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“A DEEP DIVE INTO THE FORCES THAT GUARD OUR SOVEREIGNTY”
INDIAN ARMY (COMMAND STRUCTURE)
The Indian Army is divided into seven commands, each led by a General Officer Commanding-in-
Chief (GOC-in-C) with the rank of Lieutenant General. These commands report directly to Army
HQ.
INSIGNIA NAME HEAD QUATER
Central Command Lucknow, Uttar
Pradesh
Eastern Command Kolkata, West Bengal
Udhampur, Jammu &
Northern Command
Kashmir
Southern Command Pune, Maharashtra
South Western
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Command
Western Command Chandimandir,
Haryana
Army Training Shimla, Himachal
Command (ARTRAC) Pradesh
RANK STRUCTURE
1.Commissioned Officers (e.g., Lieutenant to General) lead operations, make strategic decisions,
and command troops.
2.Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) (e.g., Subedar) bridge officers and soldiers, ensuring
discipline and mentorship.
3.Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) & Other Ranks (e.g., Havildar, Sepoy) execute ground-
level tasks in combat and support roles.
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GENERAL/FLAG OFFICER SENIOR OFFICER JUNIOR OFFICER
Field Lieutenant Major Lieutenant
General Brigadier Colonel Major Captain Lieutenant
Marshall General General Colonel
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS JUNIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
NO
INSIGNIA
Subedar Subedar Naib
Havildar Naik Lance Naik Sepoy
Major Subedar
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INDIAN AIR FORCE (COMMAND STRUCTURE)
The Indian Air Force is divided into 7 operational commands, each headed by an Air Officer
Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the rank of Air Marshal. These commands are based on
geographic or functional responsibilities.
INSIGNIA NAME HEAD QUATER
Central Air Command Prayagraj (Allahabad),
Uttar Pradesh
Western Air Command Subroto Park, New Delhi
Eastern Air Command Shillong, Meghalaya
Thiruvananthapuram,
Southern Air Command
Kerala
South Western Air
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Command
Maintenance Command Nagpur, Maharashtra
Training Command Bengaluru, Karnataka
RANK STRUCTURE
The Indian Air Force's rank structure is also divided into three main categories:
1. Commissioned Officers (e.g., Flying Officer to Air Chief Marshal) lead missions, plan air
operations, and manage strategy and administration.
2. Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) (e.g., Warrant Officer) act as a link between officers and
airmen, ensuring discipline and smooth execution of commands.
3. Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) & Airmen (e.g., Sergeant, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman)
handle technical, operational, and ground support tasks.
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GENERAL/FLAG OFFICER SENIOR OFFICER JUNIOR OFFICER
Marshal Air Chief Air Vice Air Group Wing Squadron Flight Flying
Air Marshal
of the IAF Marshal Marshal Commodore Captain Commander Leader Lieutenant Officer
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS JUNIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
NO
INSIGNIA
Master Junior
Leading Aircraft Warrant
Sergeant Corporal Warrant Warrant
Aircraftman man Officer
Officer Officer
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INDIAN NAVY (COMMAND STRUCTURE)
The Indian Navy is divided into three main Command Headquarters, each headed by a Flag
Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the rank of Vice Admiral. These are:
1. Western Naval Command – Based in Mumbai, responsible for operations in the Arabian Sea.
2. Eastern Naval Command – Based in Visakhapatnam, manages operations in the Bay of
Bengal.
3. Southern Naval Command – Based in Kochi, primarily responsible for training and support.
This structure ensures strategic maritime control, operational readiness, and effective
management of naval resources across regions.
INSIGNIA NAME HEAD QUATER
Western Naval Command Mumbai, Maharashtra
Visakhapatnam, Andhra
Eastern Naval Command
Pradesh
Southern Naval Command Kochi, Kerala
INDIAN NAVY (COMMAND STRUCTURE)
The Indian Navy is organized into three main rank categories:
1. Commissioned Officers – Ranks include Sub Lieutenant to Admiral.
2. Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) – Known as Chief Petty Officers and Master Chief Petty
Officers.
3. Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) – Include Leading Seaman, Petty Officer, and Seaman.
Commissioned Officers lead warships, submarines, and naval air squadrons.
They plan missions, manage operations, and ensure combat readiness at all levels.
They also handle administrative duties, training programs, and strategic planning.
JCOs are the experienced middle leaders of the force.
They act as the bridge between officers and sailors in technical and operational roles.
They supervise departments onboard ships, manage logistics, and uphold discipline.
NCOs are the core workforce of the Navy, trained in multiple specializations.
They perform duties like operating weapons, handling machinery, communications, and
navigation.
They also assist in firefighting, damage control, and emergency response on board.
Many lead small working groups and play a critical role during naval drills and patrols.
This structured hierarchy ensures discipline, operational excellence, and mission success at sea.
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GENERAL/FLAG OFFICER SENIOR OFFICER JUNIOR OFFICER
Admiral of Admiral Vice Rear Captain Lieutenant Lieutenant Sub
Commodore Commander
the Fleet Admiral Admiral Commander Lieutenant
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS JUNIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
NO NO
INSIGNIA INSIGNIA
Seaman Master Master Chief
Petty Leading Seaman
Second Chief Petty Chief Petty Petty
Officer Seaman First Class Class Officer II
Officer I Officer
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