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The award is given to those members of the Indian armed forces, who are eligible under the following criteria [2] [3] – . Those who have completed a total service duration of 180 days in those areas, where high altitude allowance is admissible commencing from 1 April, 1984.
Siachen Allowance is an allowance given to officers and men of the armed forces posted in Siachen, a high altitude area, with extreme weather conditions. The 7CPC in its recommendation noted that "keeping in view the extremely difficult conditions in the area" and recognizing that the hardship and risk in Siachen is "maximum that any Government ...
The High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) is a defence service training and research establishment of the Indian Army. In 1948, the Indian Army established a ski school in Gulmarg that later became the High Altitude Warfare School, which specialises in snow–craft and winter warfare. [2] It is located in an area which is prone to avalanches.
An order issued on 11 July 2019 by the Indian Army's "Ceremonial and Welfare Adjutant General's Branch" made it permissible for the close relatives of the deceased military personnel to wear their medals on the right side of chest while attending homage ceremonies at war memorials, cemeteries and funerals. These gallantry or service awards of ...
High altitude combat uniform Combat uniform: N/A India: Status: In service/being phased out. to be replaced by New Indian Army Snow Camouflage. Used extensively on high altitudes such as Siachen Glacier. Boot Anti Mine Infantry (BAMI) Combat boots: N/A India: Status: In Service, used by forward troops Developed by DRDO [6] Ballistic Vest and ...
The institution was earlier known as College of Combat, Mhow and has been re-designated as Army War College, Mhow from 1 January 2003. Infantry School: The Infantry School, Mhow is the largest and the oldest military training centre of the Indian Army. The institution is responsible for developing the complete spectrum of tactical drills and ...
India: Logistics/Cargo N/A Status: In service. Capacity: 20 kg (half its own weight), Long range, Propulsion: Electric. Deployed in Eastern region with high-altitude, VTOL capability. [70] Johnnette JF-2 India: Surveillance: Status: On order. [71] Asteria AT-15 India: Surveillance: Status: Delivered VTOL, high altitude drone. Endurance: 20 km ...
The Changthang Prahar Exercise, an Integrated Exercise of all Arms in Super High Altitude Area, was conducted in September 2019. [4] [5] During the Sino-Indian Border Dispute, the XIV Corps engaged in discussions with Chinese division commanders regarding the Depsang bulge standoff in eastern Ladakh. Despite multiple diplomatic talks and Corps ...