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20 Common Things In Every Fauji Home

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20 Common Things In Every Fauji Home

It’s hard to pin down all the possible things that make the fauji lifestyle so different and unique. Right from the way of working and functioning to the small nitty gritty’s of the way the soldiers and their families live, there are a plethora of things that make the fauji lifestyle so intriguing. A major part of this lifestyle constitutes the houses of the Armed Forces personnel. Funnily enough, you can look at the drawing room of the house of a soldier and know where all they’ve been posted! The government houses that the Armed Forces personnel get, during the course of their postings to each new station, though may seem to be quite different from each other on the outside, but on the inside you’ll surely find things that almost all of these homes have!

Having the profession, lifestyle habits, discipline and way of living, it is no surprise that there are some things that are common to all of the fauji households. Some of which are listed below:

  1. LOTS of boxes (or commonly known as trunks). So these really big, heavy duty black boxes with the rank, name, and place of posting written in one corner of the box are a common sight in any fauji house. It is a convenient way to pack all of the clothes, utensils, and other things when you have to change your residence every 3 years or so.
  2. Crystal. Crystal glasses, crystal ashtray, crystal serving bowls, etc. They are a favourite with the fauji families!
  3. Nameplates, generally with the rank and the unit of current posting. Either painted on the wall of the
  4. Assortment of alcohol glasses. They are n a number of glasses, for whisky, for wine, for beer, for soft drinks, you get the drift right?
  5. Brasso. Ever wondered how come the stars on the uniform are so shiny? Well, it is owed to the brasso that every soldier’s wardrobe has.
  6. Mementos and souvenirs from units/offices of different postings.
  7. Pet dogs. Dogs constitute a major part in a majority of the fauji families. These dogs have probably seen more and lesser known places than most people, all thanks to the postings.
  8. Peg tables. Especially the drawing room has a lot of peg tables.
  9. A calendar of the Indian Postal Services.
  10. Sets of curtains that aren’t currently in use but have been accumulated from moving place to place.
  11. Flower pots covered with geru.
  12. A cap stand. This is probably the most common thing that you’ll find in fauji homes, used to put the caps and hats and also used as a key hanger. There’ll the beret, the peak-cap and the games cap, the golf cap, branded caps, the regimental hat, and the combat hat and the OTA/NDA/IMA cap and so on!
  13. Army phones. Unlike the smartphones, these army phones have their own charm. The calls from the unit, the OK reports and calls in the middle of the night are a common thing in a fauji home.
  14. Wooden furniture. Being posted to places where the wood is of great quality, the army families don’t leave the chance of getting that premium furniture like the carved furniture of Srinagar, driftwood furniture of northeast and the wooden furniture from Saharanpur, etc.20 Common Things In Every Fauji Home
  15. Terracotta wind chimes. I don’t know why but most of the fauji families seem to have it, including mine! (God knows what the story behind that is!)
  16. Fireplaces and chimneys which are no longer functional. In some cantonments, the really old houses have these chimneys in the kitchen and fireplaces in the drawing room which are not in use anymore but well, they are still there. Creates quite an ambience, though.
  17. Shoe racks which have more formal shoes than other types of shoes. The Double Mounted Shoes (DMS), the brogues, the PT white shoes, combat shoes, etc.
  18. Portable swings are another common item found in fauji houses, irrespective whether it’s a ground floor house or first floor, etc.
  19. The gardens of the ground floor houses all have a boundary of bricks, with each brick coloured with either geru or chunna (the red and white). Generally, the bricks are placed in a slant position with the geru brick following the chunna brick or vice versa.
  20. Articles and items from each and every place of posting. You’ll always find something from the north, east, south and west in every fauji home.
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Indian Naval Academy Passing Out Parade 28 May 2016

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Indian Navy POP 2016

At an impressive Passing Out Parade (POP) held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala on 28 May 2016, 301 cadets of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard passed through the portals of the INA, on successful completion of their training. This POP marked the commissioning of the cadets of the second B Tech graduate course (90th Indian Naval Academy Course) into the Indian Navy.

At an impressive Passing out Parade (POP) held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala here today. 234 cadets of Indian Navy, 64 cadets of Indian Coast Guard and three cadets from friendly foreign countries passed out of the portals of the INA, on successful completion of their training. This POP marked commissioning of the cadets of 90th Indian Naval Academy Course INAC (BTech) and 90th Indian Naval Academy Course INAC (MSc) Courses in the Indian Navy.

