sep 4 defence news

Russia to hand over INS Vikramaditya on Nov.
15

INS Vikramaditya will be handed over to the Indian
Navy on November 15 at a formal ceremony in the
Russian northern seaport of Severodvinsk on the
White Sea. The delivery date was confirmed at talks Defence
Secretary R.K. Mathur held in Moscow on Monday,
according to informed sources. A high-level Indian defence delegation paid a one-
day visit to Moscow to prepare an annual session of
the Indo-Russian Intergovernmental Commission
on Military-Technical Cooperation that will meet in
Russia next month under the chair of the two
Defence Ministers. The upgraded and retrofitted aircraft carrier is now
completing sea trials and is expected to return to
the Sevmash Shipyard in Severodvinsk in the next
few weeks. The ship was to be delivered last December, but
failed the sea trials after its boilers and some other
systems malfunctioned. This time, all systems
performed flawlessly, including daytime and night
takeoff and landings by MiG-29K deck fighter
planes, the sources said. The sides were tight-lipped on the issue of India
acquiring a second nuclear submarine from Russia,
but the sources confirmed that Moscow was willing
to lease another Akula class submarine if India paid
for completing its construction. The submarine has
been lying half-built at the Amur Shipyard in the Russian Far East since it was mothballed in the
1990s for lack of funds. On the recent accident in which INS Sindhurakshak
sank after rocked by explosions, the Russian side
agreed to provide expert assistance for raising the
submarine and carrying out its technical inspection. Russia will also beef up its team of 100 engineers,
now deployed in Vishakhapatnam in order to
speed up midterm repairs to INS Sindhudhvaj and
INS Sindhushashtra. The Russian side also offered
to have two more Indian Navy Kilo class
submarines undergo midterm repairs in Russia, the sources said. In reviewing progress of the Fifth Generation
Fighter Aircraft, the sides noted with satisfaction the
completion of preliminary design phase earlier this
year. It is hoped that a contract for detailed design

defence news

IAF inducts C-17 Globemaster III heavy-lift transport aircraft

Press Trust of India | Updated Sep 02, 2013 at 01:28pm IST 

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Giving a major thrust to IAF's capability to swiftly move troops and tanks to battle fronts, Defence Minister AK Antony on Monday formally inducted its biggest 70-tonne C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft into service at the Hindon Air Base.

The plane's induction is a giant stride for the force and it will perform tactical and non-traditional operations also, he said. The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft has been procured from the US under a deal expected to be over Rs 20,000 crore.

A symbolic key of the plane was presented by the minister to the unit's commanding officer to mark its induction.

IAF inducts C-17 Globemaster III heavy-lift transport aircraft

Speaking on the occasion, IAF chief NAK Browne said the plane will be operated from the advanced landing grounds in the northeastern states as well as from high altitude bases in north and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The C-17, with a capability to carry around 70 tonnes of load and around 150 fully geared troops, will replace the Russian IL-76 as the biggest aircraft in the IAF inventory till now. The IL-76 has the capability to carry loads upto around 40 tonnes.

The IAF has placed orders with the US for ten C-17 aircraft under the deal signed in 2011 and three of them have already been delivered. The US Air Force is scheduled to complete the delivery of all the 10 planes by the end of next year.

The aircraft is expected to enhance the operational potential of the IAF with its payload carriage and performance capability and would augment the strategic reach during disaster relief or any similar mission.

After the delivery of the 10 aircraft, the IAF may also exercise the option of procuring six more planes. In recent times, the IAF has shifted its dependence from the Russian-origin aircraft towards the American ones with the induction of the C-17 and the C-130J Super Hercules transport planes.

The IAF operates six C-130Js and has plans of procuring six more for operations on small and unpaved runways alongside routine transport missions. The force also has the Russian Antonov-32 in its inventory.





