3 CORPS
3 CORPS The 3 Corps was a formation of the Indian Army during World War I. It was formed in Mesopotamia. Prior to the reorganization of the British and Indian forces in Mesopotamia, it was designated as the Tigris Corps. A new III Corps was formed in the Second World War for service in South East Asia. After the independence of India, a new III Corps was raised by the Indian Army in the 1980s. It is based at Dimapur in north east of India and contains mountain formations and is tasked for use in any future Indian war against China. The sleeve patch of this Corps is red horizontal striped patch intersected with a white stripe in the background. On top a pair of crossed Naga spears and sword in the middle are displayed.