In the trenches: Women in the military

Armchair Strategist

English - September 18, 2020 15:30 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB
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Women in uniform are not a rarity in India -- think police and paramilitary services. However, when it comes women in the armed forces, we've been witness to milestones one at a time, the most recent one being the Supreme Court’s judgment earlier this year mandating all branches of the military to allow permanent commission for women.

In this special episode, we have with us Wg Cdr Anupama Joshi from the first ever batch of women commissioned in the Indian Armed Forces, and Flt Lt Mandy Hickson, a former fighter pilot with the Royal Air Force, to discuss experiences, attitudes, and combat roles.

Follow Flt Lt Mandy Hickson on Twitter:@MandyHickson
Follow Ritika Passi on Twitter: @ritika_passi
Follow Angad Singh on Twitter: @zone5aviation

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