R-Day march: Army to display evolution of uniform & rifles

Marching contingents of Army soldiers will showcase how their uniforms and rifles have evolved since 1950s, on Republic Day. Mechanised columns will include “a mix of the vintage and modern” weapon systems and platforms, Delhi area chief of staff Major General Alok Kacker said. In the first of 6 Army contingents, Rajput Regiment soldiers will be seen wearing uniform of 1950s and carrying Lee-Enfield .303 rifles. Assam Regiment troops will be donning uniform from 1960s and .303 rifles. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE