Captain Akhilesh Saxena is not one to be chained to his desk. Now, Vice President of Tata Communications and founder of the motivational speaking platform ‘Inspiring Mantra’s’ had two decades ago, led a team of Rajputana Rifles to capture the ‘Three Pimple’ peak, in one of the Indian Army’s most pivotal missions during the Kargil operations. The capture of Tololing, led by Captain Saxena and other military legends, such as Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Vijayant Thapar. (Both of whom he has served with) The actions of these young officers, who are now household names, changed the face of the Kargil war. Severely wounded in Kargil, Captain Saxena started his second inning corporate, after being awarded a Gold medal from FMA.
Captain Saxena and Mrs Shikha Saxena paying their respects to the martyrs of Operation VijayBeing awarded at the Aegis Graham Bell AwardsCaptain Saxena being awarded for excellence in Corporate
Despite being a senior corporate professional, Captain Saxena has always gone out his way, to motivate the youth. Imparting some of the most critical leadership lessons he learned from the battlefield. To do so, he along with his wife Mrs Sikha Saxena started a popular Motivational Talks forum for youngsters named ‘Inspiring Mantras’. The Saxena’s have been invited as chief guests at the Kargil celebrations, National Cadet Corps programs and have been called in as keynote speakers, during many educational, management and media events. It is through these events that they have strived to inspire the youth to keep national interests in mind.
Two decades after Kargil the Army officer has still ready to lock and loadMrs Saxena firing an INSAS rifle during Kargil celebrationsThe military couple inspiring young NCC cadets to be patriotic citizensThe hardcore military man still kills the miles!
Two Decades Since Kargil, The Adventure is Still On!
Before the dangerous extreme sporting event
Recently the inspiring ‘Fauji’ couple embarked on a risky adventure! They successfully attempted the dangerous ‘couple jump’ at Victoria Falls. This extreme sporting activity, notorious for its grave risk, takes place at the scenic Victoria Falls, located between the Zimbabwe and Zambia border. These falls are home to several adrenaline-pumping adventure activities, most notably, the couples bungee jump. The Couples Jump attempted by Captain Saxena and his wife, is said to be one of the most challenging bungee events in the world.
Glimpses From The Jump Of A Lifetime!
Four seconds of high risk and adrenaline!The jump requires pinpoint coordination between the two jumpersTrust is crucial!
Captain Saxena has once again gone on to show that you can’t take the soldier out of an ex-serviceman, no matter their occupational profile.
Revisiting the battlegrounds in which he fiercely fought two decades ago
Hello friends, I’m Yogendra Singh Rathore and Will be joining Indian army through SSC tech September course. It’s been a long journey to reach here as I appeared in my first attempt at 14 SSB Allahabad for NDA 134 in Feb 2015 and got conference out. As being a Sainik School cadet this was most disheartening because a Sainik School cadet dreams of it from the sixth standard when most kids don’t even know the full form of SSB. But this was not ending, my this failure was the most crucial part of my success. I again appeared in my next and last NDA attempt as I got 3 attempts and wasn’t able to clear my written in the first one. This time again I cleared my written and continued my SSB preparations. One thing I learned from my previous SSB attempt is that it’s all about self-introspection as how well one knows about oneself. So I wrote about all my achievements, failures, about friends, family and my environment in a diary as both interview and psych must be related to one’s environment and that’s why 2 PIQ forms are given to us after getting screened in. And for GTO as GD and lecturette, I regularly followed SSBCrack for all updates on current affairs and other information, moreover, I also took guidance from col. Dagar’s KC academy before appearing in SSB.
Again I reported at 19SSB Allahabad but this time with best of my preparations. There around 85 reported and 34 got screen in and finally, 6 were recommended and I was chest no. 11 and this time I had made it. Then it came medicals and unfortunately I got medically unfit in my last attempt of NDA. It was again very disheartening because for a Sainik School cadet NDA is everything, though it was a successful failure for me. Then I continued my engineering degree, meanwhile also focused on my SSB preps and waited for my next attempts through graduation entries and first appeared in the direct entries through TGC and SSC tech but got S/O both times. This phase of life was really testing my patience and determination as after getting recommended once, it was very sad to get screened out as I had not expected it. But being a dedicated aspirant I prepared more as the level of graduation entry SSB is difficult than NDA. So after getting s/o twice, I appeared for my AFCAT entry for January 2019 course with 184 others at 4AFSB.
