Diary of a

SOLDIER
Guardians of the nation

By Team Sudershan Chakra (Be-

hind the punch)
 Chapters
 Life of a Soldier Being a soldier is not easy, in fact…..

 Opportunities …

 Unfit Army? The study, featuring roughly …..

 Time Managment

 Soldier & Stress More personnel lost every year …..

 How will accept regular force to AGNIVEERS

Being a soldier is not

Life of a SOLDIER
By Team Sudershan Chakra
(Behind the punch)
 The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence of
the Government of India.
 With strength of over 1.4 million (14 Lac) active personnel, it is the world's second-
largest military force and has the world's largest volunteer army.
 Indian Army has large presence in United Nations Missions in Democratic Republic
of Congo, Lebanon, South Sudan, Golan Heights, Syria, Western Sahara, Abyei and
Cyprus.
 India is also deploying an infantry Battalion Group in UNISFA (Abyei).
A soldier
Being a soldier is not easy,
in fact, it is one
of the most challen-
ging things to do. Their
lives are full of
hardships and challenges
which no ordinary person
can survive.
The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India. It consists of three
professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. Additionally,
the Indian Armed Forces are supported by the Central Armed Police Forces, Assam Rifles, In-
dian Coast Guard and Special Frontier Force and various inter-service commands and institu-
tions such as the Strategic Forces Command, the Andaman and Nicobar Command and the In-
tegrated Defence Staff. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed
Forces but the executive authority and responsibility for national security is vested in the Prime
Minister of India and their chosen Cabinet Ministers. The Indian Armed Forces are under the

management of the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. With strength of over

1.4 million active personnel, it is the world's second-largest military force and
has the world's largest volunteer army. It also has the third-largest defence budget in
the world. The Global Firepower Index report lists it as the fourth most-powerful military.
Espirit-de-Corps T
and brotherhood
caste, creed or re
for all and all for o
Spirit of Selfless S
never to question
three "Ns"; Naam
unit/Army/Nation
to the Nation, and
or flag of his unit/
which the soldier
Valour Fearlessne
face of the enemy
against great odd
death.
Non-discriminatio
 Espirit-de-Corps The spirit of comradeship and brotherhood of the brave,
regardless of caste, creed or religion. The motto is, "One for all and all for one"!
 Spirit of Selfless Sacrifice The tradition is never to question, but to do or die for
the three "Ns"; Naam, i.e. name-honour- of the unit/Army/Nation, 'Namak'(salt)
i.e. loyalty to the Nation, and 'Nishan', i.e. the insignia or flag of his
unit/regiment/Army/Nation which the soldiers hold afloat willingly.
 Valour Fearlessness in combat and in the face of the enemy even when fighting
against great odds or even when facing sure death.
 Non-discrimination The Indian Army does not discriminate on account of caste,
creed or religion. A soldier is a soldier first and anything else later. He prays under
a common roof. It is this unique character, which makes him bind in a team
despite such diversity.
 Fairness and Honesty The spirit of honesty and fair play. He fights for a just
cause that extends even to the enemy (prisoner or wounded)
 Discipline and Integrity Discipline and integrity impart the feeling of patriotism,
honesty and courage under all circumstances, however strong be the provocation
otherwise.
 Fidelity, Honour and Courage He is a man on whose shoulders lies the honour
and integrity of his nation. He knows that he is the last line of defence and he can-
not fail the Nation.
 Death to Dishonour A close bond amongst soldiers forces them to choose death
to dishonour. The concept of 'IZZAT' (HONOUR) in the clan / unit enables them
to shun the fear of death; to be called a coward in the peer group is worse than
death.
 Forthrightness A soldier has to be forthright, for on his word the men he leads are
going to lay down their lives without questioning why.
 Indian Army has a standing and functional Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) since 1999 for
provision of educational facilities through open and distance learning to Army
personnel under IGNOU Army Educational Project (IAEP). The MoU was signed
between Director General of Military Training, Indian Army and Registrar, IG-
NOU on 24 May 1999 in presence of Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Training & Co-
ord) and Vice Chancellor, IGNOU.

