9 Key Points Of Nomadic Elephant – The Indo-Mongolia Joint Army Exercise

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April 28, 2016

Best 8 Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft You Must Know

Fighter jets have always been a vital element in the history of war. They add a huge advantage over the enemy with their abilities to penetrate into enemy line attack where it hurts a lot. Over the years, there has been vast development in the air forces of the world and these changes are referred to ‘generation of fighter jets’. With each generation, there has been a subsequent change in speed, stealth and lethality of the aircraft of the world. We take a look at the next generation of fighter jet that will dominate the skies:
1. F-22 RAPTOR

Probably the most advanced of the serving jet in the world, this 5th generation fighter jet of the US is battle proven for its stealth and precision striking capabilities. Primarily designed for frontline attack,electronic warfare.

ORIGIN : United States

MAKER : LOCKHEED MARTIN

IN SERVICE FROM : 2005

CREW: 1

TOP SPEED : 2.25 MACH

COMBAT RADIUS :760km

SPECIAL MENTION: The radar in the F-22 are probably the best in the world. They use AN/APG-77 radar, which can help it to maintain a vigilance of 240km approx. The aerodynamics of the jet also makes it high potent.The maneuverability of the aircraft is high and thus, can take in G’s and thus enhances its performance.

2. F-35 LIGHTNING-II

The twin-engine aircraft come right next to the F22 raptor because of its highly advanced capabilities. This jet was primarily designed to ground attack and air defence role.Since it has to perform ground attacks the aircraft comes with an advanced radar ability specifically designed to the task.

ORIGIN: United States

MAKER : LOCKHEED MARTIN

IN SERVICE FROM : 2007

CREW :1

TOP SPEED : 1.6 MACH

COMBAT RADIUS : 1158km

SPECIAL MENTION : This aircraft comes in different variants with each having a unique way of take-off and landing. F35C is specifically designed for aircraft carrier while F35B can land vertically and take off in a short runway!!

3.SUKHOI T-50

Commonly referred as PAK FA the T-50 is a prototype of the 5th generation aircraft that is being made by the Russians.The aircraft is designed to be a multirole one with high stealth capabilities, the first among Russian fighter jets.With all its testing done this aircraft is expected to take flight next year.

ORIGIN: RUSSIA

MAKER : SUKHOI

Expected to be service in: 2017

CREW: 1

TOP SPEED: 2.3 MACH

SPECIAL MENTION : The aircraft is said have the equivalent capabilities of F22.The durability of the aircraft can act as a unique factor when compared to F22.The aircraft’s design is also such that it can recover quick stalling incase the thrust vector system fails, this is a limitation of the F22 that was addressed by the T-50!

4.SHENYANG J-31

If the US and the Russian are there in the league China shall follow and thus, the J-31.The multirole stealth fighter also known as F-60 has a smaller airframe than the J-20 but way ahead in the technology aspect

ORIGIN: CHINA

MAKER : SHENYANG CORPORATION

Expected to be in service : 2019

CREW: 1

TOP SPEED: 1.8 MACH

COMBAT RADIUS: 1200km

SPECIAL MENTION: The aircraft uses stealth coating instead of baked in fiber mat which makes it invisible for the Ku-band and L-band radars and the airframe is such that there is extra hardpoint in the aircraft to carry an extra load.

5.MITSUBISHI X-2 SHINSHIN

The X-2 is the latest of the 5th generation fighter jets that recently made its maiden flight 5 days ago.The fighter jet is a homegrown stealth machine of japan.The jet is made with the concept of high manoeuvrability in mind.

ORIGIN: JAPAN

MAKER: MITSUBISHI

CREW: 1

TOP SPEED: 1.82 MACH

COMBAT RADIUS: 761km

SPECIAL MENTION: The airframe of the fighter is such that the tip is very sharp enabling it to bypass radar cross-section, due to the aircraft design it is capable of defeating Ku and C-band radars.Also, the self-repairing capability ie to detect defects in flight surface makes it unique from other fighter jets of the 5th gen.

6.HAL FGFA

The Indo-Russian 5th gen fighter jet is an evolution of the T-50 of the Russian.There are design difference and also around 43 changes proposed by the two teams to increase the performance and stealth of the aircraft.

