Representational picture of Chief of Indian Army Staff General Manoj Pande. From August 1, brigadiers and above rank Army officers may have a typical uniform
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The Army has determined that brigadiers and above rank officers may have a typical uniform from August 1 no matter their mum or dad cadre and appointment, army sources mentioned on Tuesday.
The resolution was taken after detailed deliberations through the lately concluded Army Commanders Conference and in depth consultations with all stakeholders, they mentioned.
The adjustments will come into impact from August 1.
The headgear, shoulder rank badges, gorget patches, belt and footwear of senior officers might be standardised as a part of the choice, the sources mentioned.
There might be no change to the uniform worn by Colonels and below-rank officers.
“In order to promote and strengthen common identity and approach in service matters amongst senior leadership, beyond the boundaries of regimentation, the Indian Army has decided to adopt a common uniform for brigadier and above rank officers,” mentioned a supply.
“This will also reinforce the Indian Army’s character to be a fair and equitable organisation,” it mentioned.
In the Indian Army, brigadiers and above officers are those that have already commanded items, battalions and are principally posted at headquarters or institutions the place officers from all arms and companies work and operate collectively.
The sources mentioned a regular uniform will guarantee a typical id for all senior-rank officers, whereas reflecting the true ethos of the Indian Army.
Different sorts of uniform and accoutrements have particular affiliation to respective arms, regiments and companies in the Indian Army.
