The hardwork of Army Ordanance Corps (AOC) was shown in the movie 'The AOC Story', screened here on Friday at Shaurya Smarak.
Directed by Mazahir Raheem, the film was produced by Film Division of India. It is to be noted that every day movies based on the bravery of the Indian army, air force, navy and police is being screened at Shaurya Smarak. The regular film screening is being organised as a tribute to their contributions and their sacrifices.
The Army Ordnance Corps (abbreviated as AOC) is an active corps of the Indian Army and a major formation responsible for providing material and logistical support to the Indian Army during war and peace.
The history of the Ordnance Corps dates back to the 18th century, which makes it one of the oldest formations of the Indian Army.
The Army Ordnance Corps main responsibility is to provide material and logistics support to the Indian Army and, if required, to the Navy and Air Force during war and peace.
The inventory Army Ordnance Corps is responsible ranges from clothing to vehicles, equipment and munitions bullets, artillery shells, missiles, The supply of fuel, fodder, and medicines are maintained by the Indian Army Service Corps, the Military Farms Service/Army Remount and Veterinary Corps and the Army Medical Corps respectively.
