President of India Awards Colours to Corps of Army Air Defence

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September 29, 2019

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.

Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Sportsmen Recruitment

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September 28, 2019

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Indian Air Force offers opportunities for MARRIED MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS to join as Outstanding Sportsmen. The Selection Trials for Recruitment of Outstanding Sportsmen in Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical Trades) will be held at New Willingdon Camp, Air Force Station New Delhi, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi – 110003, from 18 November 2019 to 23 November 2019 at 0700 hrs (07:00 AM) and Sports Specific trials in Delhi and NCR in following Sports Disciplines. (a) Athletics (b) Basketball (c) Boxing (d) Cricket (e) Cycle Polo (f) Cycling (g) Football (h) Golf (j) Gymnastics (k) Hockey (l) Kabaddi (m) Lawn Tennis (n) Shooting (o) Squash (p) Swimming (Swimming & Diving) (q) Volleyball (r) Water Polo (s) Weight Lifting (t) Wrestling.

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ELIGIBILITY

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Verification of Eligibility: Original Educational Certificates (10th passing Certificate and 12 th passing Certificate & Marks Sheets) and other required applicable original documents like Discharge Certificate (if discharged from Army/Navy/Government organisation), Consent Form (signed by parents if candidate below 18 years of age) and passport size colour photographs shall be required and scrutinized/verified at the Trials venue prior to commencement of Physical Fitness Test to ascertain the eligibility prima-facie. Detailed verification will be carried out later in respect of candidates who pass Physical Fitness Test and subsequently Sports Specific Selection Trials. Candidature of those who do not meet the laid down educational criteria shall be rejected during Initial verification of original certificates & mark sheets prior to conduct of Physical Fitness Test and also during detailed verification on clearing the Physical Fitness Test as well as Sports Specific Selection Trials. Note: The original Passing Certificates / Marks Sheets will not be retained by the Selection Centre. The same will be returned to the candidates on completion of detailed verification.

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Selection Trials shall be conducted in the following phases: (a) Physical Fitness Test (PFT). (i) PFT I – PFT I consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 6 minutes 30 seconds for the candidates up to 25 years of age. Candidates are advised to bring their sports kit / playing kit / sports shoes and shorts. (ii) PFT II – Candidates who qualify PFT I test will undergo PFT II that comprises of the following:

Sports Skill Trials : (I) Only PFT pass candidates would be called for sports skill trials. (ii) Candidates who qualify in PFT and selection trials for the game applied for will be called for medical fitness test conducted by the Air Force Medical team as per IAF medical standards. (iii) Those who are declared medically fit by the medical board would be enrolled in IAF in Gp ‘Y’ trade as an outstanding sportsman.

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Indian Air Force Airmen Group X Education Instructor Recruitment

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September 28, 2019

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Indian Air Force offers opportunities for MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS from State of Tamil Nadu, State of Kerala, UT of Puducherry, UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and UT of Lakshadweep Islands to join as airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘X’ (Education Instructor) Trade will be held at Indoor Stadium of Dept. of Physical Education, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – 641046 as per the selection programme given below. The recruitment test shall be conducted from 6 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates (from the State of Tamil Nadu/Kerala or UT of Puducherry/ Andaman Nicobar Islands/Lakshawdeep Islands) fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions may report upto 10 AM on 17 October 2019 & 21 October 2019 at Indoor Stadium of Dept. of Physical Education, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (rally venue) shall only be permitted to appear in the recruitment test.

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Date of Birth Block:

For Graduates. Should be born between 19 July 1995 and 01 July 2000 (both days inclusive).
For Post-Graduates. Should be born between 19 July 1992 and 01 July 2000 (both days inclusive).
In case, a candidate clears the selection procedure then the upper age limit as on date of enrolment is 25 years and 28 years, for graduate and post graduate candidates respectively.
Married candidates are eligible if their age on the date of enrolment is above 22 years.

Educational Qualification:

(a) BA with English as one of the subjects or B.Sc with Physics/ Psychology/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ IT / Computer Science/ Statistics as one of the subjects or BCA with minimum 50% marks and B.Ed degree with minimum 50% marks from a government recognized institute. OR MA in English/ Psychology or M.Sc in Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ IT or MCA with 50% marks and B.Ed degree with minimum 50% marks from a Government recognized institute.