The passing out cadets belonged to four different courses of Spring Term 2016, viz., 90th Indian Naval Academy Course INAC (BTech), 90th Indian Naval Academy Course INAC (MSc), the 21st Naval Orientation Course (Extended) and the 22nd Naval Orientation Course (Regular). Also graduating and marching shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts were 25 female cadets from the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.
The parade was reviewed by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC. After the ceremonial review, the reviewing officer awarded medals to eight meritorious cadets. The Chief of the Army Staff in his address congratulated the Passing Out cadets and advised them to prepare themselves for the challenges of tomorrow. The Reviewing Officer emphasized that professionalism, integrity and attitude should form the corner stones on which their military careers are to be built. He motivated the cadets to strive for the best and to learn from each failure they may encounter. Rear Admiral MD Suresh, NM, Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor INA and Rear Admiral K S Venugopal, Principal, INA, witnessed this momentous occasion. The Passing out Parade was also witnessed by the proud parents and guardians of all successful cadets, as well as by a large number of local and outstation dignitaries and media personnel.Indian Navy POP 2016

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The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy BTech course was awarded to Squadron Cadet Captain Keval Krishan. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Extended) Course was awarded to Cadet Sidharth Gupta. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Regular) Course was awarded to Cadet Rukshar Baby. She was also awarded the ‘Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (South) Gold Medal’ for being adjudged the Best Woman Trainee of the course.

The glittering ceremony culminated with the successful cadets forming up in two columns and marching with their gleaming swords held in salute, past the Academy’s Saluting Dias known as the Quarterdeck, in Slow March, to the traditional notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’, the poignant farewell tune played by all Armed Forces of the world when bidding adieu to colleagues and comrades. Passing out courses were bid farewell by cadets of junior term who manned the mast as the successful cadets streamed past the hallowed quarterdeck and a fleet of three Navy Hawk fighter aircraft carried out the traditional fly past of the quarterdeck, welcoming the new officers to the Navy.
On completion of the parade, the ‘Shipping of Stripes’ ceremony was conducted. The proud parents and guardians of the Passing Out cadets shipped the Naval / Coast Guard epaulettes, popularly known as ‘Stripes’ on the shoulders of their wards, thus symbolizing their transformation from ‘cadets’ into full-fledged Naval / Coast Guard Officers. The Reviewing Officer and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of the medal winners and congratulated all trainees on their successful completion of the rigorous course. On completion of the training at the Indian Naval Academy, these officers will proceed to various Naval and Coast Guard ships / Establishments, to further consolidate their training in specific fields.

4 Ways To Train Your Dog Like Military Dogs

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Simran Singh
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4 Ways To Train Your Dog Like Military Dogs

A dog is man’s best friend and there are millions of instances that make us all believe that no matter what happens, your dog will never leave your side. The canines have been a major and a crucial part of our Armed Forces and even the Police Force. Seeing the military dogs, one can often wonder as to how the men train these dogs to be as obedient and disciplined as a dog could possibly be! While training your new pup can be daunting and hopeless, it can also be quite frustrating at times since you don’t get to see immediate results.

Your pup will rely on you for guidance and protection, in this relationship; you are the alpha unlike the human- human relationship where both the persons are equals. It is important that your dog obeys you since if he/she doesn’t obey one command (sit, stay or heal), it is likely that he/she will not obey any other command as well. There seems to be a popular belief that dogs don’t learn new things and commands after they pass a certain age; whatever they can learn is only possible in their puppyhood. However, there now seems to exist contrary evidence to this belief. Dogs, like humans, are constantly learning and they can learn new things irrespective of their age.
The training process should ideally start when there is a considerable amount of trust between you and your dog. When you feel that what you tell your dog to do, he/she will, you should start the training of your dog from that point of time. There is, as such no timeframe for training your dog.
Following are some tips that you can follow and use while training your pup to make him/her as disciplined, loyal and obedient as the military dogs.

