UPMSP Intermediate Military Science study plan

Sequence the major turning points of Indian military history from ancient campaigns to 1947, writing a dated timeline of at least 15 events

Explain how gunpowder, rifled muskets, railways and telegraph reshaped tactics, giving one concrete battle example for each

Distinguish the roles of the Army, Navy and Air Force and state the constitutional basis of civilian control over them

Name the command-level structure of the Indian Army (Army HQ, command, corps, division, brigade, battalion) in correct descending order

Compare the two World Wars in terms of Indian troop contribution, theatres of operation and strategic consequences for India

Describe the organisation and peacetime roles of the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, including one example of their humanitarian or disaster-relief deployment

Explain the rank hierarchy from sepoy to officer and identify which ranks are commissioned, junior commissioned and non-commissioned

Summarise the role of paramilitary and central armed police forces and how they differ from the regular armed forces

Define the qualities of military leadership and apply them to two short case narratives of your own construction

Explain the purpose and types of military discipline, including the difference between punitive and corrective measures

Execute and describe the standard drill commands for squad formations, turning and marching, in correct sequence

Read a four-figure and six-figure grid reference and convert between grid bearing and magnetic bearing given a stated declination

Interpret contour lines to identify a ridge, valley, spur and steep slope, and calculate an intervisibility judgement between two points

Describe the service rifle's main parts, the principle of operation and the safety rules for handling and cleaning

Explain the characteristics and battlefield role of at least four categories of military equipment such as artillery, armoured vehicles, radar and drones

Identify the ceremonial positions and honours rendered during a parade, including the salute and the march past

Map India's strategic neighbourhood, listing the principal security challenges on each border and the maritime domain

Explain the concept of nuclear deterrence and India's stated no-first-use posture

Describe how emerging technology such as drones, cyber operations and space-based assets changes the character of warfare

Outline the roles of the National Security Council and the Ministry of Defence in shaping defence policy

Demonstrate the correct sequence of steps for controlling bleeding, treating a fracture and managing a burn or heat casualty

Explain the purpose of a written physical fitness routine and design a weekly plan covering endurance, strength and mobility

Describe field craft essentials including camouflage and concealment, field signals, and selecting and occupying a patrol base

Classify disasters as natural or man-made and outline the phases of the disaster management cycle

Explain the structure and functions of civil defence organisation at district level and the role of volunteers during an alert

Describe how the armed forces contribute to nation building through infrastructure, education and disaster response

State the fundamental duties of citizens under the Constitution and connect each to a concrete civic action

Explain the significance of national symbols, days of remembrance and the idea of citizenship beyond rights

Compare entry routes into the armed forces for officers and other ranks, listing eligibility, selection stages and training duration for each

Summarise defence current affairs from the past twelve months, including one major exercise, one acquisition and one policy development

Recall key defence institutions and their roles, such as the NDA, IMA, OTA and service academies

Consolidate all ten domains into a revision checklist and identify the three weakest areas for final review