shown. So simple that even people were laughing at me for so simple stories. This time I had just penned down whatever was the first thought that came to my mind. In Blank Story, I wrote about my experiences from Volleyball championship in college days.
WAT: I did all the 60 WATs. I focused on making observational sentences.
SRT: I attempted 44 SRTs with detailed solutions. These were my minimum in all these 4 attempts but this time solutions were more detailed.
SD: Before the SD, the assessor had very informally described the importance of SD and what all should be included in your self-description. I wrote a balanced SD including all aspects like strengths, weaknesses, things that I should work on etc.

After the psych test, I was quite satisfied with my performance and thought that it was my best effort.Next Day morning my group came to know that we had no task that day. I enjoyed that day with some very good persons like Paramveer, Aadi, Ashish, Fauji bhai, Shivam etcDay 3 I had my interview in the morning session. I was quite a bit nervous before my interview and had to wait for some hours. I entered the room with wishing the IO who was Deputy President of the board with a very attractive personality. He asked me to just relax and started talking about my hometown and the place where I was living in Delhi.
Then he said to me that for the next 30 minutes we will be talking about your so and so……….. He gave me all the question of the rapid-fire in one go (in previous attempts these 25-30 questions were asked in 3 rounds) Just as he finished I started answering him and tried to answer as many questions as I could remember. He was very patiently looking at me and writing down something on paper while I was answering.
After this, he asked me some GK questions, news events, and current affairs. Luckily, I could answer all these questions except one and told him that I was not able to memorize that at that time but I would surely search it out, he just smiled and said no problem.
He then very sweetly asked, “Do you have any girlfriend ?”
Me: No Sir
IO: (laughingly) Are you afraid of Khap panchayats of Haryana?
Me: No Sir
IO: You are young, very smart looking and a DU graduate any girl would like to date you.
To which I replied me with my own reasons and he looked quite convinced.
He then directly questioned me about the girl I like, what she does, how often do you meet, have you expressed your feelings to her.
While I was being asked these questions I was thinking inside me that why these type of questions are being asked to me. But anyways, I answered him all that very frankly and confidently.
He then asked me about my strengths and weaknesses and after I had answered him he asked me how was my psych test. I told him that I was satisfied with my performance in the psych test.
My interview was now over, he shook hands with me and wished me luck.
In the evening we used to sit together after dinner and kept on cracking jokes, describing weird experiences from past and laughing. Paramveer’s storytelling will always be remembered.

Day 4 GTO
GD was the first task and GTO sir gave us the freedom to choose the topic. I suggested my group mates to choose Indo US relation as our GD topic to which almost all agreed. Everyone had points on the topic, each was giving points, I too gave points back n forth in short intervals at right time.
GPE I wrote the solution within the stipulated time and followed the same strategy here while discussing the solution.
Lecturette: Out of the four topics, I had an idea on all the four. But while I was coming to deliver, I decided to speak on the topic other than that I had prepared for in the last 2-3 minutes. I spoke on the topic for complete 3 minutes and this was the end of the group tasks as there are only Indoor tasks in FSB of Indian Coast Guard.
Day 5 Conference
I was not thinking much about the results that day. When the previous chest no. came out of the conference room I asked my friend chest no 39, to see how much time do they take to call me inside as I had seen in previous attempts that they generally make recommended candidates to wait for 4-6 minutes before calling inside. As the time was passing I was getting the feeling that there are my chances. After 5 minutes I was called inside.
I entered the room with a smile. All officers sitting in whites
Deputy President: Sumit you are looking cheerful today. What’s the reason?
Me: I am going to get recommended today.
(Everyone in the room started laughing)
Than deputy president asked me to rate my performance and arrange the testing technique in which you did your best and the one in which you couldn’t much.
He then asked me to memorise the questions that I couldn’t and few more questions like what all did I do in last one year, any advice.
I left the room with a feeling that it should be a big yes this time.