ORIGIN: INDIA/RUSSIA

MAKER: HAL/SUKHOI

Expected to be in service: 2018

CREW: 2

TOP SPEED: 2.3 MACH

SPECIAL MENTION: With improved radars and networking system the aircraft is favoured over the T-50.Also,this is the only aircraft with a twin seater capability, such that one will be a WSO(weapon system operator) which means the aircraft is will be more supersonic and will require special care to fly around.Also the addition of ASTRA, BVR missile makes this aircraft very potent when in service.

7. TAI TFX

The product of Turkish Aerospace Industry the TFX twin-engine aircraft is yet another in the advance design mode.Once the design is fixed the manufacture of the aircraft shall begin.TFX will replace the existing F-16 of the Turkish airforce

ORIGIN: TURKEY

MAKER: Turkish aerospace industries

EXPECTED TO BE IN SERVICE: 2025

CREW: 1

SPECIAL MENTION: The aircraft will have a unique carbon fiber skin which shall make it light in weight and thus will enhance the speed and the maneuverability of the aircraft for air to air combat which the F-35 lack.

8. AMCA

Advance multirole combat aircraft or AMCA is the 5th gen fighter jet that will be designed and developed in India.The aircraft is still in the design phase and being planned to replace the aging fleet of jaguar and mig-27.

ORIGIN: INDIA

MAKER: HAL

EXPECTED TO BE IN SERVICE: 2017 (prototype testing).

CREW: 1

TOP SPEED: 2.5 MACH

SPECIAL MENTION: The aircraft is basically designed to be a 5th gen ground attack aircraft thus has a high stealth ability and is to be fitted with radiation homing missile for precession striking ability.Also,the airframe is being made such that the aircraft can be super maneuverable thus, take on air to air challenge as well.

With Each of these aircraft trying to defeat each other the race to build the best machine is clearly visible.India will look at the 4.5 generation Rafale and HAL Tejas alongside the 5th generation FGFA & AMCA to help it be in the race and have a dominance in the SKY!

National Defence Academy To Reintroduce BTech Courses For Its Cadets

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April 28, 2016

The National Defence Academy (NDA) has got the final approval for introducing BTech courses for its cadets from June this year. The Chief of Staff Committee, who advises the government and ensures jointsmanship in the armed forces, has given a nod to the NDA to kick off the new course.

The course will be implemented in two phases – in phase I Naval cadets of the 136th course (which will start in the month of June) will pursue the course and in the second phase Army and Air Force cadets will be allowed to pursue the course only after getting approval from the respective headquarters of the forces.

Confirming this development, NDA PRO Lt Commander Shibu Devasia told Sakal Times that Naval cadets of the 136th course will initially pursue the course. “We expect a strength of around 30 to 40 cadets in the first batch of the course,” he added.

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These cadets will study the course for three years at the NDA and the final two semesters will be completed at the respective finishing academies. The BTech degree will be given in three streams – Mechanical, Electronics and Telecommunication and Computer Science.

“The academic syllabus has been approved by JNU while the All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE), after examining the infrastructure at the academy, gave their go-ahead for the course,” Devasia said.

On the onset of the course, the recruitment of lecturers, civilian staff and improvement in the infrastructure will be done by the academy, NDA sources said. The academy is a tri-services training academy and cadets join after Class XII. Presently, after completing a three-year training, the cadets are awarded a BA or BSc degree.

Thereafter, these cadets go for a year to the Indian Military Academy (IMA) at Dehradun, INA at Ezhimala and the Air Force Academy (AFA) at Dundigul for their advanced training of their respective force. Interestingly, way back in 2012, the academy had started BTech courses and 350 cadets from 127th course had joined but it had to shut as they could not get requisite approval from concerned authorities.

