NOTIFICATION ON TA COMMISSION

Dear All
Notification for commission in the TA is out. Last date for forms to reach is 30 Jun 2014 and PIB is on 10 Aug 2014.
Best of Luck.

Please refer the link to see the advertisement and download form.

http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/NewsDetail/frmNoticeDetails.aspx?MnId=wZKaJTvhq6pc+/CjfB48LQ&NewsID=PTACIfVooQ9a0m2bmNyxuw==


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RECRUITMENT IN THE TERRITORIAL ARMY AS AN OFFICER - JUNE 2013

Dear All
The advertisement for TA recruitment as an officer is out and one may click the following link to get more details:-

http://www.jobsindia2013.com/2013/05/15/territorial-army-ta-of-india-jobs-vacancies-2013/

Last date for filling the application is 30 June 2013 and application may be downloaded from the Indian Army Website. Following is the link for published advertisement:-

http://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/WhatsNew/405/taadd070512.pdf

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CONTENTS OF THE BOOK

Preface and Acknowledgement

Foreword by Major General A K Siwach, YSM, VSM, Additional Director General Territorial Army

List of Tables

Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. The Concept of Amateur Soldiery

3. Development of Part-Time Forces under the English

4. Part-Time Forces After 1857

5. Amateur Soldiers between the Wars

6. Brief Histories of the AF(I) Units, 1940

7. The TA Since Independence

8. Volunteer Forces Medal and Awards

9. Appendix

Appendix - I

Rules for Government and Public Sector Undertaking Employees While Joining

Territorial Army

Appendix II

Territorial Army Act, 1948

Appendix III

Indian Territorial Force Act, 1920

Indian Territorial Force Rules, 1921 ACT No. XLVII of 1920

Appendix - IV

Madras Volunteer Guard

Appendix V

Song of the Madras Volunteers Guard

Appendix VI

Topical Song of the Lumsden’s Horse

10. Bibliography

Index 

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BOOK RELEASE

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My book is now available from Ocean Books Pvt Ltd at the address mentioned below.
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Territorial Army - History of India's Part-Time Soldiers

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The Subject

An Important facet concerning military matters in India has eluded the scrutiny of policy makers since independence. Equally so, within the military organization; it has not been subject to an informed debate despite a great scope for restructuring in the present manning structure of Indian army. My reference here is to the Territorial Army which forms an integral part of the Indian Army and which is also popularly described as the Citizens’ Army. The conceptual framework for the TA is based on the fundamental idea that it should exist for war-time employment, and should be maintainable at the lowest cost during peace time. The concept encompasses the employment of disciplined, dedicated and a low cost force of gainfully employed citizens from all walks of life to supplement and augment the resources of Regular Army. These citizens on joining undergo a short period of rigorous training, which makes them reasonably competent soldiers. Subsequently, they join units from 14 days to a maximum of 60 days every year for refresher training to keep in touch with the art of soldiering and are liable to be called for an active duty during hostilities. 

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Book on Territorial Army

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My book titled "TERRITORIAL ARMY - HISTORY OF INDIA'S PART-TIME FORCES" is almost done and would be published very soon. Stay in touch with the blog to grab your copy.

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Rules for Central Government/ PSU Employees While Joining Territorial Army

There are special provisions for the employees of Central Government/ PSUs for joining the Territorial Army. These are governed under the Department of Public Enterprise, Government of India; and to view them, readers may open the following link:

http://dpe.nic.in/ 

Keep clicking in following fashion:

DPE Guidelines/ Chapter II/ Service Matters/ Para 14.

For direct access, kindly click:

http://dpe.nic.in/newgl/glch02d15.htm

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How to Join the Territorial Army

Captain Rajpal Singh, TA Officer/ Additional Director, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)

Becoming a Commissioned officer in the Indian Territorial Army is a two step process. The first step involves PIB (Preliminary Interview Board) and  step two involves the SSB (Services Selection Board). To be more specific:

Basic Eligibility

• Graduate in any subject.
• 18-42 years of age.
• Only gainfully employed whether private or government or self employed. Members of police forces (Including CPOs) are not eligible.
• Indian Citizens.