After a wait of about two hours results officer came with results and after a short motivational speech started announcing results. I couldn’t believe my ears when chest no 38 was announced, I was on cloud nine. That feeling cannot be described in words, that can be just felt. 7 of us were recommended. I was a bit sad for my friends who couldn’t make it that time but I am sure they will make it in the later attempts.

After medicals at AFCME, I was declared medically fit for joining the force. I couldn’t clear CPSS due to which I had to wait for Select List II as they give first preference to the ones who had applied for General duty. Now I am all set to join INA in a few days.

All the very best to future aspirants
Jai Hind

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Daughter of Martyr Col. MN Rai, Who Made The Country Cry

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January 27, 2019

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Dear sister Alka, on 27 Jan 2015 we lost a brave officer Colonel M N Rai and today while remembering him your face flashed in front of my eyes, I still remember your video shouting war cry of 9 GR, I was in tears and felt a shiver down my spine, even today, it takes a lot of courage for me to watch that video again. I was astonished by the courage of this 11-year-old girl bidding her father a farewell with the Gurkha Regiment’s war cry. We can never imagine for a fraction of second, how it will be to lose our parents. I still wonder from where did you learn this and will I ever have the same courage to match your level. The scene in the movie URI which is based on your story was the most intense part of the movie. We lost your father, but we are proud to have a sister like you who teaches us how to fight with the odds and what courage is all about. I thank you for giving us the courage, giving us the power to fight back in the battle called life.

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9 GR WAR CRY

‘Tiger 9GR, ho ki hoina?”

The tiger of 9 Gorkha Rifles, was he or not? The greatest of them all, was he or wasn’t he?

“Ho, Ho, Ho!”

“yes he was, he was, he was.”

About Col MN Rai, YSM, Shaurya Chakra

By Jan 2015, Col Rai had completed nearly one and half years as commanding officer of 42 RR, which was responsible for counter-insurgency operations in Tral sector in Pulwama district of J & K. Tral had been a hotbed of terrorism as it provided suitable terrain for terrorists to operate. On 27 Jan 2015, Col Rai’s unit had received credible information about the presence of terrorists in the village under its area of operational control. After analyzing the situation a decision was taken by the security forces to launch a joint operation by the Army, CRPF, and the police.

The suspected terrorists were hiding in a house which was soon surrounded by the security forces. On being challenged the terrorists started firing and a fierce gun battle ensued. At this point, reportedly, the father and brother of one of the terrorists informed the assault team that the ultras would surrender. Col Rai displaying good leadership and following the Army doctrine of WHAM(Winning Hearts and Minds), decided to give the terrorists an opportunity to surrender. The terrorists, however, took advantage of this act of compassion and started firing in order to escape. The forces soon cornered the terrorists after a while and gunned down the two terrorists. But during the heavy exchange of fire Col M N Rai got severely injured and later succumbed to his injuries. Col M N Rai was given the gallantry award, “Shaurya Chakra” for his cold courage, leadership and supreme sacrifice during this operation.

Col M N Rai was martyred in the operation but the exemplary courage and leadership skills displayed by Col Rai would always be remembered. Col M N Rai is survived by his wife Priyanka, daughters Alka & Richa and son Aditya. At the funeral of Col M N Rai, his daughter Alka then 11 years old made his Regiment and the entire nation proud by bidding her father a farewell with the 9 Gurkha Regiment’s war cry, “’Tiger 9GR, ho ki hoina?” The tiger of 9 Gorkha Rifles, was he or not? The greatest of them all, was he or wasn’t he? “Ho, Ho, Ho!” “yes he was, he was, he was.”

