SUPPORTING SERVICES, ROLE & TASKS
1.Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Role & Tasks. The major role of EME is repair, recovery and maintenance of all vehicles, arms,
electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment.
2.Army Service Corps
Role & Tasks. ASC is responsible for: –
(a) The supply and provision of ration to the Army during peace and war.
(b) To provide fuel oil and lubricants to the entire Army.
(c) To provide transport for conveyance of troops during movement.
(d) Transportation of heavy equipment and machineries including ammunition during war.
3. Army Medical Corps
Role & Tasks. It provides medical facilities during war as well as in peace stations to troops and their
families.
4. Army Dental Corps
Role & Tasks. This Corps provides dental hygiene and treatment to the soldiers.
5. Military Nursing Service
Role & Tasks. They provide nursing and care to the sick and wounded army personnel.
6. Army Ordinance Corps
Role & Tasks – It is responsible to provide equipment support to the Army during war & peace which
are not the responsibility of ASC, AMC and that of ENGINEERS.
7. Remount and Veterinary Corps
Role & Tasks – It deals with caring and training of animals. It is employed with Army Supply Corps
for transportations of Weapons, ammunitions, explosives, stores in forward area where vehicles cannot be employed economically.
8. Military Farms
Role & Tasks – They provide the Indian Army with dairy products and fodder for the animals
maintained by the Army.
9. Army Education Corps
Role & Tasks – AEC is responsible for imparting Military & Civil education to troops which helps them in passing promotion exams required in their career and profession. They impart higher education to JCOs and NCOs.
10. Corps of Military Police
Role & Tasks – Its role is to provide security to Army personnel and their families and maintain law
and order in the Army area. It also helps in movement of men, material and vehicles during peace or war.
11. Judge Advocate General Branch
Role & Tasks – Deals with Justice System and legal matters relating to all Arms, Services and
branches of the Armed Forces.
12. Military Engineering Services
Role & Tasks– They are responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of all works,
buildings, airfields, dock installations and also with accessory services for the Army.
13. Border Roads Organisation
Role & Tasks – Their main purpose is to create national highways, airfields, buildings and bridges.
14. Army Pioneer Corps
Role & Tasks – Civilian labour is either not available or it is not required for security reasons. The
Pioneer Corps provides disciplined and well trained manpower for load carriage. They are mostly committed in operational areas during war.