SEP. 4

Russia to hand over INS Vikramaditya on Nov.
15

INS Vikramaditya will be handed over to the Indian
Navy on November 15 at a formal ceremony in the
Russian northern seaport of Severodvinsk on the
White Sea. The delivery date was confirmed at talks Defence
Secretary R.K. Mathur held in Moscow on Monday,
according to informed sources. A high-level Indian defence delegation paid a one-
day visit to Moscow to prepare an annual session of
the Indo-Russian Intergovernmental Commission
on Military-Technical Cooperation that will meet in
Russia next month under the chair of the two
Defence Ministers. The upgraded and retrofitted aircraft carrier is now
completing sea trials and is expected to return to
the Sevmash Shipyard in Severodvinsk in the next
few weeks. The ship was to be delivered last December, but
failed the sea trials after its boilers and some other
systems malfunctioned. This time, all systems
performed flawlessly, including daytime and night
takeoff and landings by MiG-29K deck fighter
planes, the sources said. The sides were tight-lipped on the issue of India
acquiring a second nuclear submarine from Russia,
but the sources confirmed that Moscow was willing
to lease another Akula class submarine if India paid
for completing its construction. The submarine has
been lying half-built at the Amur Shipyard in the Russian Far East since it was mothballed in the
1990s for lack of funds. On the recent accident in which INS Sindhurakshak
sank after rocked by explosions, the Russian side
agreed to provide expert assistance for raising the
submarine and carrying out its technical inspection. Russia will also beef up its team of 100 engineers,
now deployed in Vishakhapatnam in order to
speed up midterm repairs to INS Sindhudhvaj and
INS Sindhushashtra. The Russian side also offered
to have two more Indian Navy Kilo class
submarines undergo midterm repairs in Russia, the sources said. In reviewing progress of the Fifth Generation
Fighter Aircraft, the sides noted with satisfaction the
completion of preliminary design phase earlier this
year. It is hoped that a contract for detailed design

current affairs 01/09/2013

CURRENT AFFAIR 01/09/2013

1. Sachin Tendulkar is all set to play his 200th
Test match on home soil with the BCCI trying to
squeeze in a series against the West Indies
ahead of the year-end tour of South Africa.

2. British journalist David Frost, best known for
interviewing former US President Richard Nixon,
died of a heart attack on Saturday at the age of
74, the BBC said on Sunday.

3. The decision by President Barack Obama to
take a step back from an imminent strike on
Syria puts all eyes on Vladimir Putin's G20
summit where the Russian and US leaders will
push for global support of their divergent
policies.

4. India have retained their top position in the
ICC ODI team rankings table while Virat Kohli
remained the highest-ranked Indian batsman at
the fourth spot in the latest list issued on
Sunday.

5. India’s Forex reserves were decreased by USD
1.085 billion to 277.722 billion for the week
ended 23rd August as per the recent weekly
data released by RBI. Total forex reserves
dropped by USD 14.324 billion compared to
end-march data as RBI struggles to stop
continuous rupee depreciation.

6. Scientists have developed a new delivery
system for a combination of two HIV drugs that
may serve as an effective treatment for the
deadly virus. The discovery, which allows for a
combination of decitabine and gemcitabine to
be delivered in pill form, marks a major step
forward in patient feasibility for the drugs,
which previously had been available solely via
injection or intravenous therapy (IV),
researchers said.

7. Technology giants Google and Microsoft have
teamed up for a legal battle seeking clarity on
secret U.S. government requests for Internet
user data after failed negotiations with the
Obama administration.

8. India plans to save over $8.5 billion in
foreign exchange this fiscal by increasing crude
oil imports from Iran, Oil Minister M. Veerappa
Moily has told Prime Minister. India, which paid
about $144.29 billion last fiscal for importing
oil, is renewing imports from Iran as unlike
imports from other countries it pays the Persian
Gulf nation in rupees.

9. South Korea beat India 4-3 to win Asia Cup
hockey final . In a closely fought final, South
Korea prevailed over India to win the Asia Cup
for the fourth time. It is the 9th Asia Cup
hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia.