Aim. The aim of IGNOU–Army Education Project (IAEP) is empower-

ment and enhancement of educational qualifications by provision of
quality education through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode
for personnel associated with Indian Army in collaboration with Indira
Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
Responsibe?
Life Style?
Shortage of Time?
LANGUAGE COUSRES
LIABIRIARY
MUSIC COURES
PERSONALITY DEVELOP-
MENT A Big Reason Behind Some Military Troops
SECONDRY CLASSESBeing Unfit for Duty
IGNOU
COMMISSION CLASSES
Overweight in the Military: Causes and Ef-
fects
 Challenges of Joining the Military
 Joining the army can be dangerous
 You don’t know where you have to go
 Difficult if you have a family
 Your wife and kids may worry all day long
 May be hard to plan for the future
 You will not get rich by joining the army
 Challenges of Joining the Military
 You may suffer from serious injuries
 Military jobs can be demanding
 You have to comply with things you don’t want to
 Rather limited chance to quit
 Many soldiers experience mental issues in the long run
 Your overall level of freedom will be pretty confined
 You will not see your friends, relatives too often
 Skills and Attributes
 Effective intelligence
 sense of responsibility
 determination, courage
 speed in decision-making
 expertise at the job i.e. catering
 Leadership skills
 Team Work
 Loyalty
 Selflessness
Code Course Course Fee
BA Bachelor of Arts
BTS Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies
BCom Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce with Major in Accountancy and
BCom A&F
Finance
BCA Bachelor of Computer Applications
BEd Bachelor of Education
BLIS Bachelor of Library and Information Science
BSW Bachelor of Social Work
BBAR BBA in Retailing
BCom CA&A BCom with a Major in Corporate Affairs and Administration
BCom F&CA BCom with a Major in Financial and Cost Accounting
BSc Bachelor in Science Appx 8000-15000/-
BScNPB Post Basic Bachelor in Science Nursing
BAECH BA Honours in Economics
BAEGH BA Honours in English
BAHDH BA Honours in Hindi
BAHIH BA Honours in History
BAPSH BA Honours in Political Science
BAPCH BA Honours in Psychology
BAPAH BA Honours in Public Administration
BASOH BA Honours in Sociology
BACANH BSc Honours in Anthropology
BAVTM BA Vocational Studies in Tourism Management
BBASM BBA in Services Management
 Unfit Army?
The study, featuring roughly 18,000 randomly selected participants across each of the
service branches, reported that almost 66 percent of service members are
considered to be either overweight or obese, based on the same BMI measurement
standard used in the DoD study.
Stress
Measures in the Indian Armed Forces to deal
with combat stress.
More personnel lost every year due to suicides, fratricides and untoward in-
cidents than in response to any enemy or terrorist activities: Institution of India
(USI)
Soldiers and Stress
Although stress is a biological term, it is commonly used in a metaphorical sense. It
has also come to be accepted as a euphemism for describing difficulties faced by an
individual. Every one faces challenges in life. These could be due to professional, soci-
etal and domestic environment. These challenges vary in intensity and are handled
appropriately by human bodies, both at physical and emotional levels. Failure to adapt
to challenges results in perceiving them as threats, which in turn generates pressures.
When pressures become severe, human organism gets strained to respond. Extreme
pressures become stress. Some experts consider stress to be as a subjective sensation
as it differs with individuals with varied symptoms. When stress surpasses ability to
handle, it becomes a threat to both physical and emotional well-being. While stress
refers to the reaction of the organism, stressor implies
When Stress becomes a Threat