  1. Build the trust with your pup.
    It is highly essential that you establish trust between your pup and yourself at the very initial stage of training since the trust forms the pillars of the training process. As mentioned earlier, you dog looks up to you and expects protection and guidance, so you might want to begin with establishing trust with your dog. Show him/her that you care and love them and that you can provide for them. They’ll automatically accept you as their ‘guide’ and that forms the base for proper training to begin.
  2. Be positive.
    Do not train your dog with the only intention of training him/her. When you enter the training area, let the dog do whatever he/she wants; run, play, whatever. Slowly and gradually imbibe the training routine in his/her play time. It is essential that you know what kind of a reward does your dog like; is it a snack or a toy? Make that reward available to your dog that he/she best likes. The ending of the training session is equally important. The start and the end, both should be on a good, playful and a positive note. Do not get stressed and sure as hell do not stress your dog. This is supposed to be a fun activity for the two of you, a learning experience.4 Ways To Train Your Dog Like Military Dogs
  3. Maintain consistency.
    The choice of the place where you train is important. You want to select an area which has minimal distractions so that you and your dog both, can focus on each other. It is important that you grab the attention of your dog and maintain that attention. By keeping the place of the training the same, after some time, your dog will come to understand that this is the place where he/she gets trained. However, it must not lead your dog to feel that it’s time for him/her to do ‘tasks’. Keep it fun and enjoyable.
  4. Be patient.
    Patience is highly crucial in training your dog. Nobody can learn skills and tasks overnight. It takes time. The same is true for your dog. Give your dog considerable amount of time to absorb whatever it is that you’ve been teaching him/her. The worst thing you could do is to take your anger and frustration out on them. It’ll only make your dog more anxious and stressed. Your dog will learn so long as you remain consistent, patient, and positive, because really, all they want is to please you. Let them take their time and at some point it’ll come to them.

All your dog wants from you is love and affection.

INSV Mhadei – A Display of Women Empowerment By The Indian Navy

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Vignesh Krishnan
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INSV Mhadei, the sailing vessel of the Indian navy has some brave stories attached to it in the sea. To mention some, Commander Dilip Donde became the first Indian national to complete a single-handed circumnavigation under sail, in an Indian-built boat. He sailed from Mumbai on 19 August 2009 and returned to Mumbai after four stops on 19 May 2010. It was later used by Abhilash Tomy for his own single-handed, unassisted, non-stop circumnavigation under sail.

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In yet another historical event relating to the vessel, the Indian Navy set sail the vessel with an all women crew. It sailed from Goa with an all-women crew for a voyage to Port Louis, Mauritius . The boat is being skippered by Lt Cdr Vartika Joshi (a Naval Constructor). This would be the first open-ocean voyage of the Navy’s all-women crew of Mhadei, who are currently training to undertake a circumnavigation of the globe in 2017.

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The crew comprising Lt P Swathi, Lt B Aishwarya, Lt Pratibha Jamwal, Lt Vijaya and Lt Payal Gupta would be undertaking this arduous voyage through rough seas and heavy weather, expected during the Monsoons, in the Arabian Sea. This is a training voyage to expose the young crew to weather that would be faced by them during the circumnavigation in 2017.

All the women officers are keen sailors who took to the sport after joining the Indian Navy. The Skipper, Lt Cdr Vartika Joshi and Lt Swathi have been part of Mhadei crew on earlier voyages. The officers have undergone theoretical training in Navigation, Communication, Meteorology and Seamanship at the navy’s training schools in Kochi. Since then, the Officers have been training under Cdr Dilip Donde, India’s first Circumnavigator, who undertook his voyage on the same boat, in 2008-09.

When women empowerment is a hot topic of discussion the Indian navy shows how it is done. Permanent commission for women officers of high merit, induction of women into fighter streams the navy is doing it all. Brave ladies of the country what are you still waiting for? ‘ An ocean of opportunity awaits you ‘!!!!

6 Things You Should Know About ISRO’s RLV-TD

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Vignesh Krishnan
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ISRO's RLV-TD

ISRO showed once again why it is among the best in the world and the best in India by showing its latest technological demonstration of the REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE- TECHNOLOGY DEMENSTRATER or RLV-TD. The success of this puts India in a comfortable position towards making a reusable shuttle. Recently SpaceX demonstrated its ability to  reuse a vehicle and land it back on a platform in the sea. RLV did something similar to it, by landing at the predefined point exactly in the sea. We bring you the key points that will help you in understanding RLV.

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1.The reusable launch vehicle , as the name suggests is basically a launch vehicle which will take satellites to space, come back to earth and can be used again for a similar purpose. By doing so we can cut the cost of the launch to almost 80% as most of the cost involved in the launch goes to the launch vehicle.

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2. The Test conducted by ISRO is a pre-test to an upcoming test. The launch vehicle was take up 70km and then ditched its boosters and made a re-entry into the earth. During the re-entry, the shuttle was controlled by wings to its designated point in the sea.

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3. The reusable launch vehicle made entry into the earth at a hypersonic speed ie above 5 MACH, this also allowed ISRO to test the material used in such reusable launch vehicles. Post analysis of the vehicle will reveal this data. Since it made an entry in hypersonic speed the experiment is also called as RLV-TD HEX.

4.The cost of the whole test is about 95 crore which is very much less compared to other nations which are trying to build an RLV. ISRO is known for its cost effectiveness once again proved its worth.

