Army Ordnance Corps (India)
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The Army Ordnance Corps (abbreviated as AOC) is an active corps of the Indian Army and a major formation responsible for providing material and logistical support to the Indian Army during war and peace.[4][5]
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Army Ordnance Corps | |
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Active | April 8, 1775; 249 years ago (1775-04-08)[1] |
Country | India (1947–present) |
Allegiance | Republic of India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Role | Material and logistic support |
Motto(s) | Shastra Se Shakti English: Strength Through Arms |
Colors | Navy blue & Red |
Anniversaries | 8 April[2] |
Engagements | Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 Sino-Indian War of 1962 Indo-Pak War of 1965 Indo-Pak War of 1971 1999 Kargil Conflict |
Website | indianarmy.nic.in |
Commanders | |
Director General Ordnance Services | Lieutenant General Suresh Chandra Tandi |
Colonel Commandant | Lt. Gen. Suresh Chandra Tandi[3] |
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