Republic Day Celebrations 2019

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January 27, 2019

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India Republic Day — A women's contingent of the paramilitary Assam Rifles participate for the first time at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. Thousands of Indians have converged on a ceremonial boulevard to watch a display of the country's military power and cultural diversity amid tight security during national day celebrations. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

January 26, 1950 was a momentous day, which seldom comes in the life of a nation. This day our beloved motherland shed the last relic of colonial system and effected a new dawn by becoming a sovereign democratic republic. The first President of India took oath of office and we Bhartiya people heralded a new era for this great ancient civilisation. It has been quite a journey since then. Tomorrow will also be a very special day when the proud nation would be celebrating 70th Republic Day. The main colourful celebration would be held at the historic Rajpath where President Shri Ram Nath Kovind will be hosting President of Republic of South Africa and Supreme Commander of the South African National Defence Force Mr Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.

India and South Africa enjoy unique relationship underpinned by shared values and common principles. This year we are celebrating 150th year of birth of greatest saint of 20th Century, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, whom we all fondly call the Mahatma. Underlining theme of this year’s Republic Day Celebration is the great man himself. His 21-year stay in South Africa played a pivotal role in moulding him into the Apostle of Peace. His transformation is best described by one of the greatest men of the 20th Century, anti-apartheid crusader and first President of all-encompassing new South Africa, Dr Nelson Mandela. He said, “You gave us Mohandas Gandhi; we returned him to you as Mahatma Gandhi.”

The Republic Day Parade Ceremony will commence with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi leading the nation in paying homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti under India Gate. An eternal flame burns at the Amar Jawan Jyoti to commemorate the indomitable courage of our Armed Forces personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland. It is symbolised by a reversed rifle standing on its barrel and crested by a soldier’s helmet.

This year all women marching contingent of the Assam Rifles will be taking part for the first time. Major Khusboo Kanwar is leading the contingent. The ‘Sentinels of the North-East’ took active part in all pre and post-Independence wars. The ‘Friends of the Hill People’ are also custodians of law and order and guardians of our borders. They were effectively involved in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Raised as the ‘Cacher Levy’, the force completes 183 years of glorious service to the Nation.

As per tradition, after unfurling the National Flag, the national anthem will be played with a 21 gun salute. The parade will then commence and the President will take the salute. The parade will be commanded by Lieutenant General Asit Mistry, General Officer Commanding, Headquarters Delhi Area. Major General Rajpal Punia, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Delhi Area will be the parade Second-in-Command. The proud winners of the highest gallantry awards will be followed by him. They include the winners of the Param Vir Chakra and the Ashok Chakra. Param Vir Chakra winners Subedar Major & Honorary Captain Bana Singh (Retd), Subedar Yogendra Singh Yadav, 18 Grenadiers and Subedar Sanjay Kumar, 13 JAK Rifles and Ashok Chakra winners Major General Cyrus A Pithawalla (Retd), Colonel Jasbir Singh Raina (Retd), Lieutenant Colonel Jas Ram Singh, (Retd), Lieutenant Colonel D Sreeram Kumar, Naib Subedar (Honorary) Chhering Mutup (Retd), Shri Govind Singh of District Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh and Shri Bhure Lal of District Guna, Madhya Pradesh will follow the Deputy Parade Commander on Jeeps. The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for the most conspicuous act of bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy. The Ashok Chakra is awarded for similar acts of valour and self-sacrifice but, other than, in the face of the enemy.

This year veterans of Indian National Army (INA) who fought valiantly against the imperial forces will also take part in Republic Day Parade. They will be Shri Parmanand, Shri Lalti Ram, Shri Hira Singh and Shri Bhagmal.

The first contingent in the uniform will be of the erstwhile Gwalior Lancers is 61 Cavalry led by Major Apurva Dabhade. The 61 Cavalry is the only active serving horse Cavalry Regiment in the world. The Regiment was raised on 01 August 1953, with the amalgamation of six State Forces’ Cavalry Units.

Main Battle Tank of the Indian Army, T- 90 Bhishma, Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) Ballway Machine Pikate (BMP-II/IIK), Surface Mine Clearing System (SMCS), K-9 Vajra-T, M 777 A2 Ultra Light Howitzer (ULH), Transportable Satellite Terminal (TST), Akash weapon system, will be the main draw in the mechanised columns.