10. Sodhi conferred Khel Ratna; Arjuna awards
for 14 others including indian batsman Virat
Kohili.

BHOPAL SSB EXPERIENCE

hello friends,,
I am now sharing my last ssb visit to bhopal which I believe will be helpful to you guys.
The time of reporting at the bhopal ssb may differ from 6:00 am morning to 1:00 pm afternoon.mine was the morning reporting.For morning batch no travelling facility is provided and you have to report at the selection centre gate only.
when the time of reporting is reached, a JCO came to address all the candidates. From that moment the procedures begins.The first thing is documentation. All candidates must stick to the instruction given in the call up letters. i.e  the document you should carry to the selection centre and also the eligibility  of the course for which you are applying to. There is no assumption at all and they follow the pre determined instruction. I was there for the technical entry. The documentation took about 2 hours after which about 12-15 candidates were sent back either due to ineligibility or for not having the complete documents.After documentation we were  101 candidates. After documentation each candidate is given a first stage chest number in the addressing hall and at the same time candidate has to fill for the TA forms and a PIQ (personal Information Questionnaire). after filling up all the forms we were given a series of two test. The two test were the test of intelligence. The time for each test was 30 minutes having 60 questions. this test is one of the test of
screening procedure or also called first stage testing.After this the candidates  were grouped  into groups of 18. after forming the group each group were taken to the testing hall where the hazy picture  was shown to us and we were told to write a story on it. after this candidates of each group were taken to the discussion room where 4 GTOs were waiting for us. there we were allowed to sit in a semicircle where at first each of us was given 1 minute to narrate our story and as soon as each member was finished with his story, the discussion began. Our discussion was less of discussion and more of chaos like always happen in stage 1 discussion. Candidates should remain calm and listen to every one's point and share his own as well.
When all groups were finished with their screening process the candidates were  sent to the dinning hall for lunch.
after lunch, the result was declared around 2:00 pm. 47 candidates out of 101 were recommended for stage 2 testing.after the declaration of result the selected candidates were again taken to the testing hall where a new chest number were allotted to each candidate. And at the same time a two set of PIQ were given to be filled. By the time all these procedures finished , we were too exhausted and were looking for the bed. after this we were sent to the dinning hall for dinner.
next day was the day for psychological test.The test began at 6:00 clock with the thematic apperception test in which series of 11 pictures were shown to write a story around it. The test was followed by Word Association Test in which 60 words were shown for 15 seconds each to write a sentence on it. WAT was followed by the  Situation  Reaction Test and after that  SElf Description test. The psychological test was over by 11:00 am and we were free except those who were sheduled for the interview on that day. The interview started from the second day itself with 10 to 12 interview per day. Mine interview was on same day around 2:00 pm.  which last for about 45 minutes and i was free after that. we were allowed to go for Bhopal visit between 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Next day was scheduled for the GTO testing and we were told to report at the ground at 6:00 am that day and our JCO took us to the testing ground where we could see the wooden structure spread all along the ground.
The GTO testing began with the Group Discussion  followed by Military Group Planning.
Once the two test was over we were taken to the ground for the Progressive Group Task and then the Half Group Task and after that the most interesting task The Snake Race and lastly the Individual Lectures and by this the first day of GTO testing was over by 12:00 pm. After this, those who were scheduled for the interview were sent to the interviewing building of 22ssb and all others were free to go outside or to use the antique room or cafe etc..
Next day again we assembled at the ground at 6:00 am and again taken to the ground to complete our GTO testing.
the test today were the Individual Obstacle , command task and finally the final group task.
and by this the whole selection process was over and we were left with the conference and the result to be announced on next day. Next day we assembled against the testing hall at 6:00 and at around 7:00 we were taken to the roof where we were addressed by a senior officer in order to clarify any doubts which was not the part of the selection procedures and candidates were allowed to ask any of their doubts but only related to the selection process.
After this we were waiting for our turn to get into the conference room where each were called for 2-3 minutes. the conference was over by 11:00 am  and we were waiting for the result.
the result was announced around 2:00 pm in which 2 candidates were recommended for the medical examination. and i was one of those unlucky candidates who were now packing to return to the house.
And with all the greetings of friends and a hope for next time, we were back.\
that's alll...................
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Know Your Navy

Vessels of the Indian Navy

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Many of us have heard know about the aircrafts & helicopters of Air Force and guns, rifles, tanks, missiles of Army. But, other than submarines how many of us, know about the ships or vessels of Navy. I bet, only few of us. So, if you are interested to know about the vessels of a Navy and you are not able to find suitable article regarding that, then your search ends here. Read the article below to find out something new.

Aircraft Carrier: An aircraft carrier is a large naval vessel or ship having a long deck or run way on which an aircraft or helicopter can take off or land at sea. It acts as a seagoing airbase which allows naval forces to launch air missions without being dependent on the airbases at land. India currently operates 1 aircraft carrier INS Viraat. Indigenously made INS Vikrant will be deployed in August-2013

Submarine: Submarines are the naval vessels that are capable of operating submerged in the sea for long periods. Submarines are designed for warfare and these are armed with various types of torpedoes or guided missiles.

Submarines are especially used to infiltrate enemy sea without being detected and destroy the major ships of the enemies. India operates 1 nuclear and 14 conventional powered submarines.

Battleship:  Battleships are the class of warships of largest size that are heavily armoured and are equipped with most powerful armaments. Battleships have large number of weapons along with high caliber guns.

Cruiser: A cruiser is type of high-speed, long range warship with long cruising radius. Cruisers are armed with medium or less caliber firepower, weapons and armor than a battleship. They are intermediate between the aircraft carrier and the destroyer.

