State defense forces can fill a homeland gap

Army Chief empowered to call on Territorial Army personnel for deployment

Out of 32 TA Infantry Battalions, 14 can be called upon for deployment in various Army commands such as Southern Command, Eastern Command and so on

India Activates Reservists Amid Military Escalation With Pakistan - teleSUR English

So far, at least 80 people have been killed on both sides amid the ongoing border conflict. On Friday, India’s Defense Ministry authorized the Chief of the Army Staff to activate more than a dozen reserve battalions to support the Armed Forces, amid the current escalation of tensions with Pakistan. RELATED: India Rekindles Tensions with Pakistan After Kashmir Strikes and Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty “Call up all officers and enlisted person…

State defense forces can fill a homeland gap

With just a few changes, these volunteer military units can do much more to help with Army and Guard missions.

Amid Pak Tensions, India Activates Territorial Army, Its Auxiliary Military Force

The Defence Ministry on Friday activated 14 of 32 infantry battalions of the Territorial Army - India's auxiliary military force - for deployment across the country till 2028.

Centre empowers Army Chief to call out officers, enrollees of Territorial Army

Under a notification dated May 6, 2025, issued in accordance with Rule 33 of the Territorial Army Rules, 1948, the government has authorised the Army Chief to call out every officer and enroled personnel of the Territorial Army as needed, either for guard duties or for full embodiment to support and supplement the regular armed forces.

The Indian government has authorized the army chief to call on the Territorial Army, a volunteer reserve force, to assist the Indian armed forces, RBC Ukraine reported, citing the Press Trust of India. According to the publication, the Territorial Army is being called on "to provide the necessary protection and support to the regular army." The move was made due to the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan. The Indian government h…