5.No other country is currently operationally flying a winged spacecraft into space – the US retired its space shuttles in 2011 and the Russians flew theirs only once in 1989.

6.A total of four RLV-TD flights is planned by ISRO.

  • HEX (Hypersonic Flight Experiment) —Successfully launched on 23 May 2016.
  • LEX (Landing Experiment)
  • REX (Return Flight Experiment)
  • SPEX (Scramjet Propulsion Experiment)on march2017

Though the demonstration is a very small step in the whole process of building a reusable launch vehicle, precision mattered and the ISRO delivered it yet again. The ISRO has also said that it will take at least 10 years for actual flight to happen. With the US proving its ability to reuse launch vehicle recently and the ISRO step towards achieving its own space travel just got even more exciting.

Women Officers Getting Training For Combat Support Role At OTA Chennai

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Women Officers Getting Training For Combat Support Role At OTA Chennai

Defence forces are finally opening combat roles for women officers. While three women cadets of the Indian Air Force train to become fighter pilots, the Army is also gearing up to accommodate women as combatant members.

A group of women cadets are undergoing training at Officers Training Academy (OTA) – Chennai in combat support which majorly includes combat engineers and air defence. Senior Army officers say depending on the response and feedback from the training and experience, further decision will be taken on their induction in combat roles.

The Army is also considering permanent commission for women officers in a few additional combat support, said Army PRO Colonel Rohan.

The Indian Army is currently considering offering permanent commission to women officers in a few additional combat support and technical arms and services, said Colonel Anand.

“Based on the experience gained and feedback from the environment, on the current employment of women officers in various arms and services, their enhanced employment will be considered at an appropriate time,” the officer added.

Even though the first batch is being trained at OTA Chennai, but as and when the number of women cadets increase, there are chances of them being admitted to other training academies too. The women cadets are also given basic training of handling weapons.

 

As of January 2016, the Indian Army has 1,470 women officers. Every year, nearly 100 women officers are being commissioned into the Army.

When asked whether the proposal to induct women officers was because of shortage of officers in Army, Colonel Anand replied in the negative. “No, I don’t think so. It is mainly done on gender equality.”

 

In March 2016, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar had told the Lok Sabha that the “Army (excluding Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Military Nursing Service), as on July 1, 2015, against the authorized strength of 49,631 officers, held strength of officers is 40,525 with shortage of 9,106”.

After President Pranab Mukherjee in his joint address to Parliament on the first day of the 2016 Budget session said women officers will be inducted in fighter streams in armed forces, the proposal has been moving in a positive direction.

The Army is moving step by step keeping in view all the practical issues before inducting them for combat roles and training in combat support is the first step in this regard.OTA Lady Cadet Training 4 OTA Lady Cadet Training 3 OTA Lady Cadet Training 2 OTA Lady Cadet Training 1

 

Till now, women officers are restricted to the engineering, medical and education corps. They are primarily commissioned as Short Service Officers.

While the IAF will commission its first women fighter pilot on June 18, 2016, the Army it will take some time.

According to senior officers it is because in the IAF there is human-to-machine contact but in Army it is human-to-human contact.

While the defence forces opened their door to women officers only in 1992, there is still some way to go before they see combat.

source: news18

Territorial Army Recruitment Notification 2018

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Territorial Army Notification 2016 and Exam Date

Candidates who are looking for Territorial Army Notification and Exam Date in 2018can read the important details related to TA exams below. Applications are invited from gainfully employed young men for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non-Departmental), based on the concept of enabling motivated young men to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions. You can serve the nation in two capacities – as a civilian and as a soldier. No other option allows you such an expanse of experiences.

Territorial Army Notification 2019 [For Ex Armed Forces Commissioned Officers]

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Applications are invited from gainfully employed young men for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non Departmental), based on the concept of enabling motivated young men to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions. You can serve the nation in two capacities – as a civilian and as a soldier. No other option allows you such an expanse of experiences.

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY:

  • Nationality : Only male citizens of India.
  • Age Limits : 18 to 42 years on the date of application.
  • Educational Qualifications : Graduate from any recognized university.
  • Physical Standards : A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
  • Employment : Gainfully Employed.

Note : Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para Military and like forces are not eligible.

DATE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION : 30 JULY 2017.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS : The Online Registration and Applications can be filed from 01 JUNE 2017 to 30 JUNE 2017 till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form (IAF(TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1) have been given on the website

FEE DETAILS : Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ONLINE AT www.joinindianarmy.nic.in ONLY. NO OTHER MODE IS ALLOWED FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.

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Read To Know About The Nuclear Supplier Group and Where India Stand In It!

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Recently there was much noise in the media about the NSG and Chinese opposition to India’s place in it. The NSG is ideally an international organisation that controls trade and supply of the nuclear area. Read on to know details about the issue and why India is looking to be a part of it.

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What is Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG?

Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a multinational body concerned with reducing nuclear proliferation by controlling the export and transfer of materials that may be applicable to nuclear weapon development and by improving safeguards and protection on existing materials.

Why was it formed and what was it objective ?

The NSG was founded in response to the Indian nuclear test in May 1974 and first met in November 1975. The test demonstrated that certain non-weapons specific nuclear technology could be readily turned to weapons development. Nations already signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) saw the need to further limit the export of nuclear equipment, materials or technology

Initially the NSG had seven participating governments: Canada, West Germany, France, Japan, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The main objective of the group was to bring the everything under the nuclear trade into control and make sure it has a peaceful usage and not into weapon making.

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Where does India stand in the NSG?

India a no signatory of the NPT was not allowed to be a part of the NSG initially. But in July 2006, the United States Congress amended U.S. law to accommodate civilian nuclear trade with India.

In 2008, the NSG participating governments agreed to grant India a “clean waiver” from its existing rules, which forbid nuclear trade with a country which has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The NSG’s decision came after three days of intense U.S. diplomacy.The approval was based on a formal pledge by India stating that it would not share sensitive nuclear technology or material with others and would uphold its voluntary moratorium on testing nuclear weapons.

What was the recent development in this regard?

Recently when most of the superpowers of the world agreed to bring in India into the NSG, China openly opposed this move. This confirms two things, first India cannot expect support from china in the world forum. Two, China though stating it is not hindering India’s growth wants itself to b the only powerhouse in the Asian continent

What are the Main reasons China is opposing the NSG’s move toward India?

Many reasons but mainly it is the common enemy both China and Pakistan see in India. Advantages of joining the 48 members powerful group are immense especially bringing India to nuclear mainstream & acceptance of India’s nuclear status.India would become the first country outside Non-Proliferation Treaty to become a member.

China is worried Pakistan will be left out.Once India enters the NSG, it will have the power to thwart Pakistan’s inclusion. China wants Pakistans inclusion along with India so that the parity of India-Pak is seen to the world and not India-China.

Recommended For Indian Army From Allahabad In 1st Attempt

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Recommended For Indian Army From Allahabad In 1st Attempt

I appeared for Combined Defence Services(2) Examination held by Union Public Service Commission(UPSC) on November 1, 2015. After giving my exam, I matched my answers with online keys available and I was hopeful that I will pass this exam. I was happy, since I had prepared on my own by looking for various sources online(including SSB Crack). My Di also helped me in gathering of the resources. After waiting for a long time and checking the UPSC website on a daily basis, finally in mid-February just before CDSE(1), 2016, the results were declared and I qualified for all 3 choices – Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Officers Training Academy. My preference was IMA for Permanent Commission, so later I got a call for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board(SSB), Allahabad of the Ministry of Defence on 25th March, 2016, for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 141th Course commencing in July, 2016.

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I was really happy but at the same time I was confused too because it was my first attempt. I had never faced SSB interview ever and moreover, the myths around it were just too many. Many suggested me to go for a coaching but after analysis and taking review from my friends, I decided not to waste my time and energy in coaching. Rather than that, I worked on enhancing my personality, which I was doing from the day I joined engineering and continued my life as usual. I devoted some of my time in watching some videos of AFOSOP on YouTube that helped me in further clearing the myth that coaching is a necessary evil. I further introspected deeply in myself to look what I am made of. From my childhood, I have a habit of diary writing, so looking back in those pages helped me know myself, my strengths and weaknesses and I improved myself on a daily basis. Rather than focusing on the format of SSB Interview, I worked hard on developing myself. I was sure that I want to serve this nation, so I took a tough decision of not sitting in College placements and wasting my time and energy. I was closer to prove my name Avichal, which means steadfast & unlikely to change, fail or collapse. Everyone was just forcing me to get a ‘job’ but thankfully my family and some of my close friends supported me and I was uninfluenced from any comment on my capability. I was sure that I was not made for a private sector “#placement”. There were many who murmured a lot about my life and choices, but I think their doubt about me also helped me in removing their doubts later on. I always remembered one of my favorite poems, “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost when in confusion and that helped me not to waste my time on thinking about non-important issues. Well, moving on I daily just followed a strict schedule comprising of various activities like physical exercises like running and gym workouts, studying a lot about everything going around the globe and doing whatever I could to improve myself as a person. Looking back, I can just say I did whatever I could focusing on just a single target irrespective of what people were doing around me. And that really helped me in making me more confident in the end. Meanwhile, I was also enjoying my last year of Engineering with my close friends.
My First Train Journey
Wait, what? First train journey? Yes! It was my first train journey to a distant place. I never travelled in a train because I never got a chance to do so. It is a very common thing for Indians to travel in a train & for many train is like a second home, but since it was my first, I was really excited. Thanks to Pallavi Di that she arranged a ticket for me in Prayag Raj Express from Delhi to Allahabad and even helped me boarding it. I even didn’t knew that in 3A, windows don’t open. I know its funny, but ‘Yahi Sach Hai’. 😀 I was told by a lady to change my seat from Side Lower to Upper Berth, that was also something new since I thought seats were fixed. But don’t laugh at me, “Yaar, pehli baar tha mera”! 😉 Well, I slept while reading “Turning Points” of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ji. Next when I woke up, I was already in Allahabad and deboarded immediately.

