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What is the Territorial Army (TA)? Why should you know about it?

Reading up about the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Indian Army? Then you should definitely know about the Territorial Army (TA)...

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Territorial Army (TA) comprises part-time volunteers who serve as a military reserve force, offering support services to the Indian Army. Members are required to undergo two months of mandatory paid service every year.

Two units 

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  1. Ecological TA - Involved with the State Forest Department for activities such as afforestation and soil conservation, contributing to environmental preservation.

  2. Departmental TA - Involved with the oil sector units such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation and Railway Engineer Regiments in Indian Railways.

  3. Conducted by - TA Directorate of Indian Army

  4. Branch - Army 

  5. Notification - Released in November

  6. Training - TA Battalion/IM

  7. Duration - 

Recruit Training - 30 days under TA Battalion.

Annual Training Camp - Two calendar months in each training year. 

Post Commission Training - Three months in IMA within two years of commissioning.

Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC)

Here it is

The RVC is responsible for the breeding, raising, and training of equines (horses) and canines for army units, as well as supplying animals for the president's cavalry unit.

  • Conducted by - RVC Directorate of Indian Army

  • Branch - Army 

  • Notification - Released in November/December

  • Training - RVC, Meerut

  • Duration - Three months

Army Medical Corps (Non-Technical) 

What else?

AMC (NT) officers are individuals without medical qualifications (non-doctors). Their responsibilities encompass overseeing training, medical supplies, equipment, and related tasks.

  • Conducted by - Line Directorate of Indian Army

  • Branch - Army 

  • Notification - Notified by AMC Directorate

  • Training - AMC Centre and College, Lucknow

  • Duration - Three months

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