The largest and most land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces is the Indian Army. For the men and women who work in it, it is a way of life rather than just a job. The Indian Army’s slogan is “Service Before Self”. Since the Indian Army’s founding, this phrase has become engraved in the brains of every soldier and officer.
“Service Before Self” summarizes the Indian Army’s attitude and core ideals. It means that the Indian Army’s soldiers and officers are supposed to prioritize the requirements of the country and its citizens before their own individual interests. The Indian Army has a long history of officers and soldiers giving their lives in the line of duty. The adage “Service Before Self” serves as a constant reminder of the ultimate sacrifice that officers and soldiers may be required to make in order to serve their country.
To honor the bravery and valor of its soldiers and leaders, the Indian Army bestows a number of badges and honors. The Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honor, is given for the most egregious courage, a particularly audacious or noteworthy act of valor, or self-sacrifice in the presence of an adversary. The second-highest military honor, the Ashoka Chakra, is given for bravery, selflessness, or deeds of valor off the battlefield.
The SAS (Special Air Service) emblem is the rarest in the British Army. The British Army’s special forces unit, the SAS, is known for its stringent recruitment procedures. The SAS insignia represents the unit’s elite status and the tremendous skill and bravery needed to join it. Soldiers of one branch are typically not permitted to wear emblems from another branch when it comes to attire. An army soldier, for instance, cannot wear a navy emblem, and vice versa. As an expression of respect and brotherhood, soldiers from various branches may wear each other’s badges during joint operations or training exercises, which are exceptions to the rule.
Soldiers in the UK are compensated based on their rank and term of service. A new hire’s annual starting salary is approximately £15,900. As they advance in the ranks, their compensation rises along with the possibility of bonuses and allowances.
Finally, due to the 1962 decision to combine the three distinct branches of the British Armed Forces (the Royal Navy, the British Army, and the Royal Air Force) into a single integrated force, the British Army is no longer referred to as the “Royal” Army. The “Royal” prefix was thus removed from the names of the various branches, and they were henceforth referred to as the British Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force.
One must first satisfy the eligibility requirements, which include being a serving member of the British Armed Forces, passing a selection procedure that assesses physical and mental stamina, and finishing a specialized training course, in order to join the Special Air Service (SAS). It is well known that the selection procedure is one of the toughest and most difficult military selection processes in the world. Candidates must also have outstanding leadership and teamwork qualities as well as a strong devotion to the SAS’s slogan, “Who Dares Wins.”