Strategic Analysis of Inducting Women for Combat Role in The Indian Armed Forces

Abstract

The present research work deals with the strategic analysis of inducting women for combat role in Indian armed forces. Earlier, defense Forces were taken as a male subjugated working field which now have capable, strong women, molding into every field and becoming examples for next generations. Smart, professional and energetic men and women sets up the large pool of manpower in the armed forces. Commissioning and recruitment in armed forces is a voluntary process, means that every citizen of India can be a part of it, endow with individual fulfills the required eligibility for selection. From time immemorial women enjoyed freedom and equality in many aspects and held honorable positions in the society. The study will use primary sources to collect data. The data is collected using non probability sampling method i.e. convenient sampling. The result of the study shows that the female combatants may be more disposed to acuity of rejection by their male peers. This potentially impacts speedy and successful unit integration, and perchance the whole mission of their unit. The study is of great use disseminate a vast knowledge regarding the views of Indian Armed officers for womenand#8223;sand#8223; induction in combat role in Armed forces. This research presents the gender inequality and shortage of officers in Indian Armed Forces and suggests that recruitment of females may overcome this problem. Lastly, this research has showcased the comparison of profiles and role of women in Indian Armed Forces with Asian and other continents of the world. Present research is of great use to the future researchers as it has displayed an exact situation of present scenario of women participation in Indian Armed Forces. newline