The other marching contingents of the Army to include the Madras Regiment, the Rajputana Rifles, the Sikh Regiment, the Gorkha Brigade, the Army Service Corps, , the 102 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Punjab followed by the the Veterans’ Tableau, which will mark of recognition and respect to the soldier’s selfless service to the nation. It will showcase the theme, ‘Veterans: Accelerators in Nation’s Growth’. The Combined Band of the Sikh Light Infantry, Mahar Regimental Centre and Ladakh Scouts will be playing the tune ‘Shankhnaad’ for the first time in the Parade.

The Naval Contingent will comprise of 144 young sailors led by Lieutenant Commander Ambika Sudhakarn as Contingent Commander. It will be followed by Naval tableau titled, ‘Indian Navy – Combat Ready Force for National Security’, which will proudly illustrate the combat potential of the multi-dimensional Indian Navy of the 21st Century.

The Air Force Marching Contingent also comprises 144 air warriors. The air warriors will be marching with rifles in ‘Bagal shashtra’, while the pistols of the officers will be secured in their holsters. It will be followed the Air Force Tableau titled ‘Indian Air Force Encouraging Indigenisation’ showcasing the scaled-down models of the aircraft, radar and missile system which have been indigenously designed and manufactured. The models displayed will be Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Low-Level Light Weight Radar (LLLWR), Sukhoi-30MKI and Akash Missile System.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be displaying Medium range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM). This System is an Air and Missile Defence (AMD) system intended for the protection of own territories and ground forces against attacks by enemy aircraft and guided weapons. In addition to this, DRDO will also showcase Arjun Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle (Arjun ARRV).

FlyPast will be led by Advanced Light Helicopters Weapon System Integrated (WSI) ‘Rudra’ and two Advanced Light Helicopters, ‘Dhruv’ of Army Aviation in ‘Diamond’ formation.

Assam Rifles will lead the marching Contingents of Para-Military and other Auxiliary Civil Forces. It will be followed by the Indian Coast Guard, Central Reserve Police Force, Railway Protection Force, DELHI POLICE, Border Security Force Camel Contingent, National Cadet Corps Boys & Girls Contingent and National Service Scheme Marching Contingent.

Twenty-two tableaux, comprising of 16 from different States & Union Territories and six Ministries, Departments and other institutions will be displaying life, times and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. The tableau of Sikkim portrays the state’s transformation into a 100 per cent organic farming and the cleanest state of the country in consonance with Mahatma Gandhi’s vision and ideal. Tableau of Maharashtra portrays Quit India Movement, which was a peoples’ movement in which millions of common Indians had participated. Tableau of Andaman & Nicobar will showcase Role of Gandhi ji among the inmates of Cellular Jail in Andaman. Assam will come up with a tableau depicting Gandhiji’s movement in Assam and his dream of rebuilding the rural economy by encouraging the growth of cottage industry.

The tableau of Tripura will showcase the egalitarian, inclusive and diverse social and ethnic culture based on the Gandhian principles. Tableau of Goa will showcase Unity in Diversity. Arunachal Pradeh will be depicting peace within through tableau of a clean Monpa village and its peaceful, cultural life which Mahatma Gandhi envisioned. Jallianwala Bagh will be the theme of Punjab tableau, which will evoke memories of the watershed moment in the independence struggle. Tamil Nadu will showcase Transformation of Dress Code of Mahatma Gandhi on September 22, 1921 in Madurai after seeing scantily clad peasants and poor people working in the farms and doing other manual work.

Tableau of Gujarat will depict Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Historical Dandi March’, which shook the foundation of the British Empire by scooping a handful of salt in the coastal village of Dandi in Gujarat. ‘Ray of Hope-Our Composite Culture’ will be the theme of tableau of Jammu and Kashmir. Karnataka will be showcasing Gandhiji’s momentous efforts at the Belagavi Congress session on 26-27 December 1924. Tableau of Uttarakhand will be depicting Spiritual Anashakti Ashram. Delhi will be showcasing Mahatma Gandhi and his association with the national Capital. Uttar Pradesh will showcase Commemoration the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. West Bengal tableau will highlight two key aspects in the life of Mahatma Gandhi- his stay at Kolkata during the crucial juncture of India’s Independence and his association with Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.