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I went to Movement Control Office(MCO) at Allahabad Station later at around 1 PM on 25th March’16 and all the candidates were taken to SSB Center. Then, I along with 81 others, was allotted 18 SSB, the HAJIPIR Building! The day we boarded was good and I made a few friends. The next day(26th March’16) we packed our bags, dressed well and went for our 1st Day Screening Test. It all went really good. The process was really fantastic. For the first time in my life, I was appearing for SSB and it was a really rich experience. The PPDT was good, GD was even better. All my group members eventually agreed on my story. And finally after the results were announced, my chest number was changed from ‘8’ to ‘4’! And I was really happy! The main reason was that I always wanted to face the REAL SSB Interview after Day 1!Recommended For Indian Army From Allahabad In 1st Attempt

Day 2 to Day 4

I was really excited because I knew literally nothing. Everything was going to be a challenge and that was the real ‘KICK’! On Day 2, the 38 recommended candidates reached the venue. After a brief introduction of what tests would be conducted, the tests started.

TAT
It went well. All of my stories had the central character in a positive state of mind and was a strategist, solving problems with team work. Basically, I wrote every story keeping myself in place of the central character thinking what best I could have done in that situation. In the blank story, I wrote about myself how I managed my previous shortcomings to become a stronger self.

WAT
Now, this was challenging! The time was really very less. I was not able to use my conscious mind at all. The first thought that came to my mind went on the paper. And I think only this was demanded.

SRT
Again, I just kept myself in the situation given and wrote what I actually would have done instead of making out anything. The reality is you can’t make anything either, the time they give is really LESS!

Self Description
In this I was a bit slow and wasn’t able to attempt “The qualities you’d like to improve”. But, in this test I was natural, wrote what I knew through my experiences which I read in my personal diary!

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INTERVIEW
My interview was scheduled the same day. I was excited, because this was going to be my first ever interview in life! The SSB environment added flavors to it. I was in the candidate waiting hall and I was reading Frontline kept over there. Suddenly my chest number flashed and I went straightaway into the room. The aura was just totally different. I wished my Interviewing Officer. The first question was, “What does your name mean?”. The whole interview was a very informal interview revolving around my family, friends, hobbies and general awareness. I kept my answers on an ideological level and I had strong reasons behind every answer, again because I knew everything about myself because of my personal diary. There were some tricks played like my IO sir deliberately yawned 3-4 times and I knew it was deliberate because IO sir’s eyes were opened. And that’s the benefit of keeping EYE CONTACT while talking to someone. My voice was loud, clear, my answers were good because I had strong reasons behind them and I maintained eye contact throughout. After coming out, I was really happy because I gave my best.

Day 3
Our GTO sir briefed us and he was very helpful throughout.
GTO sir’s Tip : FOLLOW THE RULES. And I did that whether I was able to give my perceived best or not. My tip for everyone, you MUST follow the rules.

Group Discussion
My group had GD on 2 topics – ‘Why INDIA is not able to realize its potential in sports other than cricket’ and ‘Why road accidents in INDIA are increasing’. The GD went well. I initiated the GD in both. It was a very healthy discussion and everyone participated well.

Group Planning Exercise
This was something really new. The GPE was tough, not because it was tough but because everyone had different plans of action. I followed my friend Rajat Taneja’s (He was in different group and briefed me about GPE the previous night) advice. The GD that followed was really good because every one was totally on a different track. In this task too, all my group members agreed upon my solution and that was the best thing possible!

