Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Indian Air Force?

• A. The Indian Air Force is divided into ten commands as of 2020.
• B. The purpose of the operational command is to hold military operations using aircraft within its area of responsibility.
• C. Functional commands have to maintain all aircrafts and ensure that they are ready for warfare.
• D. The two important training centres are located in Chennai and Kolkata.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Functional commands have to maintain all aircrafts and ensure that they are ready for warfare.

The prime responsibility of the Air Force is to secure the Indian airspace and conduct aerial warfare during times of conflict.

The Air Force is divided into seven commands as of 2020. Among these, five are operational commands, and it is their task to hold military operations using aircrafts within their area of responsibility. The other two are functional commands, and they maintain all aircrafts and ensure that they are ready for warfare.

The two important training centres are located in Bangalore and Hyderabad.