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Position/Command Head/Rank Notes

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Supreme Ceremonial head of
1 President of India
Commander Indian Armed Forces
Oversees defense
Ministry of policy,
2 Defence Minister
Defence (MoD) administration, and
military procurement
Coordinates
Chief of Defence General (Four- operations between
3
Staff (CDS) Star) Army, Navy, and Air
Force
Chief of Army Staff General (Four- Head of the Indian
4
(COAS) Star) Army
Army Coordinates army-
Principal Staff
5 Headquarters wide strategy, policy,
Officers
(AHQ) operations
7 operational and 1
Lieutenant
6 Field Commands training command in
General
various regions
Lieutenant Subdivisions of field
7 Corps
General commands
Specialized units
within corps (e.g.,
8 Divisions Major General
infantry, armored,
mountain)
Subdivisions of
9 Brigades Brigadier
divisions
Colonel/
Battalions/
10 Lieutenant Core fighting units
Regiments
Colonel
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Position/Command Head/Rank Notes
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Subunits of
11 Companies Major/Captain
battalions/regiments
Subunits of
12 Platoons Lieutenant
companies
Non-
Smallest operational
13 Sections Commissioned
units
Officer (NCO)

Combat Arms
These corps are directly involved in fighting and operational
missions.
Combat Corps Type Role
Armored Operates tanks and armored vehicles
Combat
Corps in offensive/defensive roles.
Core fighting force, involves foot
Infantry Combat
soldiers.
Provides long-range fire support
Artillery Corps Combat
using artillery guns and rockets.
Army Aviation Combat Provides aerial reconnaissance,
Corps Support transport, and close air support.
Corps of Combat Handles combat engineering,
Engineers Support construction, mine clearance, etc.
Mechanized Mobile infantry in armored vehicles
Combat
Infantry for rapid movement.
Combat Support Arms
These corps support the combat arms by providing critical
operational assistance during warfare.
Combat
Type Role
Support Corps
Corps of Combat Manages communication and IT
Signals Support infrastructure.
Army Air Combat Provides protection against enemy
Defence (AAD) Support aircraft and missiles.
Corps of Combat Responsible for construction,
Engineers Support fortification, and demolition.
Operates helicopters for
Army Aviation Combat
reconnaissance, transport, and
Corps Support
combat.
Intelligence Combat Gathers and interprets military
Corps Support intelligence.

Services and Support Corps

These corps are not directly involved in combat but are
essential for logistics, medical services, administration, and
other critical functions that keep the army operational.
Support Corps Type Role
Army Medical Corps Non- Provides medical services,
(AMC) Combat including battlefield healthcare.
Army Dental Corps Non- Provides dental care to all Army
(ADC) Combat personnel.
Military Nursing Non- Provides nursing care in
Service (MNS) Combat hospitals and field units.
Manages supply and
Army Ordnance Corps Non-
maintenance of equipment,
(AOC) Combat
arms, and ammunition.
Support Corps Type Role
Army Service Corps Non- Handles logistics, transport,
(ASC) Combat supply of rations, and fuel.
Corps of Electrical Responsible for repair and
Non-
and Mechanical maintenance of mechanical and
Combat
Engineers (EME) electrical equipment.
Provides postal and
Army Postal Service Non-
communication services to Army
Corps (APS) Combat
personnel.
Maintains discipline, security,
Military Police Corps Non-
and law enforcement within the
(CMP) Combat
Army.
Army Education Non- Provides education, training,
Corps (AEC) Combat and examination services.
Judge Advocate
Non- Deals with legal matters in the
General's Department
Combat Army, including courts martial.
(JAG)
Remount and
Non- Provides care for army animals
Veterinary Corps
Combat (horses, mules, dogs).
(RVC)
Defence Security Non- Provides security to vital military
Corps (DSC) Combat installations.

Major Medical and Non-Fighting Corps

Corps Headquarters Role
Provides medical care, field
Army Medical
Delhi hospitals, and healthcare
Corps (AMC)
services for soldiers.
Corps Headquarters Role
Manages the storage,
Army Ordnance Secunderabad, supply, and maintenance of
Corps (AOC) Telangana ordnance (weapons,
ammunition).
Ensures supply chain, fuel,
Army Service Bangalore,
rations, transport for the
Corps (ASC) Karnataka
Army.
Maintains and repairs
Corps of Electrical
mechanical and electronic
& Mechanical Secunderabad
equipment, including
Engineers (EME)
vehicles and weapons.
Provides postal and courier
Army Postal
New Delhi services to the armed
Service (APS)
forces.
Law enforcement, discipline,
Military Police Bengaluru,
security, and investigation
Corps (CMP) Karnataka
within the Army.
Responsible for educational
Pachmarhi,
Army Education needs, including officers'
Madhya
Corps (AEC) training and educational
Pradesh
standards.
Remount and Provides care for animals
Meerut, Uttar
Veterinary Corps used in the Army, such as
Pradesh
(RVC) horses and dogs.
Deals with legal services,
Judge Advocate
New Delhi courts martial, and legal
General (JAG)
advice.
Military Nursing Nursing services in military
New Delhi
Service (MNS) hospitals and medical units.
Commissioned Officers

Commissioned Officers are the leaders of the Indian Army. They are tasked
with high-level decision-making, command responsibilities, and administrative
roles.