There 66 were screen in and finally, 3 were recommended and hopefully I had been recommended again after 15 minutes of a wait before the conference and several questions inside the conference hall by IO about my academic and sports achievements. This recommendation was a confidence booster for me, although I got merit out in this attempt, as in AFCAT entry getting merit in is always uncertain. Again I appeared for Jan 2020 course at 4AFSB and out 172 reported 2 were recommended and I was recommended for the third time. Then in June this year, I appeared for my SSC tech entry for which I was not even willing to fill up the form as in the direct entries it’s very difficult to get screen in. But listening to my friend’s advice I filled the form and appeared at 17 SSB Bangalore. There it was a crowd of 324 candidates and out of these 18 were such who had been previously recommended. So it was a very tough competition for clearing stage one, somewhat similar to getting recommended ?, this time, fortunately, got screened in as total 40 candidates were taken for stage 2, this time again everything was similar and I performed well with the experience of my 3 previous recommendations. Now all post recommendation formalities are done and I will be joining OTA Chennai on 28th September through SSC tech 53 and my afcat merit awaited.
For me, this success credit goes to my parents who have sacrificed their comforts for making my life, my friends and most importantly my Alma mater i.e. Sainik School Chittorgarh for providing me such a conducive environment for the overall development of my personality, which is very must for becoming a defence forces officer.
So finally I would say SSB is all about confidence and it is proportional to the preparations One has made. Moreover, it’s not a one day or one-month thing, it’s result of our cumulative efforts as what one has been doing in his life? How well one has made decisions in one’s life keeping in mind his abilities and future goals?
Unless you have been living under a rock, it is safe to assume that you have heard about at least some of the western three-letter spy agencies, such as the CIA, NSA, MI6 or even the Israeli Mossad. However, have you ever heard anything about any of Beijing’s intelligence outfits? Probably not!
A little Chinese Spook History!
“Spies are the most important in war because on them depends an army’s ability to move” Sun Tzu
Intelligence is said to be the second oldest profession, with the Chinese having perfected it into an art form. Espionage has been a crucial part of China’s overall Statecraft, as is evident by 6th-century general Sun Tzu’s quote. Every single Chinese empire extensively employed the services of spies.
Modern Day Chinese Spycraft!
The Chinese are believed to have one of the most sophisticated cyber-spying operations
The origin of the 21st Century Chinese intelligence apparatus has been around for only three decades. Their espionage outfits like any superpower are broadly divided into three segments.
Internal Intelligence
External Intelligence
Military Intelligence
Some Of Beijing’s Three-letter Agencies, That We Know Of…
Military Intelligence Department
General Staff Department (2PLA)
Third Department of the Peoples Liberation Army (3PLA)
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
Joint Staff Department
Strategic Support Force
According to an article on Chinese Human Intelligence, written by retired Indian Air Force officer, Squadron Leader Vidula Abhyanakar,
The First Bureau of the Military Intelligence Department is responsible for gathering HUMINT overseas and focuses the activities of countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. The MID has also been known to sponsor domestic insurgencies in Afghanistan and Thailand”
The Who and How of Recruitment
China has recruited students to carry out espionage premier academic institutions
The Chinese have adopted some uniquely original HUMINT tactics, and trust only ethnic Hans Chinese. Their reasoning for the utilisation of ethnic Chinese as human agents is they are patriotic and proud of their national identity. Some of the most prevalent methods of intelligence gathering as analysed by Squadron Leader Abhynkar are:
1.) The Honey Pot
One of the more well-known tactics, courtesy of Hollywood’s romanticised portrayal of spies. This method of information gathering is as old as espionage! According to a thorough investigative report by Foreign Policy Magazine, published in 2011, it was revealed that the British Secret Service (MI5) was increasingly concerned about Chinese espionage. The reportage highlighted that in 2009 the British intelligence had issued a 14-page document highlighting Chinese ‘spook’ attempts to blackmail western businessmen over ‘sexual relationships.’ the document explicitly mentioned that Chinese Intelligence organisations are “Trying to develop long term relationships” and “exploit vulnerabilities such as sexual relationships”
2.) Thousand Grains of Sand
The Chinese have sponsored corporate espionage
This is an ingenious intel collection method for gathering mid-level. intelligence. The Chinese gather large chunks of seemingly irrelevant data, which when combined together forms a piece of critical intel. Beijing’s Ministry of State Security (A bureaucratic body and spy organ clubbed into one) leverage Information Technology Companies, News organisations, Finacial Institutions and other private firms as fronts or cover for their spying operations in foreign countries. The information garnered through these front companies are then analysed as a collective, to determine enemy developments.
