Indian Air Force
Recruitment Methods:
1. Officer Cadre:
- National Defence Academy (NDA): Aspiring officers can join the IAF through NDA after 10+2 education. They undergo a three-year training program.
- Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE): Graduates can appear for CDSE to join the IAF as officers.
- Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT): AFCAT is for graduates and postgraduates to join the Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty branches.
2. Airmen Cadre:
- Group X (Technical) and Group Y (Non-Technical): Airmen are recruited in technical and non-technical trades through exams. Technical trades involve the maintenance and operation of aircraft and related equipment.
3. Women in the IAF:
Women are inducted as officers in various branches like Flying, Ground Duty, and Medical Services through special entry schemes.
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Indian Air Force History:
1. Formation:
The Indian Air Force was officially established on October 8, 1932, as the Royal Indian Air Force under British rule. After India gained independence in 1947, it became the Indian Air Force.
2. Indo-Pak Wars:
- First Indo-Pak War (1947-48): The IAF played a crucial role in the first war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.
- Indo-Pakistani War of 1965: IAF conducted numerous successful missions, including Operation Grand Slam, during this conflict.
- Indo-Pakistani War of 1971: The IAF played a pivotal role in the liberation of Bangladesh, conducting operations like Operation Chengiz Khan and Operation Meghdoot.
3. Kargil Conflict (1999):
During the Kargil conflict, IAF conducted Operation Safed Sagar, providing air support to the Indian Army in evicting infiltrators from the Kargil region.
4. Modernization and Humanitarian Missions:
- The IAF has undergone significant modernization with the induction of advanced aircraft like Sukhoi Su-30MKI, Rafale, and Tejas.
- The IAF has been involved in various humanitarian and disaster relief operations, both within India and abroad.
5. Recent Developments:
The IAF continues to evolve, incorporating advanced technologies like Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems (AEW&C) and enhancing its strategic capabilities.