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As if Chinese are super soldiers and they can fight India in Himalayas, too many scared guys having group therapy here.
Armed forces knows the situation and they have assessed the situation and are preparing for it. How can India ignore its number one enemy China??
China factor plays an important factor in Indian policies.
Armed forces knows the situation and they have assessed the situation and are preparing for it. How can India ignore its number one enemy China??
China factor plays an important factor in Indian policies.
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Indian army launches facebook page.
Indian Army Launches Facebook Page - MediaNama
so like it guys..
Indian Army Launches Facebook Page - MediaNama
so like it guys..
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I agree with you joe,army's situation is pathetic.Lack of infrastructure,near obsolete standard rifle,Need new gen infantry ATGMs,No artillery,Need upgrade on ICVs,Except deployment of brahmos no real theatre ballistic missiles are being fielded.We need an extended range prahar or ISKANDER asap.Our supply dumps and bases are under threat from massed chinese ballistic missiles,we need longer range ABM systems like s-500 or david's sling.Our complicated regional sector based command structure is obsolete,needs major reorganization.
But on the good side our airforce is becoming powerful with each day and is qualitatively reaching peak.
Our navy has done best.
But i agree with u completely when u say army state is dismal.If **** hits the fan,as always babus will watch and lecture and our brave junior officers will have to do their best to save the day with their blood just like in kargil.
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BORDER PERSONNEL MEETING WITH CHINA AT BUMLA : 30 May 2013
Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) with China was held today (30 May 2013 ) at Maitrey Sthal,Bumla, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. The Indian Delegation was led by Brig J S Rajpurohit and the Chinese delegation was led by Col Tang Fucheng, Sector Commander from Tsona Dzong. Mutual cooperation and maintenance of peace on the borders was discussed during the meeting.
Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) with China was held today (30 May 2013 ) at Maitrey Sthal,Bumla, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. The Indian Delegation was led by Brig J S Rajpurohit and the Chinese delegation was led by Col Tang Fucheng, Sector Commander from Tsona Dzong. Mutual cooperation and maintenance of peace on the borders was discussed during the meeting.
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nsurgency first erupted in India in Nagaland in 1956 when Angami Zaphu Phizo led Naga National Council started armed struggle. In 1966, the same story was repeated when Mizoram went up in flames. The Army units initially inducted to control the situation suffered heavy casualties. It was then realised that troops suffered avoidable casualties because of inadequate training for such operations.
A pressing need was felt to appropriately condition Infantry battalions earmarked for Counter Insurgency Operations before induction. Under the directions of Lt Gen (later Field Marshal) SHFJ Manekshaw, MC, then General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, a decision was taken to establish a School to meet this much needed requirement. Accordingly, in 1967, Lieutenant Colonel (later Lt Gen) Mathew Thomas, established an adhoc Jungle Training School at Mynkre near Jowai (Shillong). In September 1968, this was designated as Eastern Command Counter Insurgency Training School.
Later the school was re-located at Vairengte in Mizoram and on 01 May 1970 started functioning as Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare (CIJW) School with Brigadier (later Lt Gen) Mathew Thomas as the founder Commandant.
On 01 August 1971, the School was placed in suspended animation in view of the impending Indo-Pak War. The Headquarters of the School provided the nucleus for Kilo Force and saw action in Operation ‘JACKPOT’ in erstwhile East Pakistan. The then Commandant, Brigadier (later Lt Gen) Anand Swarup, was awarded Maha Vir Chakra for his indomitable courage and leadership. In 1972, the School reverted back to its basic role and has grown in stature and strength successfully. Over the years progressive upgradations in all facilities has enabled CIJW School to carve a unique niche for itself.
The CIJW School presently, has over the years grown from a small training establishment for the Indian Army to a World Class Premier Training Institution. Today there is a long list of Foreign Armies that are lined up to send their contingents to train at the School. In addition the Army Headquarters receives innumerable requests from all CAPFs and PMF for training their contingents at the CIJW School. The IHQ of MoD (Army) has very appropriately nominated CIJW School as a Centre of Excellence in the field of Sub Conventional Operations. A major training asset of the School is the availability of most suitable terrain around it. The jungles provide the exclusivity that any training establishment longs for. The School has also designed an area that is akin to the terrain obtaining in J&K for imparting realistic training.
The Institution has so far trained over approximately six thousand officers, nearly twelve thousand JCOs and over two lakh personnel below officers rank. In addition 1,562 foreign students from as many as thirty countries have also undergone Counter Insurgency training here.
