JD/JW

CADET’S HAND BOOK

(AIR FORCE)
SPECIALISED SUBJECT
Preface
1. National Cadet Corps (NCC), came into existence, on 15 July 1948 under an Act of Parliament.
Over the years, NCC has spread its activities and values, across the length and breadth of the country; in
schools and colleges, in almost all the districts of India. It has attracted millions of young boys and girls, to
the very ethos espoused by its motto, “unity and discipline” and molded them into disciplined and
responsible citizens of the country. NCC has attained an enviable brand value for itself, in the Young India’s
mind space.

2. National Cadet Corps (NCC), aims at character building and leadership, in all walks of life and
promotes the spirit of patriotism and National Integration amongst the youth of the country. Towards this
end, it runs a multifaceted training; varied in content, style and processes, with added emphasis on practical
training, outdoor training and training as a community.

3. With the dawn of Third Millennia, there have been rapid strides in technology, information, social
and economic fields, bringing in a paradigm shift in learning field too; NCC being no exception. A need was
felt to change with times. NCC has introduced its New Training Philosophy, catering to all the new changes
and developments, taking place in the Indian Society. It has streamlined and completely overhauled its
training philosophy, objectives, syllabus, methodology etc, thus making it in sync with times. Subjects like
National Integration, Personality Development and Life Skills, Social Service and Community Development
activities etc, have been given prominent thrust.

4. The new syllabus, has been crystallised after obtaining a detailed feedback, from all the
Directorates and the same having been brainstormed at HQ DG NCC. The syllabus has been implemented
with effect from 01 May 2019.

5. For the ease of Trainees, a summary has been given at the end of each chapter. The syllabus has
been revised, to make it cadet friendly, by removing the commonalities in subjects, of the school/college
syllabus and making it more relevant. It is hoped, that this will facilitate, better assimilation and increased
interest among the cadets.

6. The book has been the outcome, of sincere devotion and relentless effort of the Study Team
ordered by HQ DG NCC. Our sincere gratitude and compliments to them. Any suggestions are welcome
for its improvement in the future editions

7. Contents of this hard work, must form the basis of Institutional Training, with explicit commitment.

(Rajeev Chopra)
Lieutenant General
Director General
National Cadet Corps
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Acknowledgement
ADVISORY PANEL
Lieutenant General Rajeev Chopra, AVSM, DG NCC
Major General Sanjay Gupta, VSM, ADG (B) HQ DG NCC

STUDY TEAM

Brigadier SP Sinha, Group Commander, Ghaziabad (UP)

Colonel GS Dhillon , SM UP Dte
Colonel Rahul Srivastava, SM TN&P Dte
Captain (IN ) RK Saini, PHHP&C Dte
Group Captain Neeraj Amba, UP Dte
Lieutenant Colonel Narain Dass, UP Dte
Major R S Shekhawat, OTA, Kamptee

CONSULTATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

Brigadier Ajay Kumar Mahajan, Brig Trg, HQ, DG NCC

Colonel Manish Sinha, Trg Dte, HQ DG NCC
Col Vijay Kumar Trg Dte, HQ DG NCC

SECRETARIAL SUPPORT

Mr Jai Prakash, Senior Assistant

Mr Manoj Bisht, Senior Assistant
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JD / JW (AF) SPECIALISED SUBJECTS

BLOCK SYLLABUS

Periods
S.No Subject
Second Total
First Year
Year Periods

1. General Service Knowledge 06 05 11

2. Air Campaign 03 06 09

3. Principles of Flight 06 03 09

4. Air Field Layout 06 06 12

5. Aero-Modelling 12 09 21

6. Flying - 08 08

Total 33 37 70
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JD/JW (AF) SPECIALISED SUBJECTS

INDEX

Page Number

S.No Subject
From To

1. General Service Knowledge 01 21

2. Air Campaign 22 26

3. Principles of Flight 27 34

4. Air Field Layout 35 41

5. Aero-Modelling 42 46

6. Flying 47 50
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INDEX

Page
Ser
Chapter Lesson Year Periods Number
No
From To
General Service Knowledge

1. GSK-1 Armed Forces and IAF Capsule I 04 01 10

I 01
2. GSK-2 Modes of Entry in IAF. 11 12
II 01
3. GSK-3 Air Craft Recognition II 02 13 19
I 01
4. GSK-4 Latest Trends and Acquitions 20 22
II 02

