The Indian Army is the largest branch of the Indian Armed Forces, with over 1.2 million active personnel and 960,000 reserve personnel. It originated from the British Indian Army and became the national army after independence. The President of India is the Supreme Commander, and it is commanded by the Chief of Army Staff. The Indian Army engages in tasks such as ensuring national security from external threats, providing aid during disasters, and participating in UN peacekeeping missions. It is organized into arms that conduct operations and services that provide logistics and administration. Notable recent operations include fighting in Kargil in 1999 and providing relief after natural disasters.