3.) Mosaic
Similar to a thousand grains of sand, this method utilises Chinese academic scholars conducting sanctioned research at reputed educational institutions. The use of academics is used to garner small bits of intel during college exchanges, scientific cooperation programs etc. Large-scale deployment of human agents at relevant academic gatherings over time helps Bejing piece together a picture of a country’s upcoming developments.
4.) Seeding
Chinese ‘plants’ have established deep roots into major powers
Seeding is a standard practice used by ‘spook’ agencies around the world. The method as the name suggests means to plant a seed (human asset) into an organization to garner intelligence and develop a spy network. The deep-cover operative works patiently in the target organization as any other employee, all the while obtaining long term strategic intelligence.
5.) Recruiting Chinese Citizens to Collect Specific Intelligence
The Chinese are everywhere!
While this not much of technique, but rather a strategy taking advantage of the country’s globetrotting population, it has proved quite useful in obtaining specific intelligence. Chinese intelligence approaches working professional who travels abroad for business trips, asking them to spy for their country. Their handlers then debrief these Chinese citizens, giving specific instructions about what they are required to do. Their case officers (handler) recruit them to collect a ‘particularly specific’ piece of information which their job or proximity may give them access to. Often the concerned spy does not know themselves about the relevance of the information they are gathering. The data, when sent over to Chinese analysts, is then analysed along with several other intel sources to paint a clear picture.
Quiet Professionals
Man posing in the dark with a fedora hat and a trench coat, 1950s noir film style character
Chinese intelligence is shrouded in mystery with even experts often in the dark about their activities. Though spies from India’s eastern neighbour are not romanticised by the media or exaggerated movie portrayals, it is essential to acknowledge their professional expertise as true ‘quiet professionals. In the world of international espionage, they are truly a force to be reckoned with!
The Indian Army’s famed Infantry School in Mhow is organising ‘The Infantry Marathon’ on 3 November 2019. The flagship long-distance endurance event is organised as a soldierly tribute to the indescribable courage, grit and superhuman resolve of the Indian Infantryman! The one of a kind event is in the words of the event organiser, “A tribute of sweat for the blood our Martyrs have shed!”
Promotional Poster
The marathon is intended to promote a spirit of fitness and pique interest in military service amongst the youth. The flagship event powered by the Academy of Indore Marathoners and host of local businesses will be divided into three independent endurance events.
5 kilometres (Patriots March)
10 kilometres (Josh run)
21 Kilometre (Half marathon)
Contact details can be found on the poster
The entry fee for the 5k patriot’s march is rupees 400, while the registration for the Josh run and half marathon are rupees 500 respectively. Bib’s and timing chips will be handed out to participants going for the Josh run and half marathon. All participants will receive medals along with a free army-style camouflage T-shirt. Refreshments will be provided ahead of the finish line.
There will be a weapons display organised by the armyThe Indian Army band will perform a live rock concert
The sporting event will showcase a live rock concert performed by the Indian Army’s Bagpipers. The army will also be organising a weapons display and, an exhibition of vintage cars and bikes. The Indian Army’s upcoming distance running event is bound to ignite the patriotic fervour of defence aspirants across the country.
The 94th Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) is being celebrated today. Additional Director General (MNS) Major General Joyce Gladys Roach; Principal Matron, Army Hospital (Referral & Research) Major General Sonali Ghoshal laid wreath and paid homage to martyrs at National War Memorial this afternoon. Nursing officers once again rededicated themselves to render high quality, selfless nursing care to their patients by reading the Florence Nightingale Pledge on the occasion.