Ministry of Power will showcase Saubhagya: New India Raushan India. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation will showcase magnificent four-year-old journey of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), the biggest behavioral change campaign in the world. Indian Railways will showcase his relationship with Railways in tableau titled ‘Mohan to Mahatma’. Ministry of Agriculture will depict Mahatma Gandhi’s economic philosophy called for ending poverty through improved agriculture and small scale rural cottage industries. CPWD (Horticulture) tableau will pay floral tributes to the Mahatma in his 150th birth anniversary year. It showcases a wide variety of flowers in different hues. The rear part shows Gandhiji’s message towards world peace and unity.

Twenty-six children including six girls and 20 boys Awardees of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar 2019 for their exceptional achievement will also grace the occasion. The awards have been given to children for their merit in the fields of innovation, scholastic, sports, arts, culture, social service, music, bravery or any other field which deserves recognition.

Children’s Pageant will be led by Navy Children School Chankyapuri, Delhi with the performance “Jai Ghosh”- a proclamation of faith and assurance in the principles of the divine soul, Mahatma Gandhi. Children of Government Schools of Bihar Eastern Zone, Cultural Centre, Kolkata will dance on this song by reiterating this dream of “Bapu Ka Sapna”. Students of Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya (RPVV) Kishan Ganj, Delhi and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Paschim Vihar, Delhi will pay homage and reverence to Bapu’s ideology through this scintillating dance performances.

Corps of Signals Motor Cycle Team will salute the president with daredevil acts in the Parade under the dynamic leadership of Captain Manpreet Singh, who will be saluting smartly from a 12.5 feet ladder. This is the first time in the history where he will be beating his own record of saluting from a ladder of 8ft.

The grand finale of the parade will be a spectacular flypast by the IAF. The flypast will commence with the ‘Rudra’ formation comprising three ALH Mk IV WSI helicopters in ‘Vic’ formation, followed by the ‘Hercules’ formation comprising three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in ‘Vic’ formation. Behind the ‘Hercules’ formation is the ‘Netra’ the “Eye in the Sky”. Trailing them will be the ‘Sutlej Formation’ which is AN 32 aircraft flying in ‘Vic’ formation. Behind the ‘Netra’ formation is the ‘Globe’ formation, comprising one C-17 Globemaster flanked by two Su-30 MKIs.

Next in line will be Five Jaguar Deep penetration strike aircraft, in ‘Arrowhead’ formation. Following the Jaguars are five MiG-29 Upgrade Air Superiority Fighters in ‘Arrowhead’ formation. Three state-of-the-art, SU-30 MKIs of Indian Air Force to execute the Trishul manoeuvre. the culmination of the parade as a lone Su-30 MKI flying at a speed of 900 km/hr splits the sky with a ‘Vertical Charlie’ manoeuvre over the saluting dais.

The ceremony will culminate with the national anthem and release of balloons.

Gallantry Awards To Indian Airforce On Republic Day 2019

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Our airforce has always been a crucial part of the national defence, our air warriors have gone beyond the call of duty many times and we have seen it time and again, be it Kedarnath floods or recent Kerala floods, the bravery of our soldiers are unmatched. The following Indian Air Force personnel have been conferred with Distinguished Service and Gallantry awards by the President of India on the occasion of Republic Day 2019.