Air Campaign
Air Campaign-1971 War, and Op Safed Sagar
5. AC-1 II 03 23 25
I 03
6.. AC-2 Motivational Movies 26 26
II 03
Principles of Flight

7. PF-1 Principles of Flight I 03 27 29

I 03
8. PF-2 Forces acting on Air Craft 30 34
II 03

ATC and MET

9. AM-1 I 03
Visit to Air Field- ATC and MET 35 38
II 03
10. AM-2 I 03
Atmosphere 39 41
II 03
Aero Modelling
11. AM-1
Introduction to Communication & Latest Trends I 03 42 43
12. AM-2 Flying / Building of Aero Models I 09
44 46
II 09

Flying
13. F-1
Maps II 01 47 48
14 F-2
Radio Telephony Procedure II 01 48 49
15 F-3
Flying II 06 50 50
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CHAPTER 1: ARMED FORCES AND IAF CAPSULE

Introduction
1. Defence Services play a vital role in maintaining sovereignty and territorial integrity of our nation.
All elements of national defence and national security strive in achieving the assigned role and task. It is
essential that Cadet of NCC understands the basic organisation of our Armed Forces, Police and CAPF.
Armed Forces
ARMY
2. Indian Army is the land-based branch and the President of India is the Supreme Commander. It
is headed by The Chief of Army staff (COAS), who is a four-star general. The Chief of Army Staff is
responsible for all Army activities and senior officers who assist him are: -
(a) Vice Chief of Army Staff.
(b) Three Deputy Chiefs of Army Staff.
(c) Principle Staff Officers (PSOs).
(d) Heads of Arms and Services.
(e) Field Army (Commands).
Command Headquarters
3. Command Headquarters is commanded by an officer of the rank of ‘Lieutenant General’, who is
known as the Army Commander or General Officer Commanding – in - Chief. The whole country is divided
into eight theatre Commands who have subordinate formations under them. These are: -

Command
Command Name Headquarters
Insignia
Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of
New Delhi
Defence (Army)

Central Command Lucknow

Eastern Command Kolkata

Northern Command Udhampur

Southern Command Pune

South Western Command Jaipur

Western Command Chandimandir

Army Training Command Shimla

Andaman & Nicobar Command Andaman

Strategic Force Command New Delhi

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NAVY

4. Our country is covered almost from three sides with water with a coastline of approximately over
6000 Km. The sea around India has impact / effect on India’s freedom, trade, commerce, and culture.
The Indian Navy (Bhartiya Nau Sena) is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of
India serves as Supreme Commander of the Indian Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff, usually a four-star
officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the navy. The Indian Navy is the seventh largest in the world.
The primary objective of the navy is to secure the nation's maritime borders.
Constituents of the Navy

5. As of 2018, the Indian Navy has a strength of 67,228 personnel and a large operational fleet
consisting of one aircraft carrier, one amphibious transport dock, eight landing ship tanks, 11 destroyers,
14 frigates, one nuclear-powered attack submarine, one ballistic missile submarine, 13 conventionally-
powered attack submarines, 23 corvettes, six mine countermeasure vessels, 29 patrol vessels, four fleet
tankers and various other auxiliary vessels.
Organisation and Administration
6. Chief of Naval Staff commands Indian Navy. Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence
(Navy) is located in New Delhi. The Navy is divided into three commands: -

Command Headquarter
Western Naval Command Mumbai.
Eastern Naval Command Vishakhapatnam.
Southern Naval Command Kochi.

AIR FORCE

7. Indian Air Force is the youngest of the three Services. It is the air arm of the Indian armed forces.
It is the world's fourth largest air force in terms of both personnel and aircraft. Its primary responsibility is
to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict It came into existence in the year
1932. Indian Air Force comprises of fighter aircrafts, transporter aircrafts, bombers and helicopters. The
President of India serves as Supreme Commander of the IAF.

Air Headquarters
8. Indian Air Force is commanded by Chief of the Air Staff. The staff of Air Headquarters consists of
three branches: -
(a) Air Staff branch.
(b) Administrative branch.
(c) Maintenance branch.