Application Process

• Advertisement published in all major newspapers.
• Download application from Indian Army website. 
• Apply to respective commands as mentioned in advertisement.
• You will receive call-up for PIB only on the correctness of application.

Step One  PIB comprises a written examination of two papers. Papers one of English language (subjective: essay and comprehension) and paper two of general studies (multiple choice, may also include reasoning ability questions). Both the papers are of UPSC standard and aspiring candidates should study the basic fundamentals of all subjects. Candidates should aim at minimum 50 percent to qualify; there is no negative marking as yet. Successful candidates of both the written papers are required to appear before an interview board (with two military officers and a psychologist). Positive attitude, good communication skills, body language, truthfulness and convincing ability are the key to success. The panel would generally ask questions based on your background information and suitability for Officer's Like Qualities, which are:

• Effective Intelligence - Head
• Reasoning Ability - Head
• Organizational Ability - Head
• Power of Expression - Head
• Social Adaptability - Heart
• Cooperation - Heart
• Sense of Responsibility - Heart
• Initiative - Guts
• Self Confidence - Guts
• Speed of Decision - Guts
• Ability to Influence Group - Heart
• Liveliness - Heart
• Determination - Physical & Mental
• Courage - Physical & Mental
• Stamina - Physical & Mental

Result of written is declared within two to three days and successful candidates are required for interview in next two days. Final result of successful candidates after interview would be declared in a span of 15-20 days  though intimation letters. 

Note: All candidates appearing for PIB should carry along with them, all their certificates in original and copies duly attested by a commissioned officer, medical certificate, domicile certificate, PAN card, No-Objection certificate from employer/ affidavit in case of self employed, income certificate and pass port size photographs.

Step Two Successful candidates of PIB would receive their call-up letter for SSBs within two to four months after PIB and would be tested along with candidates of regular commission in the armed forces. There is virtually no difference in the testing procedures for TA Commission. Successful candidates of SSB would be retained for medical examination thereafter. Candidates who are declared recommended in the SSB will have to wait for another three to four months before they are being allotted an infantry battalion in respective zones. Candidates become officer, the day they join and that is the seniority date as well.

Training  All training activities are post commission in nature:

• 30 days of Basic Military Training at unit itself.
• 90 days of Advance Military Training at TA Training Center, Deolali.
• 90 days of training at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradoon.
• Military courses based on willingness of candidates and suitability of service.
• 90 days of cross-military attachment with the regular army battalion based on willingness of candidates and suitability of service.

Service Conditions

• Minimum 30 days to a maximum 60 days Annual Training Camp every year at battalion. Waiver for two years can be granted by competent authorities based on willingness of candidates and suitability of service.
• Voluntary training attachments for military courses based on willingness of candidates and suitability of service. No duration specified.
• Compulsory military service during declared national emergencies.
• Secondment to regular army battalions for a period of five years based on willingness of candidates and suitability of service.
• TA officers with two years of regular service and if below 25 years of age; have an option of converting their TA Commission into regular Short Service Commission.
• TA officers can be placed on Special Unattached List for a maximum period of six years. Only 14 days every year is mandatory in that case. Strictly based on willingness of candidates and suitability of service.
• Seniority of TA officers is not affected on full time or part-time nature of service.
• Promotion: Captain in four years; Major in eight years; Lieutenant Colonel in 15 years; Colonel and beyond is based on selection. TA Officer can rise up to Major General as per books.
• No difference in pay and perks during service or training. Pay begins from Pay Band 3 of the Central Sixth Pay Commission.
• Commission is conferred by the President of India. Status of class one commissioned officer Group A.
• A TA officer can also apply for civil services examination while being in service and can serve in both the services together. A great opportunity which is never offered to regular officers.

For Ex Armed Forces Officers

• Age: 18-45 years.
• Apply through normal advertisement; no written exam; no SSB; interview at the army headquarters; medical test; verification of previous military service.
• Ex officers can get the ante-date seniority of previous military service, provided they refund the gratuity.

