Ramban : 15 Jan 2024 Army Day is celebrated on 15 Jan every year, in recognition of Field Marshal K M Cariappa (then a Lieutenant General) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India. To commemorate this day, Indian Army celebrated 76th Army Day with full zeal at Dharmund, Batote in a solemn ceremony wreath were laid by the GOC CIF (Delta) and troops of the garrison to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens. The General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) extended his greetings to all ranks of the Force and exhorted them to strive towards greater glory and success with self-belief and pride in their profession, Army and the Nation.