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{{Infobox military unit | {{Infobox military unit | ||
|unit_name= Defence Security Corps | |unit_name= Defence Security Corps | ||
|image= | |image= DSC Insignia.svg | ||
|caption= Insignia of Defence Security Corps | |caption= [[Insignia]] of Defence Security Corps | ||
|dates= 25 February 1947 | |dates= 25 February 1947 – Present | ||
|country={{flag icon|India}} [[India]] | |country={{flag icon|India}} [[India]] | ||
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The '''Defence Security Corps''' (DSC), is a corps of the [[Indian Army]] responsible for providing security cover to the defence installations of the three services ([[Indian Army|Army]], [[Indian Navy|Navy]], [[Indian Air Force|Air Force]]) and other sensitive installations. The DSC troops are sanctioned and attached to various bases/installations to ensure protection against sabotage and pilferage. <ref name="DSCrole">{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=aw/UhtZ0gMiXTiOELhfKdg==&ParentID=W150Yfis3gVvGP/pJcV//w==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ== |title=DSC Role & Organisation, Indian Army website}}</ref> It is the sixth largest corps of the Army.<ref name= DSChistory >{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=cVyS3FVQr6N39QP4FGjgEg==&ParentID=5wmDekocmF5ThIB5RMPkWw==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ==|title=DSC History, Indian Army website}}</ref> | The '''Defence Security Corps''' ('''DSC'''), is a corps of the [[Indian Army]] responsible for providing security cover to the defence installations of the three services ([[Indian Army|Army]], [[Indian Navy|Navy]], [[Indian Air Force|Air Force]]) and other sensitive installations. The DSC troops are sanctioned and attached to various bases/installations to ensure protection against sabotage and pilferage. <ref name="DSCrole">{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=aw/UhtZ0gMiXTiOELhfKdg==&ParentID=W150Yfis3gVvGP/pJcV//w==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ== |title=DSC Role & Organisation, Indian Army website}}</ref> It is the sixth largest corps of the Army.<ref name= DSChistory >{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=cVyS3FVQr6N39QP4FGjgEg==&ParentID=5wmDekocmF5ThIB5RMPkWw==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ==|title=DSC History, Indian Army website}}</ref> | ||
Currently, the major sanction of DSC troops is for the Army and Air force installations. The Naval units and other user agencies have a sizeable deployment of this force.<ref name="DSCrole" /> | Currently, the major sanction of DSC troops is for the Army and Air force installations. The Naval units and other user agencies have a sizeable deployment of this force.<ref name="DSCrole" /> DSC troops also provide security to some of the [[Indian Ordnance Factories]], India's nuclear laboratories, and [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) establishments. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The DSC troops serve throughout the country also in the areas designated as field, high altitude, or operational areas. The DSC personnel perform duties and functions of armed security staff, static guards, searchers, escorts, and mobile patrols by night and day. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=aw/UhtZ0gMiXTiOELhfKdg==&ParentID=W150Yfis3gVvGP/pJcV//w==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ==|title=DSC Role & Organisation, Indian Army website}}</ref> DSC soldiers clad in either police khaki or military camouflage. DSC troops mainly consists of superannuated soldiers and Territorial Army personnel joined via re-enrollment or lateral transfer. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://164.100.158.23/dsc_enrolment.htm|title=Defence Service Corps (DSC) Enrolment}}</ref> DSC personnel are armed, and equipped and trained by the DSC Centre to deal with a range of situations. | The DSC troops serve throughout the country also in the areas designated as field, high altitude, or operational areas. The DSC personnel perform duties and functions of armed security staff, static guards, searchers, escorts, and mobile patrols by night and day. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=aw/UhtZ0gMiXTiOELhfKdg==&ParentID=W150Yfis3gVvGP/pJcV//w==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ==|title=DSC Role & Organisation, Indian Army website}}</ref> DSC soldiers clad in either police khaki or military camouflage. DSC troops mainly consists of superannuated soldiers and Territorial Army personnel joined via re-enrollment or lateral transfer. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://164.100.158.23/dsc_enrolment.htm|title=Defence Service Corps (DSC) Enrolment}}</ref> DSC personnel are armed, and equipped and trained by the DSC Centre to deal with a range of situations. | ||
The DSC Centre, DSC Records, and PAO (DSC) is located in the city of [[Kannur]], [[ Kerala]], on the road to [[Payyambalam Beach]]. The area is a part of the [[Cannanore Cantonment]] | The DSC Centre, DSC Records, and PAO (DSC) is located in the city of [[Kannur]], [[ Kerala]], on the road to [[Payyambalam Beach]]. The area is a part of the [[Cannanore Cantonment]]. The DSC center at [[Kannur]] is the mother depot to all [[platoons]] in the constitution. <ref name="DSCdetailed" /> | ||
==Motto== | ==Motto== | ||