Rank Insignia
National emblem over a crossed baton and sword (Honorary
Field Marshal
rank, rarely awarded)
General National emblem over a five-pointed star
Lieutenant
National emblem over crossed baton and sword
General
Major General National emblem
Brigadier National emblem over three five-pointed stars
Colonel National emblem over two five-pointed stars
Lieutenant
National emblem over one five-pointed star
Colonel
Major National emblem
Captain Three five-pointed stars
Lieutenant Two five-pointed stars

Note:

 Field Marshal is a ceremonial rank and has been awarded only twice in
India's history (to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Field Marshal
K.M. Cariappa).
JCOs are experienced enlisted soldiers promoted to this intermediate leadership
rank. They play a vital role as a bridge between the officers and the ranks
below.

Rank Insignia Notes

Subedar Major Gold national emblem Senior-most JCO rank
Subedar Two gold stars Second-highest JCO rank
Naib Subedar One gold star Junior-most JCO rank

3. Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and Soldiers

NCOs are enlisted soldiers with leadership responsibilities over other enlisted
soldiers. They are the backbone of the Indian Army, taking part in both combat
and administrative duties.

Rank Insignia Notes

Company Havildar Major Three chevrons with an Senior-most NCO within a
(CHM) Ashoka emblem above company
Company Quartermaster Three chevrons with a Handles supplies and
Havildar (CQMH) rifle and a star above logistics within a company
Havildar Three chevrons Commands a section
Commands a smaller
Naik Two chevrons
section or team
Lance Naik One chevron Junior-most NCO
Sepoy/Soldier No insignia Entry-level rank

Indian Navy Rank Structure

Category Rank
Officers Admiral of the Fleet
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral
Commodore
Captain
Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant
Sub Lieutenant
Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Master Chief Petty Officer
Chief Petty Officer
Petty Officer
Leading Seaman
Seaman
Cadet

Indian Air Force Rank Structure

Category Rank
Marshal of the Air
Officers
Force
Air Chief Marshal
Air Marshal
Air Vice Marshal
Air Commodore
Group Captain
Wing Commander
Squadron Leader
Flight Lieutenant
Flying Officer
Non-Commissioned Officers Master Warrant
(NCOs) Officer
Warrant Officer
Flight Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Leading Aircraftman
Category Rank
Aircraftman

1. Weapons Used by the Indian Army

 Origin
Weapon/System Type Description
Country
Standard infantry rifle for
INSAS Rifle Assault Rifle India
combat operations.
Versatile rifle used by
AK-47 Assault Rifle Soviet Union
infantry and special forces.
Used for urban warfare and
SIG716 Assault Rifle Switzerland
designated marksman roles.
Main Battle Primary battle tank for
T-90 Bhishma Russia
Tank armored operations.
Main Battle Older model still in frontline
T-72 Ajeya Soviet Union
Tank service.
Arjun Mk I and Main Battle Indigenous tank with
India
II Tank advanced features.
Infantry Fighting Transports troops and
BMP-2 Soviet Union
Vehicle supports infantry in combat.
Multi-barrel rocket system
Pinaka Rocket Launcher India
for area bombardment.
Howitzer Indigenous artillery for
Dhanush India
(155mm) long-range strikes.
Howitzer Lightweight artillery for
M777 USA
(155mm) precision strikes.
Used for long-range
Dragunov SVD Sniper Rifle Soviet Union
precision shooting.
Submachine Used in close-quarters battle
MP5 Germany
Gun by special forces.
Medium Provides suppressive fire in
MG 3 Germany
Machine Gun infantry operations.
Medium Used in various combat
PKM Soviet Union
Machine Gun scenarios for support.
Standard sidearm for
Glock 17 Pistol Austria
officers and special forces.
.338 Lapua Designed for long-range
Sniper Rifle USA
Magnum engagements.