The MNS is the only all women corps in the Armed Forces. It came into being on March 28, 1888 with the arrival of first batch of 10 qualified British Nurses in Bombay (now Mumbai), to organise nursing in Military hospitals in India. In 1893 it was designated as Indian Army Nursing Service (IANS) and in 1902 as Queen Alexandra Military Nursing Service (QAMNS). In 1914 for the first time Nurses were enrolled in India and were attached to QAMNS.
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94th Raising Day of Corps of Military Nursing Service. MNS doing a yeoman’s service towards patient care. Dedication & professionalism enhancing prestige of 92BH ChinarCorps. Immense confidence of soldiers, veterans, dependents, JKP, CAPF & civilians in them
On October 1, 1926, a permanent Nursing Service for the Indian troops was formed and was designated as the Indian Military Nursing Service (IMNS). The IMNS made a humble beginning and their work was universally acclaimed. On September 15, 1943, the IMNS officers became a part of the Indian Army and the members of service became Commissioned Officers. The organisation is headed at the Army Headquarters by ADG MNS at the Rank of Maj General and at command level by Brigadier MNS in the rank of Brigadier.
Enrolment into the Military Nursing Service is based on the merit selection at all India level. The candidates are enrolled at six Colleges of Nursing for Basic BSc (N) from various health sciences universities. On successful completion of the course they are granted Permanent or Short Service Commission in the Military Nursing Service in the rank of Lieutenant.
Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC took over as the 26th Chief of the Air Staff at a ceremony held at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today. In his address to the IAF, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said “I feel honoured and privileged to have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading one of the finest Air Forces in the world. I draw immense strength from exceptional achievements and remarkable leadership shown by my illustrious predecessors who built the Indian Air Force. I convey my sincere gratitude to Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa for his vision, untiring efforts and extra ordinary leadership in bringing glory to the IAF and the Nation. The focus of the IAF shall be to rapidly operationalise newly inducted platforms and equipment as well as to ensure earliest and complete integration of these capabilities in IAF’s operational plans. There shall be impetus on modernisation through acquisition of crucial technologies and critical capabilities with increased reliance on indigenous design and development. We shall proactively promote indigenisation for sustenance of all existing fleets and equipment.” He also laid stress on the importance of training as well the safety of the aircraft and other war fighting equipment.
An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, he graduated from the Air Force Academy with the coveted ‘Sword of Honour’ and was commissioned in the fighter stream of IAF on 15 June 1980.
He has over 4270 hours of experience on twenty seven types of fighters as well as transport aircraft and holds the unique distinction of being an Experimental Test Pilot, a Cat ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor and a Pilot Attack Instructor. He completed his Masters in Defence Studies from Command and Staff College, Bangladesh.
During his illustrious career, spanning almost four decades, the Air Chief Marshal has held a number of significant field and staff appointments which include command of a front line Jaguar Squadron, Command of a premier Air Force Station in South-Western sector, Commanding Officer of Flight Test Squadron at Aircraft & System Testing Establishment and Chief Test Pilot as well as Project Director of National Flight Test Centre on Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project. He was extensively involved in the initial prototype flight testing on the LCA. He has tenanted the appointments of Air Attaché Moscow, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Projects), Commandant National Defence Academy, Senior Air Staff Officer at Central Air Command, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Air Command and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command. Prior to taking over as the Chief of the Air Staff, he held the appointment of Vice Chief of the Air Staff.
In recognition of his meritorious service the Air Chief Marshal has been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal(VM) in 2002, Ati Vishist Seva Medal(AVSM) in 2013 and Param Vishist Seva Medal(PVSM) in 2018. He was appointed as the Honorary Air Force ADC to the Honorable President of India on 01 January 2019. He is married to Mrs Asha Bhadauria and the couple is blessed with a daughter Sonali and a son Saurav.
Once again, SSBCrack has predicted the correct cut off marks for AFCAT exam, the official AFCAT 2 2019 cut off marks are 142 marks as declared by the IAF. SSBCrack has predicted the cut off marks as 140 marks.
With Air Marshall, Birender Singh Dhanoa having retired today from the Indian Air Force. Air Marshall Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria has formally taken over as the Chief of Air Staff. Here are five things you should know about the newly appointed air force chief, RKS Bhadauria!
Current IAF Chief BS Dhanoa
Here are 5 things you should know about the new IAF Chief!
Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria next in line to be IAF Chief
1.) Tenure Extended
Vice Chief RKS Bhadauria’s tenure extended due to his appointment as the air force chief. The vice chief was scheduled to retire along with air chief Dhanoa in September.
2.) Led The Sensitive Rafale Negotiations
Air Marshall RKS Bhadauria led the sensitive negotiations for the 56,000 crore procurement of the Dassault Rafale Multirole fighter jet into the IAF.
3.) NDA Sword of Honour
As with most service chief’s Air Marshal Bhadauria is an alumnus of the famed National Defence Academy, situated in Khadakwasla, Pune. He was awarded the Sword of Honour for coming number one in overall merit.
4.) Extensive Flying Experience
RKS Bhadauria has clocked a staggering 4,250 hours of flying with extensive experience in 26 different types of IAF aircraft over his 39 years in uniform.
5.) Vast Operational Profile
He has held a vast operational and strategic profile. The Air Marshall has commanded a Jaguar squadron and a strategic airbase. The high ranking air force officer has also served as the director of the National Flight Test Centre and was the directorate of the Aeronautical Development Agency. The ADA was the body supervising the IAF’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project.
LCA Tejas
Bhadauria was extensively involved in the initial prototype of the LCA. Air Marshall RKS Bhadauria has served as a defence attache on an Indian diplomatic mission with Russia and has also held the position of Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Projects), Deputy Chief and Air Officer Commanding in Chief at the Southern Air Command and the Training Command.
Hello defence aspirants, I am Manuel Sebastian and I recently got recommended from 3 AFSB Gandhinagar for NDA 143 in my first attempt. Most of that credit goes to SSBCRACK and Cavalier India for providing me tips to face the SSB and keeping me in check with the defence news. On the 12th of August, I reported to the Pathikashram bus stop in Gandhinagar. I saw everyone was already looking like a gentleman cadet. Everyone was so tall and had a military haircut, well I at least I was different. On reaching AFSB our documents were verified and we started off with OIR which was easy compared to what was about to come. I did as many as I could and after a small break, we had our PP&DT in which I wrote a story on the social theme of charity. We were then called to the group testing complex and fun part began, or maybe nerve-wracking. Individually each one narrated their story and I narrated mine fluently as I had a good logical story. I avoided any mannerism and looked confident throughout. When it was time for group discussion, things got out of hand, all 15 in my group were shouting their lungs out at the same time. I tried to get it under control but nothing was gonna happen. The group was further divided but it was still of no use. Then I knew it was better to keep quiet than contribute to the mess. At the end of the discussion we didn’t reach a common story but I was satisfied with my performance. This gave me an idea of what was to come on the rest of the 4 days. When they started calling out chest nos of screened in candidates, my chest no 99 being called wasn’t surprising.
After we were given our new chest nos, I was referred to as 64 more often than my name from the hereafter. We had our lunch and it was announced we would be having our psychology test on the same day. We came to our room called ‘ Dhruv’, met my buddies and phoned my parents. Then phones were taken away for the next 5 days. The psychology test began that evening with Thematic Apperception Test in which I wrote first 11 stories realistically with a good ending and the 12th blank slide on how I worked hard to crack the NDA written after failing my first attempt. Writing TAT as realistically positive as possible and having a simple story would do. Don’t overcomplicate as time management is critical. My WAT went exceptionally well as I did all 60 very freely. Not overthinking and going with the first thought will help and practising some negative words will get you out of the tricky situation. Then came SRT for which I was only able to do 44 but I made sure I didn’t leave any in-between. Here don’t go for completion but rather the ones you do should be very good. They prefer quality over quantity but still try as many as possible. My Self-description was spontaneous and not prepared in advance so I was completely honest but this is something candidates can completely prepare in advance. After the psych test, my hands were numb from 2 hours of continuous writing. That day I had a good sleep.
The next day, it was our Group Task and it was the fun part of SSB. Our group of 8 were made to sit in a semicircle and we had already begun discussing topics before our GTO came in. To our surprise, our GTO was a mam and after a basic introduction we started off with group planning exercise. We had to write our individual solution to multiple situations faced at a time like a bomb threat, theft, missing bag, the injured person and still reaching on time to attend a function. After writing we started discussing and got to a certain understanding of common solution. Our Group discussion was based on the topic of why government policies aren’t benefiting the common man and the second one was on how tourism in the country could be improved. In GD I gave a few valid points and avoided making a mess or dominating it. Being an attentive listener is also important.
