1. Brush Up your GK: Keep yourself updates with a month’s new all over the world. The upcoming Loksabha Elections of 2014 is going to be a hot topic for Lecturette, GD and Interview. The recent news around the world and full detail about them must be known to you. GK plays a crucial role in GD. Lecturette and even Interview hence make yourself ready.
2. An Inside look: Have a look inside yourself and think about your weaknesses and strengths. You must know about yourself very well. Write your self-description beforehand so that you can save time there.
3. Rank and Insignia: You must be aware of the rank structure of the Navy. Memorize the rank structure in an ascending order i.e. beginning from Sub-Lieutenant. Also find out who is the chief of Indian Navy.
   
4. Naval Vessels: Have an idea about the different types of Vessels that Indian Navy Possesses like Aircraft Carrier, Submarine etc.
5. Naval Aircrafts: If you have applied for the Pilot Entry then you must know the different aircrafts that are under possession of our Navy.
6. Recent News of Navy: The recent news of deals and recent commissions of vessels in the Navy must be known to you.
7. Practice Running: Start practicing running and jogging in order to build stamina for the physical tasks. Do some stretching and pull ups as well for arm strength, as most of the Individual Obstacles require arm strength (rope climbing, Monkey crawl etc.)
8. Bag and Baggage ready: Start thinking about what all you may need for the SSB. Formals and GTO dress are a must. Since it is winter time you may require extra clothes. So think about all that and pack wisely.
9. Call Letter and other documents: Print your call letter from the website. Check what all documents you require, get the photocopies attested, keep one extra copy of each (Prevention is better than cure). Get your passport size photographs ready in the required number. Take all the certificates of extracurricular and sports along with original educational certificated with you as well, neatly arranged in a folder.
10. Study material: Make notes in a diary or a copy which you can carry with you while on the way and inside the SSB. Thus you can make handy notes which you can carry and read.
11. Reservation: I am sure most of you must have done but still if you have not then do it as soon as possible. Also if your status is waiting you may have to think about Tatkal Option. So plan accordingly.

Be confident, co-operative, genuine and cheerful. Goodluck!

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Designated Marksmen are those soldiers who have to fire rapidly and accurately at enemy targets 250-500 meters away. The Designated Marksman Rifle is the weapon used by the designated marksman, which is mostly a semi-automatic rifle. The Designated Marksman should not be confused with a sniper as the sniper shoots at targets from the range of 500 meters up to or more than 2000 meters whereas a DM has to engage targets only up to 500 meters. Also, the type of weapon differs. Moreover, a designated marksman is a part of infantry platoon whereas a sniper mostly works alone.

• Sights: All designated marksman rifles have an optical magnification system with higher magnification level than the standard rifle. Sometimes, it is the only difference between the designated marksman rifle and the standard rifle. Sniper rifles have even greater magnification power than the DMRs.
• Barrel: In some cases the designated marksman rifle have longer barrel than standard rifle. However, in some cases their barrel length is similar to the standard rifle as in M16 A4. In rare cases, the barrel length is shorter than the standard rifle as in MK 12 special purpose rifle. The SVD that is incorporated by the Indian army has a barrel length of 24 inches.
• Ammunition: Mostly, the designated marksman rifle shares the ammunition used by the standard rifle. However, they may be issued with standard ball ammunition.
• Action: Mostly, designated marksman rifles are semi-automatic rifles. However, IMI Tavor TAR-21 and IMI Galil, used in the Indian army are of rotating bolt type.

SVD

IMI Galil

TAR 21

Other famous designated marksman rifles are:

PSL rifle

AR 10

M 21

Saiga 308

The DMRs are very important as the DM provide tactical advantage over the enemy and also provide support and protection to their own infantry platoon.

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The prestigious Indian Army has been given the responsibility of guarding our country from any external and internal terrors. Its power and strength is reflected by the combat vehicles it possesses.

1. Main Battle Tanks (MBT): As the name suggests, these tanks are used during the battles for close range targets. Due to their tread design, these vehicles can move on any terrain and can climb on any obstacle. These are provided with a main tank gun and at least one machine gun. The main gun is usually of caliber between 90mm to 130mm. The crew of the MBT is selected and trained as they must perform their task faultlessly. Some MBT tanks presently in the Indian Army are: Arjun MBT, T-90S Bhisma , T-90M, T-72 Ajeya. The main battle tanks add a positive morale to the infantry and cause fear to the enemies.
2. Infantry Fighting Vehicles: These are also known as Mechanized infantry Combat Vehicles. They are armored fighting vehicles who are also assigned the task to carry the infantry into the battle and also to provide fire support. They are defined as “an armored combat vehicle which is designed and equipped primarily to transport a combat infantry squad, which is armed with an integral or organic cannon of at least 20 millimeters caliber and sometimes an antitank missile launcher.”  Some IFV tanks presently in the Indian Army are: BMP-1 and BMP-2 “Sarath”. The IFV’s are used mostly during local crises and urban combat as they provide mobility, firepower and protection. However, they can be used during high and low intensity combat and are very useful during the peacekeeping operations.
3. Armored Personnel Carriers: An APC is used to carry the infantry to the battlefield. It is different from the IFV’s as IFV’s take part in the battle along with carrying the infantry to the battlefield, but the APC’s are used only to carry the infantry to the battlefield. However, the APCs are mostly provided with small caliber machine guns for protection. APCs are much lighter and less armored than IFVs. Some APCs presently in the Indian Army are: FV432, BTR 50, BTR 152, BTR 60, BTR 80, OT64 SKOT and OT64 TOPAS. An APC will have at least one crewman, the driver, with as many as three, a gunner and commander.
4. Reconnaissance vehicle: Also known as scout vehicles, they are used for exploring the areas under the enemy to gain vital information about the enemies. The information provided is very useful as it helps in future operations. They are provided with small caliber weapons to reduce the vehicles noise and to lower its profile. Their tasks can include firing towards the enemy, in hopes of getting a return fire to expose the enemy’s position. Some Reconnaissance vehicles presently serving in the Indian Army are: BRDM-2, Ferret, and NBC Reconnaissance vehicle.  Among them, the NBC Reconnaissance vehicle is of CBRN type, meaning that it can detect weapons of mass destruction.

• Tank destroyer:  For example- Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA)
• Mortar carrier: For example-Carrier Mortar Tracked (CMT).
• Armored ambulance: For example- DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) Armored ambulance.
• Battle surveillance system: For example- PRP-3. (PRP stands for podvizhnoy razvedyvatel’niy punkt – mobile reconnaissance post)
• Armored Vehicle: For example- Mahindra Rakshak.

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