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What does Territorial Army do in India?
The Territorial Army is part of Regular Army and its present role is to relieve the Regular Army from static duties and assist civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essential services in situations where life of the communities is affected or the Security of the Country is …
Can a girl join Territorial Army?
(a) Nationality: Only citizens of India (male and female). (b) Age Limits: 18 to 42 years as on the last date of filing of application i.e. 19 August 2021. (c) Educational Qualifications: Graduate from any recognized university. (d) Physical Standards: A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
Do Territorial Army earn?
Territorial Army is a part-time concept with mandatory two months of training in a year and does not provide a full-time career. Pay and allowances and privileges will be the same as Regular Army Officers when under training and military service.
When was the Territorial Army started in India?
After Independence the Territorial Army Act was passed in 1948 and the first Indian Governor General Shri C Rajagopalachari formally inaugurated the Territorial Army. It is celebrated with the TA Day Parade every year.
What is the role of TA in the Indian Army?
Territorial Army also known as the Terriers are regarded as the second line of defense because the primary duty of TA personnel is to ensure they relieve the active soldiers of the Indian Army which is the first line of defense.
What are the functions of the Territorial Army?
The Territorial Army is a part of Regular Army and its present role is to relieve the Regular Army from static duties and assist civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essential services in situations where life of the communities is affected or the security of…
Who raised the Indian Territorial Army in 1920?
The English raised the Territorial Army in 1920 through Indian Territorial Act of 1920 and comprised of two wings namely – ‘The Auxiliary Force’ for Europeans & Anglo-Indians, and ‘The Indian Territorial Force’ for Indian Volunteers.