War is often prosecuted in conjunction with other services, as also with para-military forces.
Indian Army is also involved in safeguarding disputed borders along mountainous and high altitude terrain.
Such deployment often leads to clashes arising out of political decisions and military compulsions.
India is also facing two nuclear nations; one of them operates below the thresh-hold, yet there can be nuclear weapons use.
The Army is also employed in aid to civil authority, natural calamitie.