Commands

9. The Air Force is organized into seven commands which are controlled by Air HQ. Each Command
is placed under the command of an Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief. The Commands are:-

Command Headquarter
Operational commands
Central Air Command (CAC) Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Eastern Air Command (EAC) Shillong, Meghalaya
Southern Air Command (SAC) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
South Western Air Command (SWAC) Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Western Air Command (WAC) New Delhi.
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Functional Commands
Training Command (TC) Bangalore, Karnataka.
Maintenance Command (MC) Nagpur, Maharashtra.

POLICE ORGANISATIONS & CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

10. The principal national-level organization concerned with law enforcement is the Ministry of Home
Affairs (MHA) with all matters pertaining to the maintenance of public peace and order. In addition to being
the cadre controlling authority of the IPS, the Ministry of Home Affairs maintains several agencies and
organizations dealing with police and security. Police in the union territories comes directly under MHA.
The Home Secretary, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, acts as the administrative head of
Ministry of Home Affairs.

Central Armed Police Forces & Other Police Organisations

11. The Central Armed Police Forces and other policing agencies have many elements and branches
to national security. The details are as under:-

(a) Border Security Force.

(b) Central Industrial Security Force. There are total 8 armed police forces.
(c) Central Reserve Police Force.
(d) Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
*BSF*CISF*CRPF*ITBP*NSG*SPG*SSB*AR
(e) National Security Guards.
(f) Special Protection Group.
(g) Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
(h) Assam Rifles (AR).

12. Central Investigation and Intelligence Institutions of Police Organisations:-

(a) Central Bureau of Investigation. There are total 9 Central Investigation and
(b) Indian Income-tax Department. Intelligence Institutions of Police Organizations.
(c) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
(d) Central Economic Intelligence Bureau.
(e) Directorate General of Central Excise Intelligence.
(f) National Investigation Agency.
(g) Narcotics Control Bureau.
(h) Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD).
(j) National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

13. Central Forensic Institutions of Police Organisations:-

(a) Central Forensic Science Laboratory.

(b) LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences (LNJN-NICFS).

State Police Organisations

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14. The controlling authority of a State Police force is the Department of the Home of the State
Government. The additional chief secretary (Home) or Principal Secretary (Home), generally an Indian
Administrative Service (IAS) officer, acts as the executive agency of the State Home Department. Each
state and union territory of India has a state police force, headed by a director general of police ranked
officer.

15. Under the inspector general are a number of police "Ranges" composed of three to six districts,
headed by Deputy Inspectors General. District police headquarters are commanded by Superintendents of
Police (SP).
16. Other Elements of State Police & Hierarchy. Each district is divided into sub-divisions or
circles headed by a Deputy Superintendent of police (DSP). Each sub-division is made up of several police
stations under the command of an Inspector of police. In rural areas, a Sub-inspector is in-charge of a
police station.

BADGES OF RANKS, HONOURS AND AWARDS IN

ARMED FORCES, POLICE AND CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

17. The Indian Armed Forces,

Central Armed Police Forces and
Police organisations consist of three
services, the Indian Army, Indian
Navy, and Indian Air Forces, eight
Central Armed Police Forces and
other Police organisations in our
nation. All the services have
distinct badges of ranks with
different colours which help in
identifying soldiers / policemen and
their commanders. The ranks of
badges are given as per professional competence and length of service in Armed Forces and in other police
organisations.

BADGES OF RANK - ARMY

Commissioned Officers - Army

18. Commissioned Officers of Indian Army are those who command their troops from Platoon or
equivalent up to armies and hold Presidents commission. Field Marshal is an honorary rank and is given to
a General for his valuable services. The badges of rank worn by commissioned officers are as shown:-

Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) Army

19. The second set of officers in the Army is Junior

Commissioned Officers. The soldiers who become
JCOs come up through the Non-Commissioned
Officer’s ranks. The badges of rank worn by the JCOs
are as shown:-
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Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Army

20. The third set of officers is the Non-Commissioned

Officers (NCOs). These ranks are given to jawans according to
their merit and seniority. The badges of ranks for NCOs are as
shown:-