(b) Graduation, Post-Graduation and B.Ed programmes should be recognized by UGC/ NCTE/ Competent accreditation authority.

SEQUENCE OF EXAMINATION

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Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Police Recruitment

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September 28, 2019

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Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS from designated Districts of State of Odisha to join as Airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical), Automobile Technician (Auto Tech), Indian Air Force (Police) [IAF(P)] Trades will be held at Paraba Stadium, Koraput Odisha as per the selection programme given below. The recruitment test shall be conducted from 6 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates (from designated districts of state of Odisha) fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions may report upto 10 AM on 16 October 2019 and 18 October 2019 at Paraba Stadium, Koraput Odisha (rally venue) shall only be permitted to appear in the recruitment test.

Date of Birth Block: Candidates born between 19 July 1999 and 01 July 2003. (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the recruitment rally.

Educational Qualification” For Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) {Auto Tech & IAF(P) Trades) Candidate should have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Class XII or Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate as well as in English in Class XII or equivalent examination.

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General Bipin Rawat To Take Over As The Head Of The Chiefs Of Staff Committee From Tomorrow

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September 27, 2019

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Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will take over as the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee from tomorrow. The army’s top general will be taking over the reign of the Chief of Staff Committee from Air Force Chief Birender Singh Dhanoa, who is scheduled to retire at the end of September. General Rawat has been appointed this coveted position as he is the seniormost service chief at the moment.

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The Chiefs of Staff Committee was formed following the recommendation of the Naresh Chandra Task Force in 2012. The committee was formed to enhance Jointmanship between the Tri-services.

Lt Col Rajneesh Parmar Lost His Life In Cheetah Helicopter Crash Today

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September 27, 2019

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A Cheetah helicopter of the Indian Army’s Aviation Corps crashed near Yongphulla in Bhutan killing both the pilots on board. The single engine army helicopter was piloted by two officers from the Indian and Royal Bhutanese Army. The Indian army officer who lost his life in the crash was Lieutenant Colonel Rajneesh Parmar, Captain Klaznag Wangadi was the late officers Bhutanese counterpart Captain Kalzang Wangdi.

The Indian army helicopter belonging to the Military training Team was flying from Khirmu in Arunachal Pradesh to Yongfulla in Bhutan, when it crashed into a hill near Khentongmani.

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An Indian Army Helicopter crashes near Yongphulla in Bhutan. The helicopter went out of radio and visual contact soon after 1 pm. The single-engine Cheetah Heptr was piloted by one Indian and one Royal Bhutanese Army pilots. Both the pilots lost their lives. The names will be released shortly, as said by Defence PRO. One pilot was identified as Lt Col Rajneesh Parmar (Army), the other person was Capt Kalzang Wangdi (RBA).

TES 43 Notification 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (Indian Army)

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September 26, 2019

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UPDATE: DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED – TES 43 Notification 10+2 TECHNICAL ENTRY SCHEME 43 July 2020 Course. Indian army is going to publish the TES 43 notification soon for the candidates who have completed 12th standard with PCM with an aggregate of 70%. TES 43 Online applications will open from 15 Oct to 13 Nov 2019. Applications are invited from unmarried Male Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Hereinafter referred to as PCM) subjects and fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed in the subsequent paragraphs, for the grant of Permanent Commission in the Army after four years of Basic Military Training and Technical Training thereafter with the terms and conditions given in the succeeding paragraphs.

Events	Dates
TES 43 Registration Date	15 Oct 2019
TES 43 Closing Date	13 Nov 2019
TES 43 Final Cut off marks (for SSB interview)	Anywhere from 78%-85%
TES 43 SSB Dates	from Jan 2020
TES 43 Merit List	June 2020
TES 43 Interview Preparation Books	Book 1 and Book 2
TES 43 Study Material Download	TAT, WAT, SRT, OIR, Lecture, Current Affairs
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TES 43 Age Limit: A candidate must not be below 16½ years and above 19½ years on the first day of the month in which the course is due to commence i.e. the candidate should not be born before 01 Jan 2001 and not after 01 Jan 2004 (both days inclusive).

TES 43 Educational Qualification: Only those candidates who have passed 10+2 Examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from recognized education boards are eligible to apply for this entry. Eligibility condition for calculating PCM percentage of various state /central boards will be based on marks obtained in Class XII only.

