Indian Army implements common uniform for Brigadier and above ranks

New Delhi: Officers of Indian Army above the rank of Brigadier will now Don a common uniform irrespective of the parent cadre and initial appointment. Indian Army has implemented a new common uniform regulation for its senior officers.

The step is intended to bring about common identity. The decision was taken after detailed deliberations during the recently-concluded Army Commanders Conference and extensive consultations with all stakeholders.

Officers said, senior officers of flag rank will now have common headgear, shoulder rank badges, gorget patches, belt and shoes. The flag-rank officers will now not wear any lanyard.

The step has been taken to promote and strengthen common identity and approach in service matters amongst senior leadership beyond the boundaries of regiments, officials said. Brigadier and above officers are those who have already commanded units and battalions and are mostly posted at headquarters or establishments where officers from all arms and services work and function together.

A standard uniform will ensure a common identity for all senior-rank officers and reflect the true ethos of the Indian Army, officials said. There is no change in the uniform worn by Colonels and officers below that rank, Army officials said.

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