BADGES OF RANK- NAVY

Commissioned Officers Navy

21. Admiral of the Fleet is an

honorary rank given to an Admiral for
his invaluable services and will
continue to serve the rest of his term
with the honorary rank. This rank has
not been used in the Indian Navy. The
badges of rank worn by Naval Officers
are: -

PETTY OFFICER LEADING LEADING

Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Navy SEAMAN SEAMAN-
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22. The badges of rank worn by Junior
Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Navy are as shown:-

Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Navy

23. The badges of rank worn by the NCOs are

as shown:-

BADGES OF RANK- AIR FORCE

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Commissioned Officers Air Force

24. Marshall of the Air Force is an

honorary rank given to an Air Chief
Marshall for his invaluable services. In
recognition of his services the
Government of India gave the rank of
Marshall of the Air Force to Arjan Singh
in January 2002 making him the first and
the only “Five Star” rank officer with the
Indian Air Force. The badges of rank
worn by officers are as shown:-

Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Air Force

25. The badges of rank worn by

these Officers are as shown:-

Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) Air Force

26. The badges of rank worn by these NCOs

are as shown:-

BADGES OF RANK- POLICE & CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

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27. The badges of ranks worn by CAPF &

Police are as shown:-

HONOURS AND AWARDS

28. The Armed Forces, Police and CAPF are also awarded decorations, honours and awards for
extraordinary contribution, bravery and courage, as well as for distinguished service during times of war
and peace. For the purpose of classification, Civilian’s category, Armed Forces, Police and Central Armed
Police Forces honours and awards can be divided into following categories: -
(a) Gallantry Awards of Armed forces.
(b) Padma Awards.
(c) President's Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service.
(d) President’s Police Medal (PM) for Meritorious Service.
(e) Distinguished Service Awards of Armed Forces.
(f) Governor’s Police Medals for Gallantry & Distinguished Service.
(g) Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation.
(h) Antrik Suraksha Seva Medal.
(j) Police Special Duty Medal.
(k) Parakram Padak.
(l) Kabir Puraskar
(m) Communal Harmony Awards
(n) Fire Service Medals
(o) Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals.
29. These awards are given on occasions of various felicitation ceremonies organized at Rashtrapati
Bhawan, New Delhi, on Republic Day and on various occasions. The awards given to Armed Forces,
CAPF & Police are enumerated below:-

30. Gallantry Awards in the Face of Enemy (War Time).

(a) Param Vir Chakra. Nirmal Sekhon

(b) Maha Vir Chakra. PVC
(c) Vir Chakra. MVC
(d) Sena Medal / Nau Sena Medal / Vayu Sena Medal. VC
(e) Mention in Dispatch. * ALL VEER CHAKRA IS GIVEN IN
(f) Chief of Staff Commendation Card. WAR TIME

31. Gallantry Awards Other than in the Face of Enemy (Peace Time).

(a) Ashoka Chakra.

(b) Kirti Chakra.
AC
(c) Shaurya Chakra.
(d) President's Police Medal (PPM) for Gallantry.
KC
(e) President's Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service. SC
*ALL GIVEN AT THE TIME OF PEACE
32. Non-Gallantry Awards /Distinguished Service Awards. TIME

(a) Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal.

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(b) Param Vishisht Seva Medal.

(c) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal. * Mostly get by administrative and maintenance department
(d) Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.
(e) Yuddh Seva Medal.
(f) Vishisht Seva Medal.

ROLE AND TASK OF ARMY, POLICE & CAPF

33. The primary role of the services is to ensure national security and territorial integrity, defending the
nation from external aggression and internal threats, and maintaining peace and security within its borders.
It conducts humanitarian rescue operations during natural calamities and other disturbances, and also
requisitioned by the government to cope with internal threats. In a similar manner primarily central armed
police forces and police are meant for national security and for maintenance of public order as well as
peace and harmony with in country. During the time of need the Armed Forces are employed in Aid to
Civil Authorities if situation is beyond control of CAPF and police forces. The Army since independence has
taken part in the following major operations:-

(a) Kashmir Operations against Pakistan 1947-48.

(b) Sino-Indian War in NEFA (Arunachal) and Ladakh 1962.
(c) Indo-Pak war 1965.
(d) Indo-Pak war 1971. Bangladesh liberation war
(e) Sri Lanka 1987-1990 ( Operation Pawan).
(f) Kargil War 1999 ( Operation Vijay).