PARAM VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL

Air Marshal Hemant Sharma AVSM VSM
Air Marshal Sardar Harpal Singh AVSM VM
Air Marshal Balakrishnan Suresh AVSM VM
Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar AVSM VM & Bar
Air Marshal Pandurang Narayan Pradhan AVSM (Retd)
Air Marshal Hemant Narayan Bhagwat AVSM VM (Retd)

ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL

Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar VM
Air Marshal Amit Tiwari VM
Air Marshal Amit Dev VSM
Air Marshal Mannepalli Baladitya VSM
Air Vice Marshal Anil Kumar Gupta VSM (Retd)
Air Vice Marshal Soumitra Kumar Dey VSM (Retd)
Air Vice Marshal Mahendra Vikram Singh
Air Vice Marshal Pijush Mukherjee VSM
Air Vice Marshal Amar Preet Singh
Air Commodore Dhananjay Vasant Khot VM
Air Commodore Manu Chaudhary VM
Air Commodore George Thomas VM

VAYU SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

Wing Commander Bhuvanendran Nair Prasanth
Sergeant Amit Kumar Jha

VAYU SENA MEDAL

Air Commodore Anjan Bhadra
Group Captain Virendra Singh Mahida
Group Captain Sameer Pradhan
Group Captain Madhav Rangachari
Group Captain Shanmugam Ramesh (Retd)
Group Captain Debanjan Mandal
Group Captain Arun Mahadevan
Group Captain Anubhav Tripathi
Group Captain Udayan Kumar
Group Captain Harpreet Singh Luthra
Group Captain Prem Anand
Wing Commander Jinnehally Puttuswamy Raju
Wing Commander Nitin Kumar Mal
Squadron Leader Himadri Biswas

VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL

Air Vice Marshal Avinash Gopal Kshirsagar
Air Vice Marshal Kalvakuntla Shekhar Reddy
Air Vice Marshal Arun Bhaskar Gupta

VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL (CONT’D)

Air Commodore Sanjeeva Sinha (Retd)
Air Commodore Mahesh Bhaskar Aserkar
Air Commodore Rajesh Vaidya
Air Commodore Anupam Agarwal
Air Commodore Lalit Kumar Chawla VM
Group Captain Rajive Sharma
Group Captain Manish Kumar Srivastava
Group Captain Devendra Singh Shekhawat
Group Captain Subrato Kumar Nath
Group Captain Vardharajan Rajagopalan
Group Captain Shankar Bevinmarad Arunkumar
Group Captain Arun Mittu
Group Captain Manish Sabharwal
Group Captain Debajyoti Borah
Group Captain Anish Aggarwal
Group Captain Kamlesh Singh
Group Captain Arvind Thakur
Group Captain Raman Kewal Bhatla
Group Captain Yeshpal Singh Negi VM
Group Captain Barada Prasad Sabut
Group Captain Bangalore Satyaji Vijay Rao
Group Captain Gaurav Mani Tripathi
Group Captain Rishabh Mittal
Wing Commander S Akheto Jakhalu
Master Warrant Officer Kuttapan Surandran

Gallantry Awards To Indian Army On Republic Day 2019

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The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has approved the award of one Ashok Chakra, two Kirti Chakras and nine Shaurya Chakras to the Indian Army personnel on the occasion of Republic Day 2019 which has been included in the list of citations.

Gallantry Awards to Army on Republic Day 2019

INS Kohassa Naval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur

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Naval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur was commissioned as INS Kohassa by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman COSC and Chief of the Naval Staff today, on 24 Jan 19. The grand ceremony was attended by many dignitaries and senior officials including VAdm Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command. The ceremony included presentation of Ceremonial Guard, hoisting of the Commissioning Pennant and reading of the Ship’s Warrant by the Commanding Officer, Commander Kuldeep Tripathi. INS Kohassa has been named after a White-Bellied Sea Eagle, which is a large bird of prey, endemic to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

NAS Shibpur was established in 2001 as a Forward Operating Air Base (FOAB) for enhanced surveillance in North Andaman. The close proximity of Coco Islands (Myanmar) and wide expanse of Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) makes the base a very vital asset. The airfield provides sustained detached operations of Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard aircraft. The Air Station presently operates Short Range Maritime Reconnaissance (SRMR) aircraft and helicopters. These aircraft undertake EEZ Surveillance, Anti-Poaching Missions, Search and Rescue (SAR) and Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions within the ANC Area of Responsibility. As a point of interest, during the search operations of the Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, Dornier DO 228s of the Navy and Coast Guard operated from this very base.