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source: sakaaltimes

5 Daily Hacks To Inculcate Officer Like Quality

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April 27, 2016

5 Daily Hacks To Inculcate Officer Like Quality

Hello Aspirants, like we always say being an officer is not a one day trick but a way of living. There some simple day to day activities which can make us be the officer like way. Here are few :

Being on time: Punctuality is a default trait of any officer. In the forces timing is a very crucial entity and therefore it is practised in simple ways such as being on time, fixing hard deadlines.
Being socially responsible: When you want to serve for the country it is important you take care of it, therefore, simple things like making use of dustbin and not throwing around, enforcing the same on your friends, engaging in social activities etc .
Staying true to your word: When you make a commitment make sure you stick to it no matter what. This can be getting a work done or getting someone something .An officer will never break a commitment.
Perform a hard workout session: Work outs are not only about keeping yourself fit but also about building mental strength. When you do a hard workout session your emotions such as aggression, never give up attitude, the will to go on when tired, pushing beyond the limit all these are put to test thus also build your character like that of an officer.
Being Part of social organisation or Team activities: An officer is essentially a team player who can command as well as work with people. In order to build this trait, it is advisable for aspirants to take up group works and enhance their working with people.

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These are few simple hacks that we thought can make us officer like in our daily routine what are your thoughts and situations that you can think of to act like An officer in our daily lives, comment on and help build officers!

12 Deadly Weapons Of The Indian Special Forces

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April 27, 2016

Indian special forces are among the best in the world and are battle proven, though they are special because of their ability the also differ by the weapons they use in their operations.

The weapons chosen by the Special Forces vary with the diversity of the operation, no similar weapon is used for all ops. Below for few weapons commonly used by the special forces of India that every aspirant must know to keep themselves updated:

Side Arms:

Glock 17

Origin: Austria
Cartridge: 9x19mm
Range: 50m
Forces using this weapon: Para commandos, Marcos, SPG, Garud commandos

Pistol Auto 9mm 1A

Origin : India
Cartridge : 9x19mm
Range: 50m
Forces Using This: Para commandos, Marcos

Sub Machine Guns

Heckler & Koch Mp5

Origin: Germany
Cartridge: 9x19mm / 10mm (auto)
Range: 200m
Forces Using This: NSG, Para Commandos, Marcos

Uzi SMG

Origin: Israel
Cartridge: 9x19m / .45 (Automatic colt Piston) / .22 Long Rifle
Range: 200m
Forces Using This: Para commando, NSG

Sterling SMG

Origin: United Kingdom
Cartridge: 9x19mm / 7.62x51mm
Range: 200m
Forces Using This: MARCOS, Para Commandos

Primary Assault Rifles:

IWI Tavor

Origin: Israel
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm
Range: 550m
Forces Using This: Para commandos, MARCOS, Garud Commandos

M4 Carbine

Origin: United States of America
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm
Range: 500m
Forces Using This : Para Commandos

APS Underwater Rifle

Origin: Russia
Cartridge: 5.66x39mm
Range: 30m at depth of 5m
Forces using This: MARCOS

Corner Shot :

Origin: India
Cartridge: 5.56mmx45mm
Range: 200m
Forces Using This: NSG

Sniper Rifle:

Dragunvo Sniper Rifle

Origin: Russia
Cartridge: 762x54mm
Range: 800m
Forces Using This: Para Commandos

IMI Galil Sniper

Origin: Israel
Cartridge: 7.62x51mm
Range: 300-500m
Forces Using This: Para commandos, MARCOS, Garud Commandos

Heckler & Koch PSG1

Origin: Germany
Cartridge: 7.62x51mm
Range: 800m
Forces Using This: MARCOS, NSG

These deadly weapons make our special forces deadly and add an important chuck in the armour for the forces. In the recent times, the Indian ordinance factory is going for a revamp and is planning to replace the foreign gun with Indian ones with specialized feature as per request of the Special Forces. One such example is the corner shot rifle which was made by DRDO post 26/11.With indigenisation of weapons and the men of special forces India is truly secure.

The Thin Line Between Being Strong And Dominant

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April 26, 2016

As we all know SSB is an event of cooperation and working with people who when don’t know before. The idea behind is it to see how well we get along with people and what is our attitude when we do the same.

Every aspirant who comes there is with one motive and that is to get recommended, but in the process of doing so they forget the important point of cooperation and dominate. This sometimes is conscious and sometimes subconscious.

Below are few scenarios of SSB where this can happen:

Discussion during screening

Right after the word go from the assessor people try had to project their point of view in the discussion, the idea being to project themselves and their story. This is ok to an extent but we need to be careful and let other points too because in PPDT you are expected to come down to a conclusion so cooperation is more important than dominance, If the other person story is logical be supportive and try to add you point in it as well.