Command and Control

34. The Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defense (Army) functions under the Ministry of Defence
and is located at New Delhi. Command HQs have field formations and static formations under them to
execute the role and tasks assigned.

Field Formations

35. These are the field forces for the battle, grouped into following three categories:-
(a) Corps. Commanded by an officer of the rank of Lieutenant General. It has 3-4 Divisions
under its command. The Corps are of two types depending on their role:-
(i) “Holding” (Defensive) Corps.
(ii) “Strike” (Offensive) Corps.
(b) Divisions. Commanded by an officer of the rank of Major General. It has 3-4 Brigades
under its command.
(c) Brigades. Commanded by an officer of the rank of Brigadier. It has 3-4 Battalions
under its command. Each Battalion has six companies commanded by a Company Commander.
Static Formations
36. Area Headquarters, Sub Area Headquarters and Station Headquarters are commanded by an
officer of the rank of Lieutenant General, Major General and Brigadier respectively. These formations are
extended all over the country and look after the infrastructural assets, lines of communication logistics,
administration and all civil-military matters.

ORGANISATION OF IAF
37. The President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Indian Republic. The primary
role of the Air Force is the air defence of the country, means Guarding of our air space from enemy intrusion
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and giving support to the Army and the Navy. Its secondary role is to aid the civil power in maintaining law
and order and in providing relief during natural calamities.
(1) Flight
(2) Squadram
PRESIDENT (3) Wing
(4) Command

DEFENCE
MINISTER

ARMY AIRFORCE NAVY

VCAS DCAS AOA AOP AOM IG

AIR HQ COMMAND WING/STATION SQUADRON/UNIT

STATION / WING

38. Station/Wing is always what is called a self-accounting unit, ie it is fully capable and independently
responsible for its administration. A Sqn / lodger unit is essentially a non-self-accounting unit and it is a
lodger to a Wing/Station and depends fully on that Wing/Station for its administration. A Wing/Station
exercises its functional and administrative control over its lodger units.

AOC / STN CDR

FLYING
COO C ADMO C ENG O
SQUADRON

ATC MET ACCOUNT EDUCATION SIGNAL ARMAMENT

S
FLIGHT
NAV CATERING SECURITY LOGISTICS MT
SAFETY

WORKS MEDICAL MCC REFUELLING

G
ADM TECH SQN

ORGANISATION CHART – OPERATIONAL COMMAND

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AIR OFFICER COMMANDING IN CHIEF

AOC in C

SASO SOA SMSO

HISTORY OF IAF

39. The Indian Air Force is the youngest amongst the three services.
Even though young it has a bright history. The bravery, valour achievement of
the officers and airmen of the IAF are integral Part of its proud heritage.

40. The Government passed the IAF bill on 4 April 1932. The
Indian Air Force came into being with the promulgation of the IAF bill
on 8 Oct 1932. The governor general -in- council at that time
consequently ordered the establishment of Indian Air Force with effect
from 8 Oct 1932. The Indian Air force anniversary is celebrated on 8
Oct every year.

GROWTH AND EXPANSION

41. In its early years expansion of IAF was rather slow, In Sep, 1939 it consisted of only one squadron
with a complement of 16 officers and 144 airmen. During World War II the increasing commitments of the
RAF in Europe and the impact of Japanese invasion in south-east Asia accelerated the pace of progress.

42. The Indian Air Force today is a modern, technology-intensive force distinguished by its commitment
to excellence and professionalism. Keeping pace with the demands of contemporary advancement, the
IAF continues to modernize in a phased manner and today it stands as a credible air power counted
amongst the fore-most professional services in the world.
43. The primacy of Air Power will be a decisive factor in shaping the outcome of future conflicts. In
line with this dictum the IAF has developed into a major ‘Component of National Power’, which can be
applied quickly and decisively. The IAF has reoriented itself to a multi-role capability of platforms and
equipment, along with multi-skill capability of personnel. The rapid economic growth of the country dictates
the need to protect our security interests extending from the Persian Gulf to the Straits of Malacca. Over
the years the IAF has grown from a tactical force to one with transoceanic reach. The strategic reach
emerges from induction of Force Multipliers like Flight Refueling Aircraft (FRA), Remotely Piloted Aircraft
(RPA) and credible strategic lift capabilities. There is emphasis on acquiring best of technology through
acquisitions or upgradation, be it aircraft, systems, precision missiles or net centricity.

