Indian Territorial Army
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The Territorial Army in India (commonly referred to as TA in India) is based on the British Territorial Army. It was raised on 9 October 1949[1]
It is an organization of volunteers who receive military training for a few days in a year so that in case of an emergency they can be mobilized for the defence of the country.
It is a second line of defense after the Regular Indian Army; the Indian Territorial Army is not a profession, occupation or a source of employment. It is only meant for those people who are already in mainstay civilian professions, in fact, gainful employment or self-employment in a civil profession is a pre-requisite for joining the Territorial Army.
Many famous Indians have been members of this unique force, including Brigadier K P Singh Deo, former Cabinet Minister, Captain Rao Birendra Singh, former Chief Minister of the State of Haryana, and various present Ministers, Legislators and serving senior civil officers and professionals.
The Territorial Army is equivalent to the US National Guard.
