India. "The Force Multiplier" Remount Veterinary Corps
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14.12.2019
On December 14, 2019, India Post issued a postage stamp dedicated to the Indian Army Remount Veterinary Corps.
The Remount Veterinary Corps is one of the oldest parts of the Indian army, it was established in 1779 in Bengal as a stud farm. The corps has a rich history, its motto is "Service to animals is our duty". The main task of the Remount Veterinary Corps for several centuries was the breeding and training of animals for the needs of the army. The strength, endurance and loyalty of the animals turned them into a formidable military force that multiplied the power of the Indian army. Therefore, the series called "The Force Multiplier".
The Remount Veterinary Corps is one of the oldest parts of the Indian army, it was established in 1779 in Bengal as a stud farm. The corps has a rich history, its motto is "Service to animals is our duty". The main task of the Remount Veterinary Corps for several centuries was the breeding and training of animals for the needs of the army. The strength, endurance and loyalty of the animals turned them into a formidable military force that multiplied the power of the Indian army. Therefore, the series called "The Force Multiplier".
Today, the Remount Veterinary Corps is actively involved in scientific breeding and rearing, as well as specialized training of horses, mules and dogs and their transfer to the Indian army as a means of reinforcement. The Corps provides full veterinary support for army animals, and is also actively involved in several high-tech applied research projects in the field of veterinary medicine.
The soldiers of the Remount Veterinary Corps, together with their silent associates, participated in both world wars and local military conflicts for many years. They showed valor and dedication not only on the battlefields, but also in peacetime, participating in search and rescue operations during natural disasters: earthquakes, floods and tsunamis. The Remount Veterinary Corps has also made a significant contribution to India's peacekeeping efforts as part of the Indian UN contingent, participating in many humanitarian missions around the world.
It should also be noted that the equestrian divisions of the Remount Veterinary Corps have played a vital role in the development of Indian equestrian sports. Army horses perform excellently in a variety of equestrian sports.
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