As has been discussed earlier, stress within limits is desirable. However, once the
threshold gets crossed, warning signals must be taken note of and preventive
mechanism activated. As prevention is always better than cure, it is best to identify
stressors and initiate advance action to minimise their intensity.
The Indian Army is a command
Additionally, troops and commanders should oriented organization. Promo-
be trained and prepared to manage them. tions are totally dependent on
command performance. All
Some of the major stressors faced by Indian commanders in their respective
soldiers have been discussed below. short tenures have to earn
their spurs and hence cannot
allow any leisure time to the
troops.
Overstretched Functioning
Given India’s geographical compulsions with long boundaries with inimical neigh-
bours and internal unrest, Army’s commitments are going to remain heavy in the
foreseeable future. Therefore, troops will continue to have prolonged tenures in
remote and dangerous environments. National security can never be compromised
as that is the raison d’être of the Army. What can, however, be done is to minimise,
and even eliminate, avoidable and extraneous work load. There is immense scope
for the same.
Lack of Adequate Communication
between Leaders and the Led
Group cohesiveness is the best protection against stress related break-
downs and group cohesion is totally dependent on the degree of rapport
built between commanders at various levels and their subordinates. Rap-
port, on the other hand, is a function of inter-personal communication in a
group. Soldiers willingly repose unflinching faith in a commander who estab-
lishes an equation based on empathetic relationships. In other words, a
commander assumes the role of a friend, guide and mentor. A soldier feels
assured of his immediate commander’s support in all matters, both official
and domestic.
More than half of Indian Army personnel seem to be under severe stress and
the Army has been losing more personnel every year due to suicides, fratri-
cides and untoward incidents than in response to any enemy or terrorist
activities, according to the findings of a study by United Service Institution of
India (USI), a Service think tank.
"Stress doesn't only make us feel awful emotionally,
It can also exacerbate just about any health condition
you can think of"
Jay Winner, MD, author of Take the Stress Out of Your Life
Studies have found many health problems related to stress. Stress seems to worsen
or increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease,
diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma.
Before you get too stressed out about being stressed out, there is some good news.
Following some simple stress relief tips could both lower your stress and lower
your health risks.
Non-operational stressors
While operational stressors are well understood and accepted by Army personnel, the
study says that non-operational stressors that add on “have compounding adverse ef-
fects on health and combat efficiency of soldiers and thus affecting their respective
units too.”
In this regard, officers experience comparatively much higher cumulative stress levels,
compared to the Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) and Other Ranks (OR) and the
stress causative factors are also different.
The study observes that the overall job satisfaction and pride in uniform remains high
amongst JCOs and ORs. “It seems to be a growing matter of concern amongst Of-
ficers, requiring urgent interventions from the highest levels of Government,” it says.
“Despite harsh and challenging service conditions, Indian Army personnel remain
highly motivated to serve in CI/ CT areas voluntarily... However, the Officers lack a sim-
ilar level of trust, faith and confidence in their leadership that JCOs and ORs demon-
strate,” it states
Management measures