Destroyer: A destroyer is a fast warship which is heavily armed with torpedoes, depth charges and guided missiles.  The sole purpose of destroyer is to escort larger vessels and defend them against attackers.  As its name suggests, it destroys the enemy ships or vessels.  It is smaller than a cruiser and a battleship. Indian Navy operates 8 destroyers.

Frigate: Frigates are the naval vessels ranging in size between destroyer and a cruiser armed with guided missiles and used as an escort for aircraft carrier. It is also used for shore bombardment and other combat functions. Indian Navy operates 15 frigates.

Corvette: it is a fast, lightly armed warship which is generally smaller than a destroyer and larger than a coastal patrol craft often armed for antisubmarine operations and other combat operations. Indian Navy operates 24 corvettes.

Amphibious Warships: Amphibious Warship is a warship which is designed to transport and support the ground forces on enemy territory during an amphibious assault.

Amphibious Transport Dock: It is an amphibious warfare ship that transports the troops or weapons from a base and lands them into a war zone by sea when deployed for operations away from the bases at home or abroad.

Landing Ship Tank: It is a naval vessel which is used to transport large number of vehicles, cargo and troops directly to the shore.

Mine Countermeasure Vessels: Mine Countermeasure Vessels, also called as MCMV is a type naval ship which combines the role of a minesweeper and a minehunter in one vessel. It is designed to locate and destroy the naval mines deployed by the enemies. Indian Navy operates 7 mine countermeasure vessels.

Patrol Vessels: These are the small naval vessels and are used for patrolling the coastal area and to stop the law-breaking activities like smuggling, piracy and stopping illegal immigrants to enter the area. Patrol boats are also used in rescue operation. Indian Navy operates 30 patrol vessels.

Auxiliary Vessels:  These are the naval ships which are designed to operate in various number of roles supporting other combat ships. Auxiliary ships can be used to support combats ships in the form of support ships, training vessels, survey vessels, tugboats, etc.

Officer's Like Qualities

Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) for SSB Interviews – Do YOU have it in YOU?

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Ever since the candidate starts hearing about the SSBs, he first of all comes in contact with this prestigious line “Do YOU have it in YOU?” This is the most heard line when a candidate starts his/her preparation for SSB. So what SSB is all about? What does SSB check in you? How is it different from all the other Interviews/Examinations? If you want answers to these questions, the following article will make you aware in detail about THE SSB INTERVIEWs and what is it all about?

Firstly, what is SSB Interview? SSB stands for Services Selection Boards. In order to get into Armed Forces of India (World), you need to clear an SSB Interview. By Armed Forces, I mean Army, . Also for Coast Guard, you need to clear PSB and FSB. PSB stands for Preliminary Selection Board and FSB stands for Final Selection Board. There is no much difference between SSB and PSB + FSB. The only difference is FSB does not have GTO tasks. Don’t worry about GTO tasks now, I will explain them later. SSB has 4 stages viz.

1. Screening Tests.
2. Psychological Tests/ GTO tasks/ Personal Interview.
3. Medical Examination.
4. Final Merit List.

All of these rounds are elimination rounds. Like if you cannot clear Screening Tests, you will go home on the same day! If you clear Screening Tests, you will undergo next round. If you clear that round too, then you will undergo Medical Tests. If you clear Medical Tests, a final Merit List will be framed for all the candidates who have cleared their Medical Examinations at all the Centers for that particular Entry. Finally if you are in Merit List, YOU will be the part of Few Candidates, who will join the prestigious IMA, OTA, AIRFORCE ACADEMY, NAVAL ACADEMY etc. The full procedure and other details I will write in subsequent articles. Right now I will focus on What SSB Interview Tests in you?

The main aim of an SSB Interview is to check OFFICER LIKE QUALITIES (OLQs) in YOU viz.

Factor 1 – Planning and Organizing (Relating to our Mind) – Consists of 4 OLQ’s.

• Effective Intelligence
• Reasoning Ability (Why?)
• Organizing Ability (How?)
• Power of Expression

Factor 2 – Social Adjustment (Relating to our Heart) – Consists of 3 OLQ’s.

• Social Adaptability
• Cooperation
• Sense of Responsibility

Factor 3 – Social Effectiveness (Leadership) – Consists of 5 OLQ’s.   

• Initiative
• Self-Confidence
• Speed of Decision
• Ability to influence a group
• Liveliness

Factor 4 – Dynamic (Courage) – Consists of 3 OLQ’s.

• Determination
• Courage
• Stamina

These qualities are looked forward in YOU when you are undergoing a SSB Interview. Every test in a SSB Interview is dedicated to test these skills in the candidate whether it be psychological tests, GTO Tasks, PI etc.