Progressive Group Task
In this task I was totally clueless. The ‘Balli, Fatta’ concept was unknown to me. But I did my best. I helped my teammates and gave my ideas immediately as they came across my mind.

Snake Race
This was the most fascinating task I did in SSB! My group chose ‘Har Har Mahadev’ as war cry. And I was leading in this helping my teammates as much as possible. I was probably the only one who shouted the war cry throughout and as a result my throat got upset! But I didn’t felt anything at that time. It was such a wonderful experience moving with people towards a common goal, helping each other and shouting the war cry. We actually won the race, but someone broke the rule so GTO sir told 4 of us to go back and do the last obstacle again. I was the first one to volunteer and shouting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ did that too.

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Day 4

Lecturette
Now this was really challenging for me because my ‘loud and clear’ voice was gone and throat was upset. I did my best clearing it but nothing worked. But this increased the ‘KICK’ flavor. When my turn came, I chose the most difficult topic of all four given – “The formation of new states as a tool of development of our nation.” and I started my Lecturette with, “Sorry Gentlemen for my upset throat, because of the war cry yesterday”. And despite my upset throat, I was confident and I gave some good points in my lecturette. It was because I read THE HINDU daily and it is easy for a regular reader of THE HINDU to give some good points.

Half Group Task
I learned from my mistakes in PGT. This time I lead and was confident in giving my ideas. It went well with the teamwork.

Individual Obstacles
I initially thought it was VERY easy. But it turned out to be different for me. I chose to start from obstacle number 3, which was ‘Balancing Beam’. I was too slow on that because of which I fell down and got hurt. But I left that immediately and completed all the remaining tasks easily and well in time. Then, I came back to obstacle number 3 and this time I completed it and suddenly the whistle was blown and my turn was over. But I felt good because I at least completed the 10 obstacles assigned after initial failure to complete obstacle number 3.

Command Task
This was also exciting. I was called up by 6 of my 10 group members as a subordinate. In my turn, I felt the CT was a bit difficult than the rest CTs I saw. But I managed it well and was able to complete the given task. I tested the strength of the formations myself and used the subordinates only for passing on the material and tying the rope.

Final Group Task
This was the last task. So, I was again excited to perform well. I gave ideas along with my teammates and we were able to perform well in FGT. Again the RULE is to FOLLOW THE RULES!

Day 5 – DOOMSDAY or THE CONFERENCE DAY
I was happy because this whole experience of SSB was marvelous. For the first time in my life, I met so many people who were aware, who were defence aspirants, who wanted to do something for our nation, who had knowledge, who had everything I ever wanted in a friend. I was fortunate enough to make some good friends and have discussions about issues related to our nation. This was all going to end. We all went to the venue well dressed as usual. When I was called in the conference room, I was excited (again) because I never saw so many ARMY Officers in uniform in a single room. My conference went for just 20 seconds. Basic questions were asked, “How was your stay here?” & “Any Suggestions”! And it was over. I went back to the Chanakya Hall where we all were seated. After conference of everyone was over, many guys were telling me, “Freshers ka nahi hota Allahabad me. Allahabad Rejection Center hai.” and stuff like that. But I was cool because I did what I can and moreover I got to know what SSB is. When the results were about to announce, I just had one thing in my mind, “Do I have it in me?”! And my name was announced, “CHEST NUMBER 4, AVICHAL SHARMA”! And everyone started clapping. Now that felt really good. And I said to myself, “I gave my best and I have IT in me.”! A new chest number with the ‘+’ sign was given to me. On 30th March, 2016 I got recommended by 18 SSB, Allahabad to join IMA-141.

MEDICALS
Now, this is something most people don’t know about. If you think, SSB Allahabad is a rejection center then I can’t say much. But Military Hospital, Allahabad is definitely a rejection hospital. “Patience” + “FIT” tag is what you require there. There was a twist in my medicals though. I was around 71 kg because of my gym workouts. I was bulking up and being muscular was a priority.(I go to gym from 2012, my Instagram ID – ‘iavichalsharma’ will tell you more). Now, I came to know that according to my height and weight I should have 64 kg weight at most. It is my mistake though, that I should have known this before. To my luck, the MEDICINE OPD doctor was to come in MH after 5-6 days. And my new task began. 7 kgs in 6 days? And I did that too. I woke up at 3 AM during my medicals and ran for 10km in a day for the remaining days, did a lot of cardio(High-Intensity Interval Training) and in addition to that and restricted my diet as much as possible. And on the day of medicine OPD, I just didn’t wanted to get a TR. And my weight was 64.2 kg. I definitely had muscle loss which I didn’t wanted and I was really exhausted. I won’t recommend anyone doing this crash course. I regularly train in gym and do HIIT, that’s why I was able to sustain. I didn’t got a Weight TR because of the motivation that I have to go without a TR and my recommended GCs from 18 SSB, Allahabad – Rajat Taneja, Palash Gupta, Amlan Phukan, Zubair Talha constantly pushed me. They were with me in this whole process and they are really true leaders and friends. After I was fully physically FIT, then I felt accomplished. The next twist was, our medical conference was in the morning. But due to unexpected delays, it was shifted to 5 PM. My train from Allahabad to Meerut was scheduled at 5:30 PM and I thought I won’t be able to board my train. The medical conference was further delayed to 6:30 PM where I was FIT. Luckily, Sangam Express also got delayed by 1 hour 30 minutes. Now, my recommended friends helped me to get out fast. And in half an hour, I reached from MH, Allahabad to my dormitory in Hajipir Building to Railway Station, Allahabad. I boarded my train just 1 minute before its departure. And that completed my SSB journey. I loved it!

