The Indian Ex Servicemen Movement -- hereafter referred to as IESM -- is an All India Federation of Ex Servicemen's organizations and also, any individual Military Veterans who wish to join it. The term 'Military Veterans' refers to retired personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.

We, the Ex Servicemen of India, resolve to come under one umbrella in a unified federal structure at National, State and District levels in order to:

• Promote intellectual and knowledge-based growth of ESM fraternity.
• Actively promote and support welfare and interest of ESM to ensure that they get a just and fair place in IESM.
• Provide a unified voice to all ESM of India on issues of national interest.
• Act as a forum of discussions of problems and vital needs of ESM, which may arise from time to time.
• Ensure welfare of ESM Widows, as also those ESM who are injured or carry any war-wounds.
• Bring all Ex Servicemen of India under one umbrella through a spirit of camaraderie and fraternity to make them a strong and influential segment of Indian society.
• Play a constructive role in nation building activities.