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During our Bharat Darshan,  we got to have a week long attachment with Indian Army. We experienced the life in a typical army camp at frontier locations. Being student of anthropology, I noted down some points from anthropological lens. My mentor Karandeep sir helped me in framing and organising my learnings and insights. Anthropological Perspectives on an Army Station : Sub-Culture: An army station forms a distinct sub-culture within the larger societal framework, governed by its unique rules, regulations, and morals. Though embedded within the broader culture, its insular nature and specialized functions set it apart, creating a unique identity. Bada Khana: This communal dining experience, where officers and jawans eat together, challenges the strict hierarchies typically found in military settings. Radcliffe Brown's structural-functionalist lens might interpret this as a temporary suspension of rigid roles, fostering informal interactions and personal connections. Caste Regime