Acquisition of historical knowledge, especially of military history is indispensable to the making of an officer at all levels of his profession. The vision of the department is to produce officers who can comprehend the historical forces and developments which have shaped and are still shaping the lives of the people nationally, regionally, continentally and globally. This way, they will be better placed to command men and manage resources as they go out into the field. Equipped with historical insight, understanding and perception of societal developments in a wide range of environments, the History and International Studies graduate officer will be especially helpful in various departments of the military profession namely: administration, intelligence service, field operations, diplomatic service, peace-keeping and the broader demands of the society.