44. The five operational commands through administrative wings, control some 45 Fixed Wing
Squadrons, 20 Helicopters Units and numerous surface to air missile squadrons with unit establishments
varying from 12 to 18 aircrafts. This represents a total aircraft strength of 1700 including training and support
types, manned by some 170000 personnel.

BRANCHES OF IAF
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45. For smooth functioning of an organization different branches amongst staff is essential. Vast
organization like Indian Air Force requires various branches to make the organization successful and
flawless.

46. Following are the different Branches in the IAF:-

(a) Flying Branch
(b) Navigation Branch
(c) Education Branch
(d) Medical Branch
(e) Administration Branch
(f) Logistic Branch
(g) Meteorology Branch
(h) Engineering Branch

SUMMARY

47. From the raising of Air Force, it has seen various changes and is marching towards the
modernization. Since it is the youngest force it has the responsibility of defending the Air territory of our
Country. It is the eye in the sky and has the nature of devastating the enemy of the country. From the initial
days and having a few personnel IAF now has more than lakh personnel. The true character and strength
of IAF was aptly demonstrated in the Balakot Strike and its aftermath.

CHAPTER II : MODES OF ENTRY IN THE IAF & CIVIL AVIATION

1. Officer Entry. An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a
position of authority. To be able to lead and control, requires the ability to motivate yourself, inspire
others and make tough decisions efficiently. Lessons in team work, developing communication skills
and confidence, honing strategic and dynamic thinking are grilled into an Officer during his training.
The Air Force teaches all, not only making men and women of young boys and girls but making them
leaders in life. An officer’s strength of character and strong moral compass make him/her stand out
from the crowd at all times.

2. Followings are the essential requirements for entry in the IAF to become Commissioned Officer:-

Educational Advertisement
Branch/Type of Entry Age Limit
Qualification Schedule
Flying Branch
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National Defence 16 1/2 –19 Mar/Oct

10+2 With Physics &
Academy (NDA) For
Math
Men only
Combined Defence Any Grad. With 19-23 Apr/Sep
Service (CDSE) For p hysics & Math at
Men only 10+2 or BE
NCC Special Entry Any Grad. with Physics 19-23 Jun/Dec
& Math at 10+2 or
BE&NCC Air Wing Sr
Div. “C’ Certificate
Short Service Any Grad. With Physics 19-23 Mar/Sep
Commission (For Maths at10+2 or
Women only) BE
Technical Branch :(PC For Men/ SCC For Women)
Aeronautical First class degree in 18-28 Feb/Aug
Engineering Engineering or GATE
(Electronics) score of 70% & above
in Electronics /
Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical / Allied
(Mechanical) subjects as per
advertisement
Ground Duty Branch : (PC For Men / SCC For Women
Administration First Class 20-23 Mar/Sep
Graduate or PG in
Logistics subjects as per 20-25

Accounts advertisement

Education 20-25 Mar/Sep

PG in subjects as per
Meteorology advertisement

3. Followings are the essential requirements for entry in the IAF to become Airman:-

Group Age on Educational Qualification

Enrolment Date
Group ‘X’ (Technical) 17-22 Years Passed Intermediate / 10+12 / equivalent examination with
Trades Mathematics, Physics and English with a minimum of 50%
marks in aggregate.
Three years Diploma course in Engineering (Mechanical
/Instrumentation Technology/Automobile/Computer
Science/Instrumentation Technology/Information
Technology) with at least 50% marks in overall aggregate
from a Government recognized Polytechnic Institute.
Group ‘X’ (Education 20-25 Years Graduate in Arts, Commerce or Science with B.Ed
Instructor) Trade degree/two years teaching experience in a Government
recognized School/College. Candidate should have scored
a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Graduation as
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well as B.Ed.

