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By Manjeet Negi: Indian Army will adopt a common uniform for Brigadier and above rank officers irrespective of the parent cadre and appointment. The decision was taken after detailed deliberations during the recently concluded Army Commanders’ Conference claimed Sources.
Different types of uniforms and accoutrements have specific associations to respective arms, regiments and services in the Indian Army.
This recognition of distinct identity within the Arms or Regiment or Services is essential for junior leadership and the rank and file to further strengthen camaraderie, esprit de corps and regimental ethos which is the bedrock of soldiering.
At the unit or battalion level, a distinct sense of identity reflects a strong bond among officers and men in the same regiment.
However, to promote and strengthen a common identity and approach in service matters amongst senior leadership, beyond the boundaries of regimentation, the decision was taken to adopt a common uniform.
This will also reinforce the Indian Army’s character to be a fair and equitable organisation.
The decision was taken after detailed deliberations during the recently concluded Army Commanders Conference and extensive consultations with all stakeholders.
The headgear, shoulder rank badges, gorget patches, belts and shoes of senior officers of Brigadier and above ranks will now be standardised and common. The flag-rank officers will not wear any lanyards in the common uniform. The changes will be implemented from 01 August 2023.
In the Indian Army, Brigadier and above officers are those who have already commanded units/battalions and are mostly posted at headquarters or establishments where officers from all Arms and Services work and function together. A standard uniform will ensure a common identity for all senior-rank officers while reflecting the true ethos of the Indian Army. There is no change to the uniform worn by Colonels and below-rank officers.
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