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Upon the establishment of establishment of India's independence in 1947, the country became a dominion within the British Commonwealth of Nations; nevertheless, the armed forces, namely, the British Indian Army (BIA), the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) and the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) - under the helm of King George VI as the Commander-in-Chief, retained their respective pre-independence ranks ...
A white ensign, featuring the flag of India in the canton, and a navy blue filled, gold-bordered octagon, enclosing the crest of the Indian Navy, located in the fly. The Indian Naval Ensign , also referred to as the Indian White Ensign , or Nishaan , is the naval ensign of the Indian Navy (IN), used aboard Indian naval vessels , shore ...
A blue-colored crest of the Indian Navy set upon a white background, with the flag of India placed in the canton. 2001–2004 Commissioning pennant of the Indian Navy 2001–2004 Flag of Admiral of the Fleet of the Indian Navy Never used. 2001–2004 Flag of Admiral of the Indian Navy 2001–2004 Flag of Vice Admiral of the Indian Navy 2001–2004
India uses the Midshipman rank in its navy, and all future officers carry the rank upon entering the Indian Naval Academy. They are commissioned Sub-lieutenants upon finishing their course of study. [144] [145] While the provision for the rank of Admiral of the Fleet exists, it is primarily intended for major wartime use and honour. No officer ...
A blue-colored crest of the Indian Navy set upon a white background, with the flag of India placed in the canton. 2001–2004 Commissioning pennant of the Indian Navy 2001–2004 Flag of Admiral of the Fleet of the Indian Navy Never used. 2001–2004 Flag of Admiral of the Indian Navy 2001–2004 Flag of Vice Admiral of the Indian Navy 2001–2004
List of ships of the Indian Navy; Military academies in India; Military history of India; Ministry of Defence (India) Naga Conflict; Naik (military rank) Nair Brigade; Nathu La and Cho La clashes; National Cadet Corps (India) National Security Advisor (India) National Security Council (India) Nau Sena Medal; Naval Physical and Oceanographic ...
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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 ...