Note: Remember TA is a part-time military concept and do not offer any employment. One should be careful of this and it should never be considered as a back door entry for the regular army. 
Total time taken from filling the application and  joining is eight to ten months only. A very fair selection procedure, no recommendations whatsoever and no reservations for any caste or community. 

Some Important Links:

Indian Army Website: Territorial Army

http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1PLT3C.aspx?MnId=r33D6bLT6Nc=&ParentID=PN872GmDUDM=&flag=p

To prepare for PIB written exam:

http://www.civilserviceindia.com/

To know more about SSB:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Services_Selection_Board

History of TA:

http://territorials.blogspot.com/2011/04/origin-of-indias-territorial-forces.html

All information compiled from open sources. The blog do not guarantee for correctness, however a great care has been taken in verifying the data.

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INDIAN TERRITORIAL ARMY

Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) Kapil Dev, Territorial Army

Popularly known as the Citizens' Army, Territorial Army is an organization of gainfully employed Indian citizens who are not professional soldiers but amateurs who have a passion and love for the country and who are eager to contribute their spare time for obtaining military training so that, in the event of a national emergency, they can play their part to meet the internal security needs and contribute their might in the defence of their motherland.

They are recruited, trained and organized like those of the professionals to form a pool of reserves at a very minimum cost. This pool can be mobilized during any form of national emergency to augment the strength of regular forces. Although, Territorials serve for a very limited duration to train themselves as soldiers, most of them attain good professional standards over a period of training and service.

The Territorial Army is an integral part of the Indian Army as defined in paragraph one, chapter one and part one of the Defence Service Regulations which states,

"The army comprises, Regular Army, Regular Reserves, and the Territorial Army."

The Regular Army as per chapter one, paragraph 3 (217xxi) of the Army Act 1950,

"Regular Army means officers, junior commissioned officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and other enrolled persons who, by their commission, warrant, terms of enrollment or otherwise, are liable to warrant, terms of enrollment or otherwise, are liable to Union in any part of the world, including persons belonging to the Reserve Forces and the Territorial Army when called out on permanent service."

The present role of Territorial Army is:

• To relieve the Regular Army from static duties, assist civil administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essential services in situations where life of the communities is affected or security of the country is threatened and to provide support to national efforts.
•  To provide units for Regular Army, as and when, required.

The conceptual framework for the Territorial Army is based on the fundamental idea that it should exist for war-time employment, and should be maintainable at the lowest cost during peace time. The concept encompasses the employment of disciplined, dedicated and a low cost force of gainfully employed citizens from all walks of life to supplement and augment the resources of Regular Army. These citizens on joining undergo a short period of rigorous training, which makes them reasonably competent soldiers. Subsequently, they join units from 14 days to a maximum of 60 days every year for refresher training and to keep in touch with the art of soldiering.

Note:- Article compiled from open sources.

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TERRITORIAL ARMY

Formation of citizens’ armed forces, which provide, to the youth engaged in civilian professions, opportunities and facilities for military training and thereby constitute a reserve of trained manpower for ‘ effective national defence in the event of an emergency’ is the direct result of the changed nature and character of modern war.

Modern warfare (termed in military terminology as the fourth generation warfare) has not only greatly extended the area of conflict and the impact of fighting but it has completely wiped out the traditional difference between the ‘actual fighting lines and civilian population in the rear’. Entire areas and entire people have become the objective of warfare today. Since no country can afford to maintain regular armed forces, large enough to effectively meet the changes posed by modern warfare, the answer has been the formation of citizens’ armed forces, described variously as second line of defence, part time auxiliaries, territorial armies, citizen armies, auxiliary forces, militias, reserve forces, national guards, etc.

In India, the territorial army constitutes a vital component of Indian army which provides to the working youth, military training to develop their personality, built up character and create a reserve of trained manpower, necessary for the rapid expansion of regular army in the event of an emergency.

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