NAS Shibpur was identified by NITI Aayog as one of the ‘Early Bird’ project as part of holistic island development. Towards this, IN has been ready in all respects to facilitate civil flight operations from NAS Shibpur. The runway extension to 10,000 ft is also planned in the near future to facilitate operations of wide-bodied aircraft.

Martyr Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani Earns Ashoka Chakra

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January 24, 2019

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Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, who was a two-time recipient of Sena Medal lost his life while fighting terrorists in 2018. For his brave actions and sacrifice, he has earned the highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashok Chakra. He was a former terrorist and joined the Indian army to protect the motherland.

“Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani exhibited the most conspicuous gallantry in personality eliminating two terrorists and assisting in the evacuation of his wounded colleagues and made supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army,” a press release from the President’s Secretariat said.

Since his enrolement in the Army, Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, SM**, epitomised qualities of a fine soldier. He always volunteered for challenging missions, displaying great courage under adverse conditions, exposing himself to grave danger on numerous occasions in the line of duty. This is evident from the two gallantry awards conferred on him earlier. Lance Naik Nazir, yet again insisted on being part of the assault team during Operation Batagund launched by 34 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion on 25 Nov 2018 post receipt of credible intelligence regarding presence of six heavily armed terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. Tasked to block the most likely escape route, Lance Naik Nazir, moved swiftly with his team to the target house and tactically positioned himself within striking distance. Sensing danger, the terrorists attempted breaching the inner cordon firing indiscriminately and lobbing grenades. Undeterred by the situation, the NCO held ground and eliminated one terrorist in a fierce exchange at close range. The terrorist was later identified as a dreaded district commander of Lashker-e-Taiba. Thereafter, displaying exemplary soldierly skills, Lance Naik Nazir closed in with the target house under heavy fire and lobbed grenades into a room where another terrorist was hiding. Seeing the foreign terrorist escaping from the window, the NCO encountered him in a hand to hand combat situation. Despite being severely wounded, Lance Naik Nazir eliminated the terrorist. Showing utter disregard to his injury, Lance Naik Nazir continued to engage the remaining terrorists with same ferocity and audacity. He injured yet another terrorist at close range, but was hit again and succumbed to his injuries. For displaying unparalleled bravery and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, SM** is awarded “ASHOK CHAKRA (POSTHUMOUS)”.

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Meet Major Khushboo Kanwar, Who Will Lead Assam Rifles Women Contingent

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For the first time, an all-women contingent of India’s oldest paramilitary force Assam Rifles would be taking part in the Republic Day parade this year. Major Khushboo Kanwar who will be leading theAssam Rifles Mahila contingent says that it is a matter of great pride and honour to walk in the majestic Rajpath before the President on January 26 this year. Major Khushboo Kanwar joined the Indian Army in 2012 as an ASC officer, she is in deputation with the Assam Rifles at present, she has also taken part in the northeast counterinsurgency operation while she was posted in Manipur.

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“It is a matter of pride and privilege for me to be the first contingent commander of Assam Rifles all women contingent. We have been preparing for the parade for 5 months and it has been a great journey so far. The routine we are following is very demanding, we have to wake up at 3 AM every morning for the difficult training. The women in the AR women contingent are trained and very robust, they have taken part in challenging roles like counterinsurgency.” said Major Khushboo Kanwar

“To the young generation, I would like to say, I am a daughter of a bus conductor, I have done my schooling with scholarships and completed my MBA in a government college, if I can lead the women contingent at the Rajpath then each one of you with your hard work, confidence and will power can make your dreams come true.” said Major Khushboo Kanwar

Assam Rifles is going to create history on 26th Jan 2018, the contingent will comprise of two officers, 2 JCOs and 144 women riflemen.

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