Indian Army

Samir Nakra | Major | Indian Armed Forces

What is Indian Army?

You may be curious about a Career in Indian Army. Internet is brimming with pages on How to get into Indian Army, while one should first understand What is a Career in Indian Army. Just like you would normally not trust a non Doctor with names of medicines, you should also not trust opinions about Indian Army from non professionals.

Major Samir Nakra has worked in Indian Army for 23 years & 4 months. Major Samir Nakra describes Indian Army as:

The Indian Army is the land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The primary mission of the Indian Army is to ensure national security and national unity, defending the nation from external aggression and internal threats, and maintaining peace and security within its borders.

How Major Samir Nakra got into Indian Army?

After completing my Graduation, I joined IMA and entered in to the Indian Armed Forces. I have served there as a Major and total tenure has been 8 years with various postings in different regiments as well as different places in India.

Major Samir Nakra's Talk on Indian Army

Starts with what is:
1)	Indian Army

Next, it covers Education. It was a welcome change to see the Talk touch upon Education as theoretical knowledge needed to excel at Indian Army, and not merely as Qualifications needed to enter Indian Army. It explains Education needed in Indian Army with these items:
2)	Science & Technology
3)	Military History

Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Anyone aspiring for Indian Army needs to understand that Skill development is crucial for success. Here is a list of Skills required for Indian Army:
4)	Leadership
5)	Emotional Intelligence
6)	Communication
7)	Mental Resilience
8)	Discipline
9)	Hardwork

Positives of Indian Army motivate one to work hard for the same. These are the Positives of Indian Army:
10)	Respect & Recognition
11)	Responsibility
12)	Physical Fitness
13)	Exposure
14)	Training
15)	Perks

There are a few Challenges in Indian Army which one needs to be cognizant of:
16)	Stability
17)	Operate in Tough Locations
18)	Family Separation

In the final section of the Talk, Samir Nakra talks about How a day goes in a Career in:
19)	Indian Army

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