To remove residual colonial dress customs, Army brings in Bandis, battle jackets
It has also dropped the use of archaic terminology such as ‘Royal’. The guidelines in the booklet are a reaffirmation of institutional identity and represent the values, ethos and dignity of the force.Among the changes is the introduction of a closed-neck coat, commonly known as a Bandi jacket, to be worn over a full-sleeved shirt with matching formal trousers and closed footwear. But Reviewing Officers will not carry swords on parade.The Army has also introduced a new winter working dress featuring a Battle Jacket, which will gradually replace the existing jersey-based winter uniform (Dress 3A) by June 2029.
- ▪It has also dropped the use of archaic terminology such as ‘Royal’.
- ▪The guidelines in the booklet are a reaffirmation of institutional identity and represent the values, ethos and dignity of the force.Among the changes is the introduction of a closed-neck coat, commonly known as a Bandi jacket, to be worn o
- ▪But Reviewing Officers will not carry swords on parade.The Army has also introduced a new winter working dress featuring a Battle Jacket, which will gradually replace the existing jersey-based winter uniform (Dress 3A) by June 2029.
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News/Defence News/To remove residual colonial dress customs, Army brings in Bandis, battle jackets; use of swords limited, archaic terminology like ‘Royal’ droppedTo remove residual colonial dress customs, Army brings in Bandis, battle jackets; use of swords limited, archaic terminology like ‘Royal’ droppedSurendra Singh / TNN / Jun 15, 2026, 06:40 ISTCommentsShareAA+Text SizeSmallMediumLarge - NEW DELHI: In a significant move aimed at reinforcing an indigenous identity in the force, Indian Army has introduced ‘Army Uniforms–2026’, a revised dress regulation booklet that progressively removes residual colonial-era practices, terminology and non-essential accoutrements.The booklet has done away with the mandatory carrying of swords by Reviewing Officers and the use of pouch belts with…
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