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Amid tension with Pakistan, the central government has ordered the army to activate the Territorial Army (Territorial Army). Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Territorial Army Rules can call any military officer or jawan of the Territorial Army under Rule 33 of 1948 to help the army.
The Territorial Army is a paramilitary force. It is also called second line of defense. It has worked in many major operations in the country and is ready to help them right behind the front row soldiers on the war front.
It currently has 50 thousand members, which are in 65 departmental units (eg Railways, IOC) and non -departmental Infantry and Engineer Battalion. Their training is similar to the army.
Always supported army in war
The Territorial Army has played an important role in the 1962, 1965, 1971, 1999 battle and restoration of essential services in natural disasters. The good thing is that the Territorial Army is also honored for their valor. In the last 77 years, the Territorial Army has received 402 medals including 1 Kirti, 5 overcrowded service medals, 5 Veer, 5 Shaurya Chakra, 74 Army Medals, 28 Special Service Medals.
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When did the Territorial Army come into existence?
It started on 18 August 1948 with 11 units. On 9 October 1949, the country’s first Governor General C. Rajagopalachari started its headquarters. Therefore, on 9 October, Territorial Celebrates Army Day. After independence, units like Infantry, Engineering, Signal were made in it. This is part -time additional force, which works non -fighter.
Who is recruited in this?
Such youths who are doing jobs or businesses in any field can also be part of the Territorial Army in part -time. Such youths who are unable to be admitted to the army for some reason or are retired military personnel who want to serve the country and serve the country.
Its recruitment Territorial Army periodically removes its website and staff selection commission.
How is it recruited in this?
Recruitment from written examination. Ex -servicemen are exempted from examination. The minimum recruitment age is 18 and a maximum of 42 years. Graduate, physical and mentally needed to be fit.
How long can you do a job?
At least 7 years. Like the army, it is promoted and commissioned. Such people also get pension after 20 years of physical service. Zoo There are commissioned officers, non -commissioned officers, other personnel posts. Leave encashment also gives LTA. Salary 16 thousand to 63 thousand rupees. By month.
How is their training?
A little different from regular army soldiers. Initially 6 months pre -commissioned training. Then there is a two -month training camp every year. This is mandatory. During this time, they also pay salary. Post commissioning training of 3 months also in the first two years of appointment.
32 battalion, 14 of these can be deployed …
Currently, there are 32 Infantry Battalions in the Territorial Army. 14 of these can be deployed in areas of Southern Command, Eastern Command, Western Command, Central Command, Northern Command, South Western Command, Andaman and Nicobar Command and Army Training Command. If these units are deployed at the behest of any other ministry other than the Ministry of Defense, then that ministry will have to pay it. This money will not be included in the budget of the Ministry of Defense.
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