Height relaxable upto 2.5 cm may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.

Vacancies: 90 (Vacancies are provisional and can be changed depending on the training capacity at the Training Academy for this course. The vacancies are subject to increase/decrease keeping the organizational requirement at the point of time.)
Type of Commission: On successful completion of 4 years of the course, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lt.
Seniority: They will be granted seniority on overall order of merit of the three technical institutes combined i.e. CME, MCTE, MCEME and in case the date of commissioning coincides with that of IMA, Dehradun, they will be placed en-block junior to IMA (NDA/ ACC / DE Course ) but above TGC / UES course.

Training

Basic Military Training: 1 year (Officer Training Academy Gaya).
Technical Training: (i) Phase-I (Pre Commission Training): 3 Years (CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad), (ii) Phase-II (Post Commission Training): 1 year at CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad.
Award of Degree: The candidates will be awarded Engineering degree after successful completion of the final examination. No ante date will be admissible to candidates on account of this Engineering degree. During the last two semesters, the officers will be permitted only one relegation on academic grounds. This relegation will be within the maximum two relegations permitted on academic grounds in the entire Engineering degree (8 semesters) in accordance with JNU Ordinance. Any further relegation of the officer on academic grounds will lead to termination of his commission.

How to Apply: Application will only be accepted online. To do so the candidate needs to click on the ‘online application’ button on website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Selection Procedure

Shortlisting of Applications. Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications based on cut off percentage applied as decided. After shortlisting of candidates, the Centre allotment will be intimated to the candidate online. After allotment of Selection Centre, candidates will have to log in to the website and select their SSB dates on a first come first serve basis.
Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending on the cutoff percentage will undergo SSB at one of the Selection Centres i.e, Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka) or Kapurthala (Punjab) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letter for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centres on candidate’s registered e-mail ID and SMS only. Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army) and NO request for changes are entertained in this regard.
Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in Stage I will be returned on the same day. Duration of SSB interview is five days and details of the same are available at the official website of Directorate General of Recruiting www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. This will be followed by a medical examination for the candidates who get recommended after Stage II.
In the eventuality of being recommended by SSB, candidate should have no objection for undergoing medical examination by board of Male/Female doctors.
Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be issued joining letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available.
The finally selected candidates will execute all the Bonds/Certificates as prescribed for the Cadets of NDA entry under AI 53/78.
The candidate will not have any objection in the event of final selection, on allotment of any Arm/Service in the interest of organisation.

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ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 15 OCT 2019 AT 1200 HRS AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 13 NOV 2019 AT 1200 HRS.

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5 Things You Need To Know About The Indigenously Developed ASTRA Missile

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September 26, 2019

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5 Things you should know about the ASTRA missile

The indigenously designed ASTRA missile developed by the country’s premier defence research and development organisation DRDO is an uber-sophisticated Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM)

MBDA Meteor BVRAAM 1 — Representational image of a BVRAAM in action

What is a Beyond Visual Range Missile (BVRM)?

BVRM is the abbreviation of Beyond Visual Range Missile. Simply put it is a missile that is designed to engage a target far beyond the pilot’s visual range (37 km or beyond). The missiles capability to reach vast distances is made possible using dual pulse rocket motors or booster rocket motor and ramjet sustainer motor. It is a big step in the missile targeting technology as previously a fighter pilot was required to visually spot their target and lock it on the craft’s targeting system.

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What is an Air to Air Missile?

An air-to-air missile is a missile fired from an aircraft for the purpose of destroying another aircraft.

5 Facts about the DRDO’s ASTRA

Dimensions

The Astra beyond visual range air to air missile weighs a staggering 154 kilograms, standing at 11.7 feet in overall length and 7 inches in diameter.

Effective Range

ASTRA KILLRANGE — Representational image of ASTRA making its way to its target

The ASTRA missile has an effective range of 110 kilometres in a head-on chase and around 20 km in a tail chase. A Head on chase is when the host aircraft is engaging an enemy aircraft heading towards the aggressor in direct combat. While a tail chase involves a combat engagement of an aircraft while it is flying away. The warhead used to deliver the explosives in the ASTRA is a high explosive pre-fragmented warhead, allowing enhanced damage capabilities to the user.