The study highlights that various management measures implemented by the Army
and Defence Ministry in the last 15 years have not been able to achieve the desired
results. “Units and sub-units under stress are likely to witness an increased number
of incidents of indiscipline, unsatisfactory state of training, inadequate maintenance
of equipment and low morale, motivation and esprit-de-corps, thereby, adversely
affecting their combat preparedness and operational performance,” it says.
For JCOs and ORs, some of the perceived organisational stressors include
 delay and denial of leave
 excessive engagements
 domestic problems
 humiliation by seniors
 lack of dignity
 unreasonable restrictions on use of mobiles or access use of mobile
 lack of recreational facilities
 conflict with seniors as well as subordinates
 health problems
 the inadequacy of train reservation
 inefficient administrative support
 financial problems, lack of transparency in promotions
 non-adherence to unit tarteebs
 delay in crediting of financial claims and poor quality of rations as well as cooked food
 This loss is substantially greater than the operational casualties suffered by the
Armed forces.
 In addition, a number of soldiers and leaders have been affected by hypertension,
heart diseases, psychosis, neurosis and other related ailments," it mentioned.
Heart disease Researchers have long suspected that the stressed-out,
type A personality has a higher risk of high blood pressure and heart problems.
We don't know why, exactly. Stress can directly increase heart rate and blood
flow, and causes the release of cholesterol and triglycerides into the blood
stream. It's also possible that stress is related to other problems -- an in-
creased likelihood of smoking or obesity -- that indirectly increase the heart
risks.
Doctors do know that sudden emotional stress can be a trigger for serious
cardiac problems, including heart attacks. People who have chronic heart
problems need to avoid acute stress -- and learn how to successfully manage
life's unavoidable stresses -- as much as they can.
Obesity. Excess fat in the belly seems to pose
greater health risks than fat on the legs or
hips -- and unfortunately, that's just where
people with high stress seem to store it.
"Stress causes higher levels of the hormone
cortisol," says Winner, "and that seems to in-
crease the amount of fat that's deposited in
the abdomen."
Diabetes. Stress can worsen diabetes in two
ways. First, it increases the likelihood of bad
behaviors, such as unhealthy eating and ex-
cessive drinking. Second, stress seems to
raise the glucose levels of people with
type 2 diabetes directly.
Asthma. Many studies have shown that
stress can worsen asthma. Some evidence
suggests that a parent's chronic stress might
even increase the risk of developing asthma
in their children. One study looked at how
parental stress affected the asthma rates of
young children who were also exposed to air
pollution or whose mothers smoked during
pregnancy. The kids with stressed out par-
ents had a substantially higher risk of devel-
oping asthma.
Headaches. Stress is considered one of the
most common triggers for headaches -- not
just tension headaches, but migraines as
well.
Depression and anxiety. It's probably no sur-
prise that chronic stress is connected with
higher rates of depression and anxiety. One
survey of recent studies found that people
who had stress related to their jobs -- like
demanding work with few rewards -- had an
80% higher risk of developing depression
within a few years than people with lower
stress.
Gastrointestinal problems. Here's one thing
that stress doesn't do -- it doesn't cause ul-
cers. However, it can make them worse.
Stress is also a common factor in many other
GI conditions, such as chronic heartburn (or
gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD) and
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Winner says
Alzheimer's disease. One animal study found
that stress might worsen Alzheimer's disease
, causing its brain lesions to form more
quickly. Some researchers speculate that re-
ducing stress has the potential to slow down
the progression of the disease.
Accelerated aging. There's actually evidence
that stress can affect how you age. One
study compared the DNA of mothers who
were under high stress -- they were caring for
a chronically ill child -- with women who were
not. Researchers found that a particular re-
gion of the chromosomes showed the effects
of accelerated aging. Stress seemed to ac-
celerate aging about 9 to 17 additional years.
Premature death. A study looked at the
