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like ditches, inundation and bunds.

17. Corps of Signals: The Corps of Signals is the communication arm of
the Army and is responsible for communications, information

technology, electronic warfare and other cyber-related operations. The

Corps of Signals call themselves the CYBER WARRIORS and are an
important constituent of a cohesive combat force.

18. Army Air Defence: The Army Air Defence (AAD) is responsible for

providing protection from enemy aircraft and helicopters. The AAD of

the Indian Army has one of the most sophisticated and state-of-the-art
weapon systems ranging from KVADRAT, OSA-AK, TANGUSHKA,

etc.

19. Army Aviation: The AIR ARM of the Indian Army is mainly equipped

with ATTACK HELICOPTERS and is also considered the
MANOEUVRE ARM of the assaulting forces, capable of causing

tremendous destruction of the enemy’s mechanised columns with its
agility and firepower.

Logistics

20. The logistics units form an integral component of a combat force and

their efficiency and capability dictate the speed of operations. The

logistics units plan, procure, provision and distribute all war-related
stores and equipment, in addition to executing repair, maintenance and

replacement functions. The logistics have to be in sync with the

evolving and dynamic operational policies to enable timely provisioning
of the field force requirements.

21. Army Service Corps (ASC): They are primarily responsible for

procurement, provisioning and distribution of supplies, fuel, oils and
lubricants (FOL). Their charter also includes provisioning of mechanical

transport (load-carrying vehicles like Stallion and Shaktiman), animal

transport (especially for the mountains) and tank transporters (to ferry