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Each one of us contributes to the nation in some way. Yet none plays a more important role in this than the defence forces of our nation. So, the best way is to make a career in defence, with the right career guidance from SAFAL Academy. Serving in defence forces not only develops oneself physically but also develops mental fortitude by instilling values like discipline, integrity, honesty, and dedication towards a purpose that one decides to dedicate himself to.

Indian armed forces have always played a proud role in the history of our nation. It consists of three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The Indian Armed Forces are supported by the Indian Coast Guard and paramilitary organizations namely Assam Rifles, and Special Frontier Force and various departments of inter-service commands such as the Strategic Forces Command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command, etc.

The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces are managed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Government of India. With a strength of over 1.4 million active personnel, the Indian Armed Forces are the world’s second-largest military force and manage the world’s largest volunteer army. The Indian armed forces have been engaged in several major military operations, including the Indo-Pakistani wars of 1947, 1965 and 1971, the Portuguese-Indian War, the Sino-Indian War, the 1967 Chola incident, the 1987 Sino-Indian skirmish, the Kargil War, and the Siachen conflict prominent among them. to celebrate the contribution of its armed forces India celebrates Armed Forces Flag Day, on 7 December. The Department of Defence Production of the Ministry of Defence is responsible for the production of equipment used by the Indian Armed Forces. Totally it comprises 41 Indian Ordnance Factories.

Career in Defence – Cognitive and physical skills that a candidate should possess

  • Patriotism – It is a core concept of any nation armed forces i.e. are you ready to fight for your nation and be martyred for it
  • Team player – One must be able to work in a team to be considered successful for a military position as any successful mission could be completed only as a part of a team where each soldier plays a prescribed role which contributes to the success of the mission.
  • Leadership – Candidate seeking a position in armed forces must display the qualities of leadership i.e. to think of others before himself in any situation is a must skill for any soldier also military officers are expected to be self-confident and instill confidence in others.
  • Communication skills – This is arguable one of the most important skills to possess. You need to be able to communicate clearly and concisely – especially at times of conflict when people’s lives may be at stake. This includes being tactful and diplomatic and also communicating clearly and efficiently
  • Quick-thinking and effective problem solver – As a soldier in the armed forces many uncertain situations may arise where it will be your job to think clearly and act decisively under pressure
  • Sense of responsibility – As an officer in command is alone are responsible for his staff and must proper administrative and leadership skills
  • Flexibility and adaptable to change – The very nature of the armed forces means that soldier may be relocated from one base to another at short notice and even to the other side of the world or may even to transferred under harsh conditions and as such should possess stronger physical durability as well as the mental ability to adapt to change.
  • Empathy – As you may find yourself posted in some of the most deprived areas of the world where local tensions create a volatile and uneasy environment ex Indian armed forces in U.N. peacekeeping force, a solider must be capable to understand and relate to people from varying socio-economic backgrounds, races, cultures, and religions.
  • Integrity - A soldier in an armed force must have stronger mental integrity as situations could arise in the future where their enemy forces may try to lure a soldier so as to gain information related to the national security of a nation.