Give out the structure organization of Indian army.
The structure and organization of the Indian Army is hierarchical and is organized in a pyramid-like structure from top to bottom. Here’s an overview:
1. Army Headquarters (AHQ)
Located in New Delhi.
Headed by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), a four-star General.
Assisted by Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) such as the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) and other deputy chiefs.
2. Commands
The Indian Army has seven commands, each led by a General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), who holds the rank of Lieutenant General.
Commands are divided into:
Operational Commands: Northern, Western, Eastern, Southern, Central, and South Western.
Training Command (ARTRAC): Responsible for all army training.
3. Corps
Each command is subdivided into Corps.
There are currently 14 Corps, each commanded by a Lieutenant General.
Corps are categorized as:
Strike Corps: Offensive formations.
Holding Corps: Defensive formations.
4. Divisions
Each Corps is composed of Divisions, commanded by a Major General.
The Indian Army has approximately 40 divisions:
Infantry Divisions.
Armoured Divisions.
Artillery Divisions.
5. Brigades
Each division is subdivided into Brigades, commanded by a Brigadier.
Typically consists of three to four battalions.
Types of brigades include:
Infantry Brigades.
Armoured Brigades.
Artillery Brigades.
6. Battalions and Regiments
Battalions are commanded by a Colonel and are the basic fighting units.
An infantry battalion typically consists of about 800 soldiers.
Armoured and artillery regiments are equivalent to infantry battalions.
7. Companies
Battalions are subdivided into Companies, each commanded by a Major or Captain.
Each company has 100–120 soldiers.
8. Platoons
Companies are further divided into Platoons, led by a Lieutenant.
Each platoon consists of 30–35 soldiers.
9. Sections
Platoons are divided into Sections, the smallest military unit, commanded by a Havildar (Non-Commissioned Officer).
Each section has around 10 soldiers.
This structured hierarchy ensures smooth command and control across all levels of operations.