During Group discussions

The idea behind GD is to see the depth of your understanding and the way you convey you’re thought to the team. When you have a valid point that can take the discussion forward put it forth at the same time listen to others and put the point so as to take the discussion forward. When you feel their point is not right, project it politely and not saying it wrong right away, the best way to do it is being factual.

In GD it is seen how accommodative you are to ideas and can take a team discussion forward, yes your knowledge is tested but repetitive talking is not appreciated, be strong on your point but don’t dominate the discussion. At times it can happen subconsciously try to control it.

GTO Tasks

Like GD the idea again is to see the level of cooperation. This is not the place to show you never give up attitude. Do not keep implementing your ideas alone, this shows that you are not open to ideas and don’t keep taking initiative without a plan. Neither being strong not dominance will help you in this, so corporate to succeed.

The most common mistake is that we try to be dominant just to make sure you are seen by the assessor, but they watch all your progress so try to get the task done rather than being dominant.

Being strong on your point is always right thing to do but it should be a conscious decision considering all the logical scenarios, else you will end up dominant and can take in wrath of your teammates which is not ideal. You can certainly ensure you maintain the line between being dominant and strong by keep a check on yourself and asking for feedback from you mates, friends, colleagues so to be at the right frequency during you SSB.

10 Soldiers Qualify For Rio Olympics Under Army’s “Mission Olympics”

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April 26, 2016

The Indian Army’s sole role over the years was guarding the country until now when it has undertaken another task – producing Olympic champions. It aims to achieve this through its new talent-generating programme – ‘Mission Olympics’.

Under Indian Army’s Mission Olympics, ten soldiers have so far been qualified for the Rio Olympics to be held in August this year.

These include, Naib Subedar Jitu Rai, who has won the quota for shooting in 50m Air Pistol. During 51st ISSF World Championship in Granada, Spain he qualified for the Rio by winning silver medal. The Gurkha Regiment soldier is presently training in Mhow. Besides Rai, two more army soldiers have booked birth for various shooting events.

Others are Hav Sandeep Singh from Jat Regiment, selected for athletics in 50 kilometre walk event. Hav Nitender Singh Rawat from Kumaon Regiment, Hav Kheta Ram from Jat Regiment and Hav Gopi T from the Artillery Regiment have also been selected for Athletics full marathon category. All these athletes are training in Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune.

Hav Ganapathi and Hav Devender Singh have been selected for athletics in 20km walk. Madras regiment’s Hav Irfan KT too qualified for Rio during National Open Race Walking Championship. And the latest to join the list is Dattu Bhokanal, who has been qualified for Olympics under rowing.

The ‘Mission Olympics’ was launched in 2001 to groom youngsters into potential Olympic medal winners. The entire programme is an elaborate process of creating international facilities, scientific backup, hiring of the best coaches including foreign nationals and consistent monitoring of the athletes.

Indian Army has identified 10 disciplines, in which it believes India stands a chance to win a medal. These are athletics, diving, archery, weightlifting, boxing, rowing, sailing, wrestling, equestrian and shooting.

The Army is also creating a massive sports complex in Pune where 200 athletes can reside and train on Olympic-standard facilities. Army Sports Nodes are also being set up at 10 places for the 10 disciplines.

Some training facilities of the Olympics hopeful of the Army include:

Meerut, where a 260 acres sprawling campus of Army Equestrian Centre is spread. It is the only training centre of the world which has the facility for horse racing.

At Mhow, practice session for shooters aiming for Olympics is at its peak at the Army Marksmen Unit.

At Mumbai, located is Army Yachting Node (AYN). It has been giving sailing lessons to the participants who would be struggling to win an Olympic medal.

In the city of Pune, the weight lifters are trained who will be able to qualify for a national/international level competition.

Other facilities include the Army Sports Institute at Pune, where personnel are trained for athletics, archery, boxing, diving, weightlifting, wrestling and fencing.

As evident, the Indian Army has laid out the road map for a concerted vision for maximum qualifications for the Rio Olympics with the aim of ‘finishing strong’ at the podium with medals for the country. The Army is already recruiting young athletes to the post of a Havildar as motivation who have performed well in junior and sub-junior levels.