Navigation System

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The ASTRA is navigated by an inertial mid-course update and terminal active radar homing system. the advantage of navigation via such a guidance system is accurate tracking and superior resistance to the enemies electronic countermeasures. Furthermore, it allows the missile to remain autonomous, meaning the missile does not require further guidance to track its target. This is referred to as fire and forget.

Successful Trials

The ASTRA has had a stellar success rate, passing 25 of the 29 trials since 2003. That is an 86.2 per cent clearance rate in all evaluations.

Launch Platform

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The ASTRA missile will be primarily launched from the Sukhoi-30 MKI. The Sukhoi MKI-30 is a Russian designed twin jet Multi-role Air Superiority fighter aircraft used extensively by the Indian Airforce.

The DRDO’s ASTRA BVRAAM missile is a major step to India’s indigenisation efforts and will certainly pack a punch to the IAF’s otherwise ageing arsenal.

Group Captain YS Negi Main Planner Of Balakot Strikes, Ejects Safely From MiG-21 Crash

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September 25, 2019

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One of the main planners of the Balakot aerial strikes on Pakistan in February this year, Group Captain YS Negi managed to eject safely from his MiG-21 fighter aircraft which crashed in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday. Negi was the main pilot in the Type-69 MiG-21 Trainer Aircraft when it crashed in Gwalior soon after taking off from the Maharajpur airbase there, IAF sources told ANI.

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The officer’s stellar role in planning and executing the Balakot strikes on February 26 on a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist camp was also recognised by the government as he was awarded the Yudh Sewa Medal for it.
At the time of the aerial strikes, he was posted at the Western Air Command in New Delhi.

Negi has also commanded the 51 Squadron earlier. Wing Commander Abhinandan was also part of this Squadron on February 27 when he flew valiantly and shot down a Pakistani F-16 in aerial combat while thwarting an attack from the Pakistan Air Force. (ANI)

27 Young Nursing Students Were Commissioned As Lieutenants Into The Military Nursing Service

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September 25, 2019

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Twenty-seven young nursing students were commissioned as Lieutenants into Military Nursing Service (MNS) in a glittering ceremony at College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), here today. The second batch of graduate nurses from this college, who were commissioned in the Military Nursing Service would be posted to various Armed Forces Hospitals. Commandant, Army Hospital (R&R) Lt Gen Rajat Datta was the chief guest for the ceremony. The general officer congratulated the newly commissioned nursing officers and their proud parents. He urged the young and enthusiastic nursing officers to nurture the ethics of the service and take up the organization to greater heights. He advised the outgoing graduates to keep abreast with the latest developments in the field of medicine and nursing. He exhorted them to provide care with compassion to their patients.

Additional Director General Military Nursing Service (ADG MNS) Major General Joyce Gladys Roach administered the oath to the young nurses as they embark upon their career into Armed Forces.

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Major General Sonali Ghosal, Principal Matron AH (R&R) welcomed the dignitaries. Col Rekha Bhattacharya, Principal College of Nursing delivered the batch report.

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Lt Parul and Lt Ankita Mitra were awarded Commandants Silver Medal for securing 1st and 2nd position respectively in their batch. The best all-round student trophy was awarded to Lt Sukriti Chauhan. Lt Chingneihat Zou and Lt Parul received the best student clinical nurse and Pushpnaranjan award respectively.

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President of India Awards Colours to Corps of Army Air Defence

Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Sportsmen Recruitment

Indian Air Force Airmen Group X Education Instructor Recruitment

Indian Air Force Airmen Group Y Police Recruitment

General Bipin Rawat To Take Over As The Head Of The Chiefs Of Staff Committee From Tomorrow

Lt Col Rajneesh Parmar Lost His Life In Cheetah Helicopter Crash Today

TES 43 Notification 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (Indian Army)

5 Things You Need To Know About The Indigenously Developed ASTRA Missile

What is a Beyond Visual Range Missile (BVRM)?

What is an Air to Air Missile?

5 Facts about the DRDO’s ASTRA

Dimensions

Effective Range

Navigation System

Successful Trials

Launch Platform

Group Captain YS Negi Main Planner Of Balakot Strikes, Ejects Safely From MiG-21 Crash

27 Young Nursing Students Were Commissioned As Lieutenants Into The Military Nursing Service

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