Army chief General N C Vij (right) and others inspect an automatic grenade launcher. Gen Vij heads a force of 11 lakh (1.1 million) people.

There are a number of officers, such as principal staff officers and heads of arms and services, to assist him, but the army chief maintains direct contact with his field commanders.

Also see: Defending the Thar

Indian Armed Forces

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