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So, It was my first CDS Attempt, first SSB Attempt, first Medical and yes, first train travel experience. And I did it all without Coaching. If I can do it, you too can! Obviously, you don’t need coaching for traveling in a train at least. LOL! 😀

Recommended For Indian Military Academy In 1st Attempt

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Recommended For Indian Military Academy In 1st Attempt

My name is Suryakant Singh from Ballia UP and i want to share my success story to aspirants of ssb. CDS IMA 141. Actually it was not a part of my dream because of SSB’s uncertainty and rejection ratio. I cleared written exam of CDS(II)2015 and get call letter for SSB at Allahabad(rejection board).

Reporting Day:- I was allotted 11SSB famously known for washing out the batch. Document verification was done.for me it was ok.

Screening Test:- No one knows what       they see for screen in…..i too
guyz u know all procedure.
from my experience …in screening be crisp and responsive( i.e. the result and conclusion of story should come fast and within ur story.Avoid writing story in which hero produces result after 2 yrs like that.Hope you understand) while writing story .Explain with smile and there should be no any negativity while explanation.try to attempt all the intelligence test.Take it granted…it matter a lot.

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Day 2:- Psychology

TAT:- write story  based on ur own personal capacity rather that you are writing beyond ur limits and what u can’t do in real life.Make them positive and try to show your all OLQs within it.

WAT:- Attempt Maximum …i attempted all WAT . please attempt all those Words which carry negative meaning.

SRT:- write to the point. Don’t consider grammar too much .Keep it short and simple.my score was 57/60.

SD:-BE truthful to yourself. know yourself and if possible for you directly ask ur friends teacher parents and all concerned that what they think about you.(i deed the same.)

Day 3:- GTO/ PI

PERSONAL INTERVIEW:-
i was interviewed for 1 hour. It was as smooth as talking to a known friend. I was asked general knowledge questions along with some question from hobbies and interest . few question from how do i spend my money. Believe me…once your interview is over..your ssb is almost completed by 80%.
Tips-1) Face interviewer with smile and confidence.
2) Be truthful
3)Answer all the question.sometimes interviewer will try to be dominant on you, handle situation with smiling face.
4) Avoid less answers ending with I DON’T KNOW SIR

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GTO:- Show your all OLQs here in every activity.
Motivate and encourage them in GOR. provide good and analytical point in GD/GPE. Don’t fear to attempt any of the IO. Either don’t see it or attempt with courage when u see it. Dont stammer while speaking in Lecturette. Provide ideas in PGT/HGT/FGT.Recommended For Indian Military Academy In 1st Attempt
Act as an efficient commander while in CT.
Overall GTO is quite good and easy and needs presence of mind to handle it smoothly.

Conference:- Almost there were 15 officers along with Commandant(Major General).
My conference lasted only 30 seconds. I thought that it has been well said for Allahabad SSB that it is ‘Heaven for Repeaters’. I thought that i am a fresher having nill chance with 30 second conference.Trust me, performance of your 3 day and interview matter.

I was conference in and recommended by 11 SSB in first attempt. For me, it was as easy to have meal.

I was asked one question in conference that ‘Mr. Suryakant Tell me your experience about SSB’-my reply was” sir ,for me SSB was just like a game. I came here played it enjoyed the stay here and made a lot of friends.”

In this way my SSB was over and I am medically fit also waiting for joining letter of IMA.
A place where adventure awaits.

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If anyone wish to contact me and want to clarify any doubts about SSB contact me on +918394892266.
i will be there to attend u always till 30 June.(in July I will be there in IMA)

THANK YOU

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