By Nitesh Kotal, (V)

THE ARMY

The Army is the most important for our country as it keeps its people safe. A soldier’s duty is very tough as all 24 hours he is on duty, either at the China border, or the high mountains of Kargil and Siachen, or in the hot climate of Rajasthan. He is surrounded by danger, but he is not scared to give up his life for his country. A soldier is very strong and can be depended on. He is ‘The Iron Man’. Army training is very tough. The men are made to climb rocks, mountains, cross rivers with the help of ropes or planks, learn to live in jungles, crawl on the ground for long distances and carry heavy loads. The Indian Army is the world’s best army and the second largest in the world.