20-28 Years Passed MA English/M Sc in Mathematics, Physics,

Computer Science/MCA with B Ed degree/2 Years
teaching experience in a Government recognized
School/College.
Group ‘Y’ Trades 17-22 Years Passed Intermediate /10+2 equivalent with Science, Arts
(Except Med Asst and or Commerce subjects or equivalent vocational course
Musician Trade) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Vocational
courses should be recognized by Association of Indian
Universities.
Group ‘Y’ (Med 17-22 Years Passed Intermediate/10+2/Intermediate /equivalent exam
Asst)Trade with Physics, Chemistry Biology and English with a
minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Group ‘Y’ (Musician 17-25 years Passed Matriculation /10th class or equivalent with
Trade) minimum pass marks from any Government recognized
School/Boards and should be proficient in playing at least
one of the following musical instrument
Trumpet/Bass/Violin/Saxophone/Clarinet/Euphonium
/Jazz-Drum /Piccolo/Bass Trombone/Key Board/Guitar/
Sarod /Viola/ Cello/Contra Bass(String Bass).

SUMMARY

12. During the lecture different types of entry have been discussed for entry in the IAF which include
the qualifications and advertisement schedule. For more details log on to www.careerairforce.nic.in.

CHAPTER III : AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION

1. Aircraft Recognition is essential to identify the aircraft during both in peace and war.

Identification of Aircraft

2. During Peace Time. Aircraft recognition helps to identify the different types of aircraft
possessed by the enemy and assess the strength of the country and prepare for own self-defense.

3. During War Time. Aircraft recognition helps the MOP (mobile observation post) to identify the
Aircraft as friend or foe. It also helps to know the capability of the aircraft by identifying its type.

4. There are various methods used to identify the aircraft:-

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(a) Wing position.

(b) Shape of canopy.
(c) Wing shape.
(d) Shape of fins and tail plane(c) Shape of wing tips.
(e) Markings.

5. Recognition by the Wing Position.

(a) High wing.
(b) Low mid wing.
(c) Shoulder wing.
(d) Low wing.
(e) Mid wing.
(f) Parasol wing.

6. Shape of Canopy.

(a) Inline.
(b) Submerged.
(c) Teardrop.

(d) Glasshouse.
(e) Bubble.
7. Markings. ‘Saffron White Green’.

AIR CRAFTS USED BY IAF

(1) Rotary Wing A/C ROUNDEL
*Transport Helicopters
* Transport Helicopters
(2) UNMANNED ARIAL VEHICELS
(3) FIXED WING A/C
*FIGHTERS FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
*TRANSPORTS
*TRAINERS
8. SU-30 MKI. Twin seater twin engine multirole fighter of
Russian origin which carries 30mm GSH gun along with 8000 kg
armament. It is capable of carrying a variety of medium-range guided FIN FLASH
air to air missiles with active or semi-active radar or Infra- red
homing close range missiles including nuclear weapons. It has a max
speed of 2500 km/hr (Mach 2.35).
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9. MIRAGE-2000. A single seater air defence and multi- role

fighter of French origin powered by a single engine can attain max speed
of 2495 km / hr(Mach 2.3). It carries two 30 mm integral cannons
and two Matra super 530D medium-range and two R-550 Magic II close
combat missiles on external stations.

10. MiG-29. Twin engine, single seater air superiority

fighter aircraft of Russian origin capable of attaining max speed of 2445
km per hour (Mach-2.3). It carries a 30 mm cannon along with four
R-60 close combat and two R-27 R medium range radar guided
missiles.

11. MiG-27. Single engine, single seater tactical strike

fighter aircraft of Russian origin having a max speed of 1700 km / hr
(Mach 1.6). It carries one 23 mm six-barrel rotary integral cannon
and can carry upto 4000 kg of other armament externally.

12. MiG-21. BISON. Single engine, single seater multirole

fighter / ground attack aircraft of Russian origin which forms the back-
bone of the IAF. It attained instant fame when Wg Cdr Varthaman shot
down a superior F-16 aircraft of Pakistan after the Balakot strike. It has
a max speed of 2230 km / hr (Mach 2.1) and carries one 23mm
twin barrel cannon with four R-60 close combat missiles.

13. JAGUAR. A twin-engine, single seater deep penetration

strike aircraft of Anglo-French origin which has a max speed of 1350
km / hr (Mach 1.3) It has two 30mm guns and can carry two R-350
Magic missiles

TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT

C-130J. The aircraft is capable of performing para drop,

heavy drop, casuality evacuation and can also operate from short
and semi prepared surfaces. C-130J is the heaviest aircraft to
land at DBO a forward high altitude airfield at Indo China border in
Aug 2013.