So, gentlemen, the advice to the candidates is that before undergoing a SSB Interview, they must be very much clear in their mind about THEMSELVES. And, trust me being Honest to YOURSELF, is much more important in life than any other success or any such failure. It is like how you perceive yourself and how much do you know about yourself – THE TRUTH indeed.

This is what is looked/ tested in a SSB Interview. And, the examiners/interviewers are the rank of MAJOR/COLONEL/BRIGADIER (in ARMY) so trust me they are very much well-versed in their job. They are the right persons to check “DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU.”

“DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU” – This statement you will find in 24 SSB Bangalore’s Mirrors. The full length mirrors outside the President’s Room/ Conference Room/ Candidate Lines etc. This will motivate you to understand yourself and ask yourself “DO I HAVE IT IN MYSELF??”

scope for doctors in armed forces

Join Armed Forces as a Doctor – MBBS, BDS, MDS or other PG Specialisation

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The Armed Forces Medical Services is amongst one of the best options available to a medical graduate in our country. As an officer in the Army Medical Corps, a candidate is liable to be employed in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force in any part of the country or world. The Armed Forces offer a prestigious and professionally satisfying career for doctors as commissioned officers with high status associated with Group A gazetted posts of Central Government.

The medical services in the Navy are delivered through a network of hospitals spread throughout the length and breadth of the country. As a doctor in the Navy, one can have an opportunity to learn and practice military medicine and look after the health of the men in uniform and their families both in peace and war. There are ample avenues to specialize in basic specialities and super specialities.

Most of the postgraduate courses are conducted at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune and various other teaching hospitals of the Armed Forces. However the service also offers opportunities to avail study leave at Government expense for the super-speciality courses at reputed civil institutions in India and abroad.

Selection Procedure

Recruitment to the medical posts are through Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC).

50% of the graduates passing out from the Armed Forces Medical College Pune are taken directly into Permanent Commission and the rest are offered Short Service Commission. Doctors from civil medical colleges are offered only SSC entry. SSC officers are required to serve for a minimum period of 5 years. The SSC may be extended by another two terms of 5 years and then 4 years upto a maximum of 14 years. AFMC graduates offered SSC are required to serve for a minimum period of 7 years extendable by another 7 years.

Short Service Commission

Upper Age Limit- 45 Years

Notification for the post of doctors (married/unmarried – male and female) in Indian Navy through SSC are published in leading newspapers once a year. Eligible candidates are called for interview at New Delhi to assess their merit and suitability for grant of Short Service Commission in the Army Medical Corps and subsequent secondment to the Navy. Based on the results of the interview, candidates who have been short listed are subjected to medical examination at designated Armed Forces hospitals in New Delhi. Medically fit candidates are granted commission subject to verification procedures as deemed necessary as required for commissioning. Post graduate degree holders i.e. MD/MS/MCh/DM may also apply.

Permanent Commission

SSC officers can appear in their departmental interviews for grant of Permanent Commision at any time after completion of two years SSC service. Also, there should be no break in service and they should fulfill the conditions of eligibility laid down. The age limit for granting PC for different professional educational qualification are :

• MBBS (Max. 30 years)
• Post Graduate Diploma (Max. 31 years)
• Post Graduate MD/MS (Max. 35 years)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must posses a medical qualification of an Indian University or a foreign medical qualification recognised by the Medical Council of India. They must also be registered with any of the state councils or equivalent registering authority.
2. Incentives : An antedate of 3 years seniority for post graduates and 2 years for post graduate diploma recognised by MCI and 6 months for a house job, done at a recognised hospital to fresh entrants.
3. A doctor who has done a house job and also a post graduate qualification will be eligible for a maximum antedate seniority of 42 months.

Selection is held once a year in Jul / Aug at Delhi. Advertisement published in National / Regional newspapers in Mar/Apr every year.
For details contact
DGAFMS, L-Block,
Post DHQ, New Delhi 110011

Army Dental Corps (ADC)

Permanent Commission

• 28 Years (for BDS)
• 30 Years (for MDS)

1. BDS with minimum 60% marks in final year / MDS from a recognised College or University.
2. Should have completed one year rotatory internship recognised by the Dental Council of India.
3. Should be in possession of Permanent Dental Registration Certificate.

Method of Selection: Eligible candidates will be called for interview by a Board of Officers in the month of Jul 2012 at Army Hospital (Research &Referral) New Delhi near Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Cantt. to assess their suitability and merit for grant of Short Service Commission in the Armed Forces Medical Services. The candidates appearing for interview for the first time will be paid to and fro sleeperclass railway/bus fare.