Army Ordnance Corps (India)
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| Army Ordnance Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | April 8, 1775 [1] |
| Country |  British Raj India |
| Allegiance |  British Indian Army India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Role | Material and Logistic Support |
| Anniversaries | 8 April [2] |
| Engagements | World War I World War II Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 Sino-Indian War of 1962 Indo-Pak War of 1965 Indo-Pak War of 1971 1999 Kargil Conflict |
| Website | Indian Army Ordnance Corps Official Site |
| Commanders | |
| Director General Ordnance Services | Lieutenant General Amit Sarin, AVSM, SM, VSM |
| Colonel Commandant | Lieutenant General Amit Sarin, AVSM, SM, VSM |
The Army Ordnance Corps, (abbreviated as AOC), is an active corps of Indian Army and a major formation responsible to provide the material and logistics support to the Indian Army during war and peace. The history of ordnance corps dates back to 18th century emerging as one of the oldest formations of Indian Army.
Contents
History
Pre-independence
The history of Army Ordnance Corps started with the establishment of 'Board of Ordnance' on April 8, 1775 by the British East India Company.
Post-independence
Role and function
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Regimental insignia
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Crest
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Flag
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Colours
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Army Ordnance Corps Centre
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References
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