9 Facts that Differentiate India Army from other Countries Army



The Indian Army is the land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, and its professional head is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is a four-star general. The Indian Army originated from the armies of the East India Company in 1776. Let us educate ourselves with some of the Indian army interesting facts that make them different from others.



1. Indian Army is the biggest volunteer army in the world. All serving and reserve personnel have actually “opted” for service.
2. Indian soldiers are considered among the Best in high altitude and mountain warfare: The Indian Army’s High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) is one of the most elite military training centers of the world and is frequented by Special Ops teams from the U.S, U.K, and Russia. U.S. Special Forces were trained at HAWS before their deployment during the invasion of Afghanistan.
3. India is the largest importer of arms but has never initiated the first attack or engaged in a military coup to gain power or govern a nation.
4. During the war between India and Pakistan in 1971, 93,000 Pakistani Soldiers surrendered to the Indian Army. This is a world record by any country accepting the Military Surrender.
5. Indian Army is one of the biggest contributors to the United Nations peace operations with personnel already served in missions such as the United Nations Observer Mission in Liberia, UN Assistance Mission in Rwanda and UN Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
6. India provides safety for more than 3 lakh refugees from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Afghanistan & Bangladesh.
7. Battle of Saragarhi on 12th September 1897 is considered as the best example of bravery by the Indian army where 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans.
8. Operation Rahat, carried out by the Indian Army, is one of the biggest civilian rescue operations in the world.
9. Indian Army controls the highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier, in the world. It is 5000 m above sea level.


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