It is important to keep armed forces busy and well- mobilized to maintain them battle- ready, thus, their peace-time functions also have a strategic dimension. Elaborate.

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The answer will discuss the role of army during peace time and its various dimensions. Army takes part in infrastructure development, disaster management, representing the country in various sports and international events, exercises with various other nations’ armed forces and Peacekeeping in various parts of the world, internal security during unrest, Research and Development etc. 

Then discuss the +ve implications of these practices. 

End the answer with proper conclusion.