14. C-17. A Strategic Lift aircraft is capable of carrying a

payload of 40-70 tons up to a distance of 4200-9000 km in a single
hop.
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15. IL-76. A four engine heavy duty / long haul military transport
aircraft of Russian origin with a max speed of 850 km/hr. It has a
twin 23 mm cannon in tail turret and capacity to carry 225
paratroopers or 40 tones freight, wheeled or tracked armoured
vehicles.

16. AN-32. Twin engine turboprop, medium tactical transport

aircraft of Russian origin with a crew of four and capacity to carry 39
paratroopers or max load of 6.7 tones.

17. EMBRAER. The main role of employment of this

executive Jet Air craft is to convey VVIPs/VIPs to destinations within
India and abroad. Air HQ Communication Squadron operates this
aircraft and it has maintained a flawless incident/accident free track
record till date.

18. AVRO. Twin engine turboprop, military transport and

freighter of British origin having a capacity of 48 paratroopers or 6
tones freight

19. DORNIER. Twin engine turboprop, logistic air support

staff transport aircraft of German origin capable of carrying 19
passengers or 2057 kg freight.

20. BOEING 737-200. Twin engine turbofan, VIP

passenger aircraft of American origin with total seating capacity of upto
60 passengers.

HELICOPTERS
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21. MI-25 / MI-35. Twin engine turboshaft, assault and anti

armour helicopter capable of carrying 8 men assault squad with four
barrel 12.7 mm rotary gun in nose and upto 1500 Kg of external
ordnance including Scorpion anti- tank missiles. It has a max cruise
speed of 310 km/hr.

22. MI-26. Twin engine turboshaft, military heavy lift helicopter

of Russian origin with carrying capacity of 70 combat equipped
troops or 20,000 kg payload.

23. MI-17 V5. The Mi-17 V5 is a potent helicopter

platform, equipped with modern avionics and glass cockpit
instrumentation. They are equipped with state-of-art navigational
equipment, avionics, weather, radar and are NVG-compatible.

24. CHETAK. Single engine turboshaft, light utility French

helicopter with capacity of 6 passengers or 500 kg load.

25. CHEETAH. Single engine turboshaft, helicopter of

French origin having capacity to carry 3 passengers or 1000 kg
external sling loads. Cheetah is the life line of the Siachen Glacier
dropping load and evacuating soldiers from the highest battlefield in
the world.

TRAINING AIRCRAFT

26. KIRAN. Indigenous design of HAL. Basic Jet and

Armament Trainer. It can carry 2 x 250 kg Bombs or Rocket Pods,
2 x 7.62 mm guns.
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27. HAWK. Advanced Jet Trainer, can carry ADEN

cannon, in centerline pod, Bombs and Missiles.

28. PILATUS PC-7. The Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer is

a low-wing tandem- seat training aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus
Aircraft of Switzerland. The aircraft is capable of all basic training
functions including aerobatics, instrument, tactical and night flying.

MADE IN INDIA

29. LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT (LCA). Single seater Multi

Role Combat.aircraft It can carry 4000 Kgs (Beyond- Visual-Range
missiles, Reconnaissance / Electronic Warfare pods and 23 mm GSH
gun. Small size will reduce its chances of detection by enemy radars.
It is capable of take-off and landing from very short runways. Inflight
refueling probe is for extended range It is world’s smallest light weight
and highly manoeuverable combat aircraft with seven hard-points.
Developed by aeronautical development agency with contribution
from more than 100 government/private agencies.

30. LIGHT COMBAT HELICOPTER (LCH). The Light Combat

Helicopter (LCH) is a multirole combat helicopter being developed in
India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for use by the Indian
Air Force and the Indian Army. It can carry guns, rockets, missiles
and bombs on 04 Hard points.

31. Dhruv Dhruv is a utility helicopter developed and

manufactured by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) It
can carry Missiles, Rocket Pods, Torpedoes, Depth charges or Anti-
ship missiles. It can carry 12 passengers / 04 patients in stretchers
with 02 attendants

FOREIGN AIRCRAFT PAKISTAN