The essence of practical training is reinforced in the School’s training areas reminding constantly that while serving in the Armed Forces soldiers have no choice but to train and equip to combat terrorism. If not, they may end up training all their lives for a conventional war they may never fight, but fight a war all their lives for which they were never trained.
Training at the School is demanding - it is more of mental robustness than physical endurance he stresses. Dexterity, fitness alertness, marksmanship and innovativeness are among few attributes this great School instills.
International Interface for CI / CT Training. To understand and combat the growing menace of terrorism, armies world over are required to interface with each other so that they learn from each others experiences. Over the last few years the School has been the preferred destination for foreign visits, because of the tremendous experience of the Indian Army in combating the scourge of insurgency. It is a matter of pride that till date 400 Officers and 1162 Soldiers from 30 countries have undergone training at the school. In addition a large number of foreign delegations have been hosted by the School.
During the last four decades, it has blossomed into a ‘Centre of Excellence’, a rich repository of knowledge in the field of Sub Conventional Warfare. The School has, through continuous excellence, carved a place for itself in the global map. Hundreds of foreign soldiers from over 30 countries have trained at the School and the list is ever growing. CIJW School has transformed the ‘Gateway to Mizoram’ into a much sought after place by foreign Armies. The professionalism demonstrated by the instructors of the School is unmatched and has enabled this unique institution to live up to its Credo - “Fight the Guerrilla Like a Guerrilla”.
Trainees practicing on the Artificial Rock Climbing Wall
A pressing need was felt to appropriately condition Infantry battalions earmarked for Counter Insurgency Operations before induction. Under the directions of Lt Gen (later Field Marshal) SHFJ Manekshaw, MC, then General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, a decision was taken to establish a School to meet this much needed requirement. Accordingly, in 1967, Lieutenant Colonel (later Lt Gen) Mathew Thomas, established an adhoc Jungle Training School at Mynkre near Jowai (Shillong). In September 1968, this was designated as Eastern Command Counter Insurgency Training School.
Later the school was re-located at Vairengte in Mizoram and on 01 May 1970 started functioning as Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare (CIJW) School with Brigadier (later Lt Gen) Mathew Thomas as the founder Commandant.
On 01 August 1971, the School was placed in suspended animation in view of the impending Indo-Pak War. The Headquarters of the School provided the nucleus for Kilo Force and saw action in Operation ‘JACKPOT’ in erstwhile East Pakistan. The then Commandant, Brigadier (later Lt Gen) Anand Swarup, was awarded Maha Vir Chakra for his indomitable courage and leadership. In 1972, the School reverted back to its basic role and has grown in stature and strength successfully. Over the years progressive upgradations in all facilities has enabled CIJW School to carve a unique niche for itself.
The CIJW School presently, has over the years grown from a small training establishment for the Indian Army to a World Class Premier Training Institution. Today there is a long list of Foreign Armies that are lined up to send their contingents to train at the School. In addition the Army Headquarters receives innumerable requests from all CAPFs and PMF for training their contingents at the CIJW School. The IHQ of MoD (Army) has very appropriately nominated CIJW School as a Centre of Excellence in the field of Sub Conventional Operations. A major training asset of the School is the availability of most suitable terrain around it. The jungles provide the exclusivity that any training establishment longs for. The School has also designed an area that is akin to the terrain obtaining in J&K for imparting realistic training.
The Institution has so far trained over approximately six thousand officers, nearly twelve thousand JCOs and over two lakh personnel below officers rank. In addition 1,562 foreign students from as many as thirty countries have also undergone Counter Insurgency training here.
The essence of practical training is reinforced in the School’s training areas reminding constantly that while serving in the Armed Forces soldiers have no choice but to train and equip to combat terrorism. If not, they may end up training all their lives for a conventional war they may never fight, but fight a war all their lives for which they were never trained.
Training at the School is demanding - it is more of mental robustness than physical endurance he stresses. Dexterity, fitness alertness, marksmanship and innovativeness are among few attributes this great School instills.
International Interface for CI / CT Training. To understand and combat the growing menace of terrorism, armies world over are required to interface with each other so that they learn from each others experiences. Over the last few years the School has been the preferred destination for foreign visits, because of the tremendous experience of the Indian Army in combating the scourge of insurgency. It is a matter of pride that till date 400 Officers and 1162 Soldiers from 30 countries have undergone training at the school. In addition a large number of foreign delegations have been hosted by the School.
During the last four decades, it has blossomed into a ‘Centre of Excellence’, a rich repository of knowledge in the field of Sub Conventional Warfare. The School has, through continuous excellence, carved a place for itself in the global map. Hundreds of foreign soldiers from over 30 countries have trained at the School and the list is ever growing. CIJW School has transformed the ‘Gateway to Mizoram’ into a much sought after place by foreign Armies. The professionalism demonstrated by the instructors of the School is unmatched and has enabled this unique institution to live up to its Credo - “Fight the Guerrilla Like a Guerrilla”.