2. Weapons Used by the Indian Air Force

 Origin
Weapon/System Type Description
Country
Supersonic jet fighter, one of Soviet
MiG-21 Fighter Aircraft
the oldest in service. Union
Multirole fighter aircraft with
Su-30MKI Fighter Aircraft Russia
advanced avionics.
Multirole combat aircraft with
Dassault Rafale Fighter Aircraft France
advanced technology.
Light Combat
Tejas Indigenous light fighter jet. India
Aircraft
C-17 Globemaster Transport Heavy transport aircraft for
USA
III Aircraft strategic airlift.
C-130J Super Transport Tactical airlift aircraft for
USA
Hercules Aircraft special operations.
Advanced air defense system
Surface-to-Air
S-400 Triumf capable of engaging various Russia
Missile
threats.
Akash Missile Surface-to-Air Indigenous system designed
India
System Missile for area air defense.
Surface-to-Air
Barak-1 Point defense missile system. Israel
Missile
Man-Portable Portable missile effective
Mistral France
Air Defense against low-flying threats.
Used for testing air defense
DRDO Abhyas Target Drone India
systems.

3. Weapons Used by the Indian Navy

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Weapon/System Type Description
Country
Indigenous aircraft carrier
INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier India
for power projection.
Guided missile destroyer
INS Kolkata Destroyer India
with advanced weaponry.
Nuclear-powered
INS Arihant Submarine submarine for strategic India
deterrence.
Guided Missile Equipped with advanced
P-15B Destroyers India
Destroyer radar and missile systems.
Joint venture missile
Supersonic Cruise
BrahMos system for land, air, and India/Russia
Missile
naval platforms.
Surface-to-Air Long-range air defense
Barak-8 India/Israel
Missile system.
Used for engaging surface
Exocet Anti-Ship Missile France
vessels.
Used by anti-submarine
Torpedo (Sea
Torpedo helicopters for underwater USA
King)
engagement.
Anti-Submarine Equipped for anti-
INS Kamorta India
Warfare Corvettes submarine operations.

Comprehensive Table of All Missiles Developed under IMDP

Origin
Missile/System Type Range Payload Description
Country
Single-stage,
Intermediate- solid-fueled
700 Up to
Agni-I Range Ballistic missile India
km 1,000 kg
Missile (IRBM) primarily for
tactical use.
Two-stage
missile with
Intermediate-
2,000 Up to advanced
Agni-II Range Ballistic India
km 1,000 kg navigation and
Missile (IRBM)
guidance
systems.
Agni-III Intercontinental 3,000 Up to Three-stage India
 Origin
Missile/System Type Range Payload Description
Country
km 1,500 kg missile capable
of reaching
Ballistic Missile
targets across
(ICBM)
Asia and parts
of Europe.
Four-stage
Intercontinental missile with
4,000 Up to
Agni-IV Ballistic Missile improved India
km 1,000 kg
(ICBM) accuracy and
range.
Five-stage
missile with
Intercontinental multiple
5,000 Up to
Agni-V Ballistic Missile independently India
km 1,500 kg
(ICBM) targetable
reentry vehicles
(MIRVs).
In development,
Proposed aims for
Intercontinental 8,000 Up to multiple
Agni-VI India
Ballistic Missile km+ 1,500 kg warhead
(ICBM) capabilities and
extended range.
Single-stage,
liquid-fueled
Tactical
150 Up to missile
Prithvi-I Surface-to- India
km 1,000 kg designed for
Surface Missile
short-range
engagements.
Enhanced
version with
improved
Tactical
250 Up to accuracy,
Prithvi-II Surface-to- India
km 1,000 kg capable of
Surface Missile
carrying
nuclear
warheads.
Prithvi-III Tactical 350 Up to Primarily for India
Surface-to- km 1,000 kg naval use, it is a
Surface Missile naval variant of
 Origin
Missile/System Type Range Payload Description
Country
Prithvi.
Joint venture
with Russia,
Supersonic 290 Up to
BrahMos used for land India/Russia
Cruise Missile km 300 kg
and naval
attacks.
Air defense
Medium-Range 25 km system capable
Up to 60
Akash Surface-to-Air to 30 of targeting India
kg
Missile km aircraft and
drones.
Designed to
destroy
armored
Anti-Tank Up to 3
Nag 4 km vehicles, India
Guided Missile kg
operational in
various
conditions.
Precision-
guided
100
Sudarshan Glide Bomb Varies munitions for India
km
use against
ground targets.
Tactical missile
Artillery Gun system
250 Up to
Dhanush Launched designed for India
km 1,000 kg
Missile long-range
strikes.
Air-to-air
Beyond Visual missile with
110 Up to 15
Astra Range Air-to- advanced India
km kg
Air Missile guidance for
fighter aircraft.

Key Features

 Agni Series: Focuses on strategic capabilities, delivering nuclear payloads over long
distances with advanced features like multiple warhead delivery in Agni-V.
 Prithvi Series: Designed for tactical battlefield use with shorter ranges, suitable for
both conventional and nuclear roles.
 Other Systems: Include cruise missiles like BrahMos, air defense systems like
Akash, and advanced guided missiles like Astra, enhancing India's multi-domain
capabilities.