health effects of stress by studying elderly
caregivers looking after their spouses --
people who are naturally under a great deal
of stress. It found that caregivers had a 63%
higher rate of death than people their age
who were not caregivers.
Still, you might be wondering why. Why
would stress make us sick? Why would an
emotional feeling wreck havoc on our bod-
ies?
Stress isn't only a feeling. "Stress isn't just in
your head," Winner says. It's a built-in
physiologic response to a threat. When
you're stressed, your body responds. Your
blood vessels constrict. Your blood pressure
and pulse rise. You breathe faster. Your
bloodstream is flooded with hormones such
as cortisol and adrenaline.
"When you're chronically stressed, those
physiologic changes, over time, can lead to
health problems," Winner tells WebMD.
Stress Management Works
While the number of health problems related
to stress might be alarming, don't despair.
Studies suggest that stress management
techniques will not only make you feel bet-
ter, but they might have concrete health be-
nefits.
For instance, one study of heart attack sur-
vivors found that taking a
stress management class slashed their risks
of a second cardiac event by 74%. There's
even some evidence that stress management
will improve immunity.
 Liberalised leave policy including provision to avail full casual leave at one go.
 • Increased provision of free warrants to home town from field areas to twice a
year.
 • Thrust on provision of maximum government family accommodation in peace
areas by completion of married accommodation projects (MAP).
 • Enhanced officer–soldier interaction.
 • Establishment of Rest and Recoup Centres in operational areas.
 • Improved financial condition following last pay revision.
 • Significant enhancement of hardship related allowances.
 • Establishment of educational institutions for the wards of the soldier under
Army Welfare Education Society.
 • Recognition of various technical trades by collaboration with various
Universities.
 • Establishment of placement cells at regimental centres for better post
retirement prospects.
 • Modification of pay distribution method by direct collaboration with banks.
 • Establishment of effective and faster grievance redressal by establishing
Armed Forces Tribunals.
 • Establishment of railway booking centres even at forward areas.
 • Measures to make online train reservation at unit level obviating the use of
warrants/concession forms.
 • Creation of pool of trained counsellors at unit level by ongoing training
programmes for RT JCOs and NCOs at psychiatric centres.
The infusion of high technology based precision weaponry has enhanced the lethality of
future warfare manyfold. The spectrum of threat ranges from the nuclear to the con-
ventional and the assymetric, with terrorism emerging like a hydra-headed monster.
Add to this the rigours of climate i.e. the glacial heights and extreme cold, dense moun-
tainous jungles and the heat and simoom of the deserts. Such are the trying environs in
which a soldier operates. However, to a soldier facing such challenges and going bey-
ond the call of duty is but second nature. Life's turbulences and turmoils have a special
flavour for him. For those not exposed to a war or war like environment, this flavour is
beyond the realms of imagination. The Indian Army soldier is infused by a set of values
that make the soldier willingly face a plethora of challenges and difficulties, and when
the call may come, to give the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the Nation. The ethos
of the Army is ingrained in all soldiers with an unwavering will to succeed, accepting
their grave responsibility and an unbridled ability to give their lives for others; confident
that in return the nation will look after them and their families. The values of the army
infused in the soldier through the years of training are enumerated below
The vast majority of soldiers in Indian Army are enlisted per-
sonnel, called by the Army as Soldier, general duty. These sol-
diers are recruited at different recruitment rallies across the
country. At these rallies, Army recruiters look at candidates
from surrounding districts and examine their fitness for the
Army. Candidates for Soldier, general duty must have Class
10 or +12 Leaving Certificate and in the range of 17 to 21
years. At the rally, prospective soldiers are evaluated for
height, weight, vision and hearing, and physical fitness. Fitness
tests include a 1.6 km Run, Pull Ups, jumping a 9 Feet
ditch, and doing a zig zag
How will accept
regular force to
AG-
NIVEERS
Total outlay of Budget expenditure