Trainees practicing on the Artificial Rock Climbing Wall
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MONUSCO PEACEKEEPERS FREE STUDENTS IN NORTH KIVU, DR CONGO:05 JUNE 2013
Efforts of peacekeepers of INDBATT 2 of North Kivu Brigade resulted in rescue of 12 innocent students from M23 rebels at Kiwanja in Rutshuru territory of North Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo.
Continuing its atrocities on the local population, M23 rebels apprehended 20 innocent civilians including 12 students of Butrande Secondary School, Kiwanja on 05 Jun 2013, on suspicion of having links with banditry activities in the area. The faith on MONUSCO by the local population was reposed, when a delegation of local community leaders and Children Parliament an NGO, approached Indian Army Company Operating Base (COB), Kiwanja for the safe release of these innocent people.
On receipt of this information, the Indian Army contingent swung into action and a team was formed to ensure safe release of the arrested civilians. The Company Commander incorporated the locality chiefs and other influential people of the area and through them passed a strong message to the armed group for the release of innocent civilians especially the students.
This resulted in immediate release of two students within five hours of their arrest and after the sustained efforts, negotiations and robust posture of MONUSCO remaining ten students were also released safely on the second day.
The NGO, Childrens Parliament and locals of Kiwanja appreciated the assistance by MONUSCO peacekeepers for rescue of local civilians. The efforts of the North Kivu Indian Brigade have further strengthened the confidence and faith of locals in UN peacekeepers for providing a helping hand and ensure a secure environment.
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Army rescuing stranded pilgrims in rain-battered Uttarakhand
Lucknow : Hundreds of pilgrims, cut off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli following incessant rains and landslides, were Monday evacuated to safer places by Indian Army troops, a defence spokesman said. Further evacuation was disrupted due to extensive landslides in the area.
Food, medical aid and shelter has been provided to hundreds of stranded pilgrims in the area between Govindghat and Joshimath, the spokesman told IANS.
Following incessant rainfall and flash floods in various regions of Uttarakhand, the army has been providing continuous humanitarian aid to thousands of pilgrims since late Saturday, he said.
Army assistance centres have been established at Harsil, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Joshimath, Govindghat, Hanuman Chetti and Darchula Sunday to provide information, medical aid, food and water to stranded and hungry pilgrims.
The army has launched a dozen reconnaissance parties to inaccessible areas to obtain first-hand information. Five columns, each comprising around approximately 125 troops, are already in location to provide assistance on ground, while another 10 columns have been kept on stand-by to move at short notice to flood-affected areas.
The army mobilized these columns without waiting for any request from civil administration, said the spokesman.
Army teams provided succour to paramilitary personnel at Sela in Pithoragarh district and detachment of mules at Gauri Kund near Kedarnath, the spokesman said.
In addition, eight Quick Reaction Medical teams have established medical aid posts at Rudraprayag, Joshimath, Govindghat and Darchula to provide immediate life-saving medical assistance, he added.
At least 11 people were dead and another 50 were missing in the heavy downpour that began Saturday night and has continued for the past two days. The met department has forecast more thunder showers in the hill state.
Indian Defence News - Army rescuing stranded pilgrims in rain-battered Uttarakhand
Lucknow : Hundreds of pilgrims, cut off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli following incessant rains and landslides, were Monday evacuated to safer places by Indian Army troops, a defence spokesman said. Further evacuation was disrupted due to extensive landslides in the area.
Food, medical aid and shelter has been provided to hundreds of stranded pilgrims in the area between Govindghat and Joshimath, the spokesman told IANS.
Following incessant rainfall and flash floods in various regions of Uttarakhand, the army has been providing continuous humanitarian aid to thousands of pilgrims since late Saturday, he said.
Army assistance centres have been established at Harsil, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Joshimath, Govindghat, Hanuman Chetti and Darchula Sunday to provide information, medical aid, food and water to stranded and hungry pilgrims.
The army has launched a dozen reconnaissance parties to inaccessible areas to obtain first-hand information. Five columns, each comprising around approximately 125 troops, are already in location to provide assistance on ground, while another 10 columns have been kept on stand-by to move at short notice to flood-affected areas.
The army mobilized these columns without waiting for any request from civil administration, said the spokesman.
Army teams provided succour to paramilitary personnel at Sela in Pithoragarh district and detachment of mules at Gauri Kund near Kedarnath, the spokesman said.
