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How many flight officers are there in Indian Air Force?
On 26 January 2002, Singh became the first and so far, only five-star rank officer of the IAF….
| Indian Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 139,576 active personnel 140,000 reserve personnel Approx 1,850+ aircraft |
| Part of | Indian Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Integrated Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi |
Does the Indian Air Force provide food to its officers?
These officers messes of Indian Army, Air Force and Navy does provide food for officers staying with their families if required for nominal prices. Many officers prefer to dine in the officer mess to avoid cooking and to save the time.
What are the best facilities given to Indian Armed Forces officers?
Also family of commissioned officer gets medical benefits. After retiring also officers and their families get free medical services for a nominal one time payment. Second best facility given to Indian armed forces officers is the canteen facility given by the government. Day by day prices of all grocery and FMCG items are increasing continuously.
Why do you want to join the Indian Air Force?
So chores are easier. Later on with increase in seniority one could have people given by IAF working at home which is a liberty of only the richest in civil life. Also air force officers society is very social with regular parties and ample sports and recreational facilities.
Where do officers live when they become flying officers?
They generally live in OMQ, Officers Married Quarters. Sometimes husbands go on TD, to other station or base but wives stay at that station. TD is generally short duration. Don’t worry, if you have someone in your sight who is soon going to be a Flying Officer, he won’t fly away, he will stay with you.