This is definitely be a proud moment for all the Army fraternity along with the nation. We at SSBCrack salute all the participants and wish them all their luck to bag a medal for India this Rio Olympics.

Dattu Bhokanal From The Army Qualifies For Rio Olympics

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April 25, 2016

Dattu Bhokanal From The Army Qualifies For Rio Olympics

So, it’s the year of Olympics and participants all over the world are participating in the qualifiers and giving their best to be a part of the Olympic games of August, 2016.

While Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian women ever to be qualified for the Olympics, Indian Army rower Dattu Bhokanal too qualified for the Rio Olympics after winning silver in the finals of men’s single sculls at the 2016 FISA Asian and Oceania Olympic Qualification Regatta at Chung-ju in South Korea.

The 25-year-old army-man clocked 7 mins 07.49 seconds in the 2 km course to finish second and qualify for the Rio Olympics. The top seven in the finals qualified for the Rio Games.

Born in Nashik in 1991, Bhokanal comes from a humble background. Dattu Bhokanal joined the Indian army in 2012 with the one-point agenda of earning a decent living for his family. A career in sports was not even on his mind. Soon, he took to rowing at the BEG Centre at Kirkee in Pune and in 2013, he shifted to ARN, Pune for better training. But today, the 25-year-old son of a well-digger from a small village in Nashik district helped India earn a place in the upcoming Olympics.

Under Indian Army’s Mission Olympics, ten soldiers have till now qualified for the Rio Olympics to be held in August. Indian Army has laid out the road map for a concerted vision for maximum qualifications for the Rio Olympics with the aim of ‘finishing strong’ at the podium with medals for the country.

The training of the qualified sportsperson is being carried out through a scientific approach being planned & executed through Army Sports Institute, Pune and Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow among other institutions under the flagship initiative of Mission Olympics.

According to the official statement, until now ten army soldiers have qualified for the Rio Olympics 2016.

This achievement of Bhokanal proves that apart from being the most adventurous organisation, the Army provides a perfect platform for budding sportsman at the international level too.

Lt Col E.K. Niranjan Recommended For Gallantry Award

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April 24, 2016

Lt Col E.K. Niranjan Recommended For Gallantry Award

Remember Lt Col E.K. Niranjan? Yes, the officer who laid down his life during the Pathankot terror attack. He was a member of the NSG’s Bomb Disposal Squad, who was killed while he was defusing a grenade at the Pathankot air base during combing operations.

Turns out, the martyr is now recommended for a gallantry award! Lt Col Niranjan EK has been recommended for a Shaurya Chakra, the second highest of peacetime gallantry awards, along with two other commandos.

Niranjan’s lungs got punctured due to the impact of the blast of a grenade that was kept in the pocket of a slain terrorist and the officer died before being taken to hospital.

Not only this, in probably a first, the elite commando force NSG has recommended its dog Rocket for military gallantry medal for his role in eliminating terrorists who attacked the Pathankot air base early this year. The specially trained canine has been recommended for a Sena medal.

The two-and-a-half-year-old Belgian Malinois dog and his handler have been recommended for bravery decoration by the National Security Guard headquarters for displaying “raw courage and dedication to duty” in the face of extreme threat and danger as reported by the PTI. Rocket had walked into a burning airmen billet on the direction of his master and brought back a pouch that indicated presence of militants inside.

While there have been few instances when Army dogs have been honoured with military medals, this is the first for NSG which was established in 1984 as the federal contingency force. Army dogs have shown grit determination in par with their handlers in the face of enemy.

Rocket is an assault dog that hunts for people in hiding, but is also trained to sniff out explosives. Dogs like Rocket are paid between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000 a month, which is spent on their food and medical expenses. Decorated dogs continue to get their salaries after retirement.

“Rocket loves rice and chicken. If the dog wins the award it will be looked after well and can continue to enjoy the delicacy even after retirement and live in a separate home instead of being auctioned among dog lovers,” an NSG official said.

A final decision on this will however be taken by a Union Home Ministry-appointed committee which clears names of recipients of these medals. The list is expected to be finalised before the next Independence Day.

201 Years Of The Gorkha Regiment: A Lookback

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April 24, 2016