The Indian Army has changed the uniform of its senior officers for the first time after independence. Now Brigadier and above military officers will wear the same uniform. This rule will be applicable from August 1 this year. This rule will not be applicable for officers of the rank of colonel or below.
NEW COMMON UNIFORM RULE
In the Indian Army, now Brigadier and above military officers will have to wear the same uniform. This rule will be applicable from August 1 this year. This is the first time such a change has taken place in the Indian Army after independence. The decision to change the uniform was taken at the military commanders’ conference held on April 17-21.
The change entails that the headgear, shoulder rank badges, gorget patches (worn on collars), belts and shoes of senior officers of flag rank (Brigadier and above) will now be standardised and common. Flag-rank officers will now not wear any lanyard.
There will be no change to the uniform worn by Colonels and below-rank officers.
REASON FOR ADOPTING
The move aims to promote and strengthen a common identity and approach in service matters among the force’s senior leadership, moving beyond the boundaries of regimentation, defence sources said.
SENIOR OFFICERS APPOINTMENTS AND POSTINGS
Typically, senior officers of the Indian Army who hold the Brigadier rank and above have previous experience commanding units or battalions. These officers are primarily posted at Army headquarters or other establishments where officers from various Arms and Services collaborate.
CURRENT UNIFORM AND ACCOUTREMENTS ASSOCIATIONS
Different types of uniforms and accoutrements have specific associations with the respective Arms, Regiments, and Services in the Army. However, the decision to standardize the uniform for senior officers will not affect these associations.
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