MAJOR MOVE! Indian Army plans to commission women officers in artillery regiments
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New Delhi, Jan 12: In a significant development, the Indian Army is now planning to commission women officers into its artillery regiments. Notably, Artillery is designated as a ‘combat-support arm’ in the Army.
"After permanent commission (PC) for women officers, the plan to induct women in artillery regiments is part of the overall process towards making the Army as gender-neutral as possible," a senior officer told TOI.
Indian Army plans to commission women officers in artillery regiments.
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There is, however, no move to induct women officers in the main ‘combat arms’ of infantry, armoured corps (tanks), and mechanised infantry (infantry combat vehicles). Similarly, submarines in the Navy remain a ‘no-go’ area for them as of now.
As above mentioned, artillery is designated as a ‘combat-support arm’ in the 12-lakh strong Army, however, it is on the frontlines of war-fighting with units deployed along the unresolved volatile borders with both China and Pakistan.
There are over 280 artillery regiments in the Army. This regiment is a combat/fighting arm of the Indian Army, which provides massive firepower during all ground operations of the Indian Army.
There are over 280 artillery regiments in the Army. This regiment is a combat/fighting arm of the Indian Army, which provides massive firepower during all ground operations of the Indian Army.