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How do I file a complaint against an Indian military?
You can file a complaint with the Armed Forced Tribunal regarding your issue against the officers in question. You can consult top AFT lawyers in India to file your complaint who will suggest you the correct recourse and draft and file your complaint with the AFT tribunal.
Do soldiers pick their weapons?
Soldiers operate weapon systems. They are not allowed to pick and customise the weapon systems that make them feel good about being soldiers. They carry the weapon system that their unit wants to have in place and ready to be operated. The soldier is there to serve their weapon, not vice versa.
Can soldiers buy their own body armor?
For body armor, the answer is usually no. Some units will allow soldiers to purchase their own plate carriers so long as they are using the issued plates, since as long as you use the same plates your protection level would be the same as if you wore an issued plate carrier.
How do I report a soldier in the army?
Complaints of fraud, waste and abuse in the Department of Defense or any military service can be reported separately through a hotline that has been set up. Complaints can be called in Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm EST, at 1-800-424-9098. You can also email your complaint.
Does everyone in the Army get a gun?
All recruits and officer cadets at the various service academies in all branches of the US military receive at least a basic firearms familiarization even if their branch of service won’t involve carrying them.
Do Indian soldiers wear bullet proof jackets in the Army?
The question is whether Indian soldiers wear bullet proof jackets…. They do, when the seniors order them to wear it. Soldiers find the bullet proof jackets issued in the Army as too heavy, restricting their freedom of movement and hate it.
How can India save money with bulletproof helmets and vests?
Saving India a whopping 20,000 crores every year. If the light weight bullet proof vests and helmets are produced in bulk within the country, it will ensure low-cost supplies and end to the endless wait for foreign vendors to supply the equipment. Yes, army have been using Ceramic as well as Steel Insert based BPJ all the time.
How much does a bulletproof jacket cost in India?
A Bullet proof jacket made from TCF material would weigh approximately 1.5 kilograms as against currently available vests with similar protection but weighing around 15-18 kgs. Dr Bhowmick’s jacket will cost only Rs 50,000 per jacket. Saving India a whopping 20,000 crores every year.
Does the Indian Army use ceramic based BPJ?
Yes, army have been using Ceramic as well as Steel Insert based BPJ all the time. Cermaic based armour are neither very effective nor light. Steel Insert are relatively effective but heavy. In the below pic “ Existing BPJ” columns tells the features of BPJ currently used by IA. These are not at all at par with Global standards.
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