The outdoor would then start, our PGT wasn’t that great but with the tips of our GTO we got something done. Our group must have funnily surprised the GTO because whatever the situation we used rope because who needs plank when you got a rope. Honestly, I felt we could have done with planks. My half group task was great and so was my command task. My command task was easy as it required a simple cantilever to solve it but GTO made it tougher when she said what if one of the structure I put my plank on wasn’t there. Here using rope was the key. Our individual obstacle started right after where I was able to do 7 out of 10. I felt the time was too short and left out the rope climbing, high jump and going through tyre which was either hard or time-consuming. I was satisfied with what I could do because the AFSB individual obstacles are harder than other SSB. After a short break, we had our final group task which was done after some struggling because we were mentally and physically drained. After that our group task was over. It was all done within a day as lecturette and group obstacle race wasn’t done.
That day out group visited some places and our group had a fun evening where we ate a lot of street food. The next day was free and I went to the motivation room where I read about different squadrons and air force history. We even had a fun conversation within our group and enjoyed our day.
It was day 4 and I had my interview. I walked in and wished him a happy independence day as it was August 15. He started off the personal interview with the meaning of my name, about how I came, and about my place. After the initial questions, the rapid-fire questions were asked on my education, my family, my routine, friend circle. He would later go on to ask why I want to join air force to which I replied that I want to become a fighter pilot. Then he asked about the fighter I want to fly, the squadron and if I knew anyone who flew Su-30. He also asked about my hobbies and plenty of GK questions most of which I answered. I hadn’t done so well in rapid-fire as I kept forgetting questions but I remained calm and dealt with the situation properly. As long as ones got presence of mind and remain calm, he will good in the interview. A good knowledge about himself, his surroundings, his decisions are also needed for getting a yes from the interviewer. The golden rule in the interview is don’t bluff or fake it. My Interview lasted about 45 minutes. When the interview was over, I knew I had chances. But the anxiety still remained.
On conference day, we had to wait for hours as my chest number was towards last. As I opened the door. “Good afternoon Manuel” was shot right at me. After wishing him back, I was overwhelmed by seeing about 15 officers in full uniform. It was something of a feeling when all the officers stared at you as you spoke. It lasted for a short time. Then there was an anxious wait for the result. Even if my name wasn’t called, I knew I had learnt a lot and had a very awesome experience in my life. As my chest no was called, I was filled with emotion and as well felt sad for my group because no one else could make it. That moment remains the best in my life as it’s a dream for many but very few make it.
The Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind awarded the President’s Colours to the Corps of Army Air Defence at Gopalpur Military Station on 28 Sep 19 on completion of 25 yrs as an independent arm. The President’s Colours were received by Army AD Centre on behalf of the Corps of Army Air Defence. The President’s Colours is the highest honour bestowed upon a regiment of the armed forces in recognition of their invaluable contribution to the security of the nation during peace and hostilities. During World War II, the Air Defence troops participated in various operations like the Burma campaign, siege of Imphal and Kohima, recapture of Rangoon, operations in Arakans, Myitkiyina, Hongkong, Singapore, Malaya, Bahrain, Iraq and Persia and won multiple gallantry awards namely four Military Crosses, one Medal of the British Empire, seven Indian Distinguished Service Medals and two Orders of the British Empire. Air Defence has been in existence since 1940 as a part of Corps of Artillery however, as an independent arm, it got recognition in 1994. The Corps has, till date, been awarded two Ashoka Chakras, two Kirti Chakras, 20 Vir Chakras, nine Shaurya Chakras, 113 Sena Medals and 55 Mention-in-Despatches in addition to four battle honours awarded during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war.
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The President was presented the Rashtriya Salute at the commencement of an impressive parade led by the contingent. In his address, the President recalled the glorious legacy of the Indian armed forces in protecting the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation in general and the Corps of Army Air Defence in particular.
The occasion was graced by senior officers and civil dignitaries. Prominent amongst those present on the occasion included Odisha Governor Shri Ganeshi Lal and other senior government official of Odisha.