(FY 2022-23) is Rs 39.45 Lakh Crore

 Defence Budget 2022-23
Army Navy Air Force DRDO OFs
6% 1%
23%

51%

19%

In 2022-23, the Ministry of Defence has been

allocated Rs 5,25,166 crore. This includes
expenditure on salaries of armed forces and
civilians, pensions, modernisation of
armed forces, production establishments, mainten-
ance, and research and development
organisations.
The allocation to the Ministry of Defence is the
highest (13%) among all ministries of the central
government.
 India’s youth is set to play a crucial role
in realizing the dream of building an
Aatm Nirbhar, Sashakt Bharat and
Agnipath scheme will take them a step
closer. It is a unique opportunity to
fulfill their dream of joining the Armed
Forces & serving the Nation.

The scheme will not only empower, discipline & skill

youth with military ethos in civil society but also improve
battle preparedness suited to the changing dynamics.
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Agnipath: IGNOU To Start Bachelor Degree For Agnipath Soldiers With 50% Credits For
In-Service Training
Soldiers will be recruited for four years under Agnipath policy, out of whom only 25%
would be retained for full service and the rest would be let go.

Hello, Warriors! Being in the armed forces is a great matter of pride- both for
you and the society you live in.
 Know your goals, and organize them by their value and priority. Complete most
important tasks first.
 Respect your time and make it respected. Set your priorities and start the day.
 Learn to say “no”. Say no to anything that bothers you. Say “later” to things that
don’t make up for you today and run after it again tomorrow.
 Devote your entire focus to whatever you’re doing right now. Find a quiet place to
work, or listen to some music. (I enjoy listening to slow and calm music while writ-
ing or studying sometimes).
 Set up a work routine and stick to it. Your body will adapt to it. Start with short
tasks and switch to major one.
 Set a value on your time. If you think of each second as a single rupee, you can really
value the time around you and you could make the most of it.
 Utilize weekends, just a little bit. Don’t waste your holiday by working or studying un-
less you were doing it for the whole week.
 Nothing’s perfect. Just get it done. No one is a perfectionist. Your best in that moment
is totally okay.
 Get it done in half the time you think you need. If you need 2 hours for preparing your
formulae, set a time limit of 1 hour. You’ll end up completing it within the deadline.
 It’s never too late to start over. If you weren’t happy with yesterday, try something
different today. Don’t stay stuck. Do better.
 Turn big goals into small daily tasks. Remember that bricks make a skyscraper?
 Enjoyment should always be the goal. There’s no point of doing it if you don’t enjoy
it. Work can be play and that makes you different from a machine.
 Make a list at the end of each workday that you need to do the first thing tomorrow.
Wind up everything at the end of the day and get at least half an hour of “me” time.
 And, of course, sleep a LOT! No Compromises with this!
 Surround yourself with inspiration and keep visiting ssbcrackexams.com for the
same ?
Challengs of Joining the Military
 Joining the army can be dangerous
 You don’t know where you have to go
 Difficult if you have a family
 Your wife and kids may worry all day long
 May be hard to plan for the future
 You will not get rich by joining the army
 You may suffer from serious injuries
 Military jobs can be demanding
 You have to comply with things you don’t want to
Advantages of Joining the Army
 You can protect your country by joining the army
 Joining the military may strengthen your level of patriotism
 You can meet many like-minded people
 You can make friends for a lifetime by joining the army
 You will have a high social status
 Joining the army may give you additional benefits
 Military work is a passion for many people
 You can see many different states or countries
 You can experience new cultures
 The army provides you with a safe salary
 Job security is a plus
 You may get financial support regarding your rent payments
 Joining the army may give you access to free healthcare
 You may have more days off
 Joining the military can make you more confident
 Army - Life in the Army. There's so much more to life in the
Army, with stimulating work opportunities, plenty of
travel, amazing mateship, and extensive sport and leisure
facilities. Ours is a unique and diverse workplace, but in
some respects working for the Army can be much like being
employed anywhere else.
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A soldier?
Exercise. Exercise is the start of a great day. ...
Lead. Leading both yourself and others is the next most important
task of the day. ...
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AGENDA BATTLES

Battles of Adwa
01 A battle is influenced at the Field Army level by transferring divisions
and reinforcements from one corps to another to increase the pressure
on the enemy at a critical point
Italo-Ethiopian war
02 Battle of the nations (1813), marked the transition between
aristocratic armies and national armies.
Peter introduced a modern regular army built.
Anglo-Zulu war
03 Nemesis: the battle for japan, 194445 (2007)members are encour-
aged to serve in the army in groups, ostensibly as protection
against widespread
Being a soldier is not easy,
in fact, it is one of the most
challenging things to do.
Their lives are full of hardships and challenges which no ordinary per-
son can survive. Firstly, they spend a great deal of time away from their loved
ones. It disturbs them emotionally and they do not even get any holidays.