Today, India will celebrate its 73rd Army Day, here are some amazing facts to tell us how mighty our army is. 
1. With around 30 lakh army officers, Indian Army ranks 4th in the world after the US, Russia & China.
2. The Indian Army's High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) is one of the world's most elite military training centres.
2. The Indian Army's High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) is one of the world's most elite military training centres.
3. India controls the highest battlefield in the world, the Siachen glacier, at 5000 meters above Mean Sea Level (MSL).
4. Unlike any other government organizations and institutions in India, there are no provisions for reservations based on caste or religion.
4. Unlike any other government organizations and institutions in India, there are no provisions for reservations based on caste or religion.
5. Indian Army has never been involved in a military coup nor initiated the first attack in any warfare.
6. India has the biggest “voluntary” army in the world: All serving and reserve personnel have actually “opted” for service. There is a provision for conscription (forced recruitment) in the Constitution of India, but it has never been used.
7. The Indian Army built the highest bridge in the world: The Bailey Bridge is the Highest Bridge in the world. Located in the Ladakh Valley, between Dras and Suru rivers, in the Himalayan Mountains. It was built by the Indian Army in August 1982.
To know more about our Indian Army, Siachen & Combat Mentality do watch our podcast with @captraman.
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