In addition, eight Quick Reaction Medical teams have established medical aid posts at Rudraprayag, Joshimath, Govindghat and Darchula to provide immediate life-saving medical assistance, he added.
At least 11 people were dead and another 50 were missing in the heavy downpour that began Saturday night and has continued for the past two days. The met department has forecast more thunder showers in the hill state.
Indian Defence News - Army rescuing stranded pilgrims in rain-battered Uttarakhand
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In ensuring the mandate of protection of civilians, North Kivu Indian Brigade peacekeepers removed illegal tax collection point established by an Armed Group in Masisi territory of North Kivu.Based on inputs from locals regarding incidences of illegal tax collection by armed groups in area Kibati of Masisi territory,the North Kivu Indian Brigade's INDIAN BATTALION-3 Temporary Operating Base (TOB) located at Kashebere launched Quick Reaction Force (QRFs) to verify but the same could not be corroborated as armed group cadres used to run away and hide in adjoining forests prior to arrival of QRFs.
On 28 June 2013, a strong patrol of 18 Indian peacekeepers of INDIAN BATTALION - 3 under an officer was launched before first light to surprise negative elements and catch them red handed. The patrol reached Kibati area during the peak period of civilian movement and encountered four armed cadres of Movement Action Congolese (MAC) on the road extorting illegal tax money from civilians passing through the area.
The QRF Commander confronted the armed cadres and instructed them to stop collection of illegal tax and move out of the area immediately. A standoff ensued and appreciating the situation QRF took an offensive posture including cocking of weapons showing clear intent. Observing the firm stand of MONUSCO Blue helmets, the armed cadres moved out of the area.
Later a stern message was conveyed by the QRF commander to Armed Group’s through CONGOLESE NATIONAL POLICE (PNC) and prominent villagers that such activities against civilians will not be accepted. The swift response and robust action by MONUSCO's Indian peacekeepers to remove illegal tax collection points by armed groupswas very well appreciated by the locals in the area.The North Kivu Brigade Blue Helmets continue to patrol and dominate the entire area of responsibility to prevent any such illegal activities by armed group cadres.
These round the clock patrolling of sensitive areas by peacekeepers have further strengthened the faith of local Congolese in UN peacekeepers for ensuring a secure environment in the area.
On 28 June 2013, a strong patrol of 18 Indian peacekeepers of INDIAN BATTALION - 3 under an officer was launched before first light to surprise negative elements and catch them red handed. The patrol reached Kibati area during the peak period of civilian movement and encountered four armed cadres of Movement Action Congolese (MAC) on the road extorting illegal tax money from civilians passing through the area.
The QRF Commander confronted the armed cadres and instructed them to stop collection of illegal tax and move out of the area immediately. A standoff ensued and appreciating the situation QRF took an offensive posture including cocking of weapons showing clear intent. Observing the firm stand of MONUSCO Blue helmets, the armed cadres moved out of the area.
Later a stern message was conveyed by the QRF commander to Armed Group’s through CONGOLESE NATIONAL POLICE (PNC) and prominent villagers that such activities against civilians will not be accepted. The swift response and robust action by MONUSCO's Indian peacekeepers to remove illegal tax collection points by armed groupswas very well appreciated by the locals in the area.The North Kivu Brigade Blue Helmets continue to patrol and dominate the entire area of responsibility to prevent any such illegal activities by armed group cadres.
These round the clock patrolling of sensitive areas by peacekeepers have further strengthened the faith of local Congolese in UN peacekeepers for ensuring a secure environment in the area.
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAJAN BAKHSHI TAKES OVER AS
GOC-IN-C, CENTRAL COMMAND
Lieutenant General Rajan Bakhshi was commissioned into 17 HORSE on 21 Dec 1975. The General Officer is an alumnus of St. Xavier’s High School, Delhi, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and a graduate from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
Lieutenant General Rajan Bakhshi has had extensive operational experience in varied appointments in all kinds of terrain configurations. He has served in all the Strike Corps’ of the Indian Army. The General Officer commanded an Armoured Regiment and an Armoured Brigade as part of an elite Armoured Division on the Western Front. He went on to command an Infantry Division in the Western Theatre and a Corps in High Altitude Area which includes the highest battlefield in the world.
While on staff, the General Officer has had the experience of serving as a Logistics Staff Officer of a Mountain Brigade deployed in High Altitude Area, Brigade Major of an Armoured Brigade and Colonel General Staff of an elite Armoured Division during OP PARAKARAM. He has also held Senior Staff Appointments at the Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), besides serving on instructional assignments at the National Defence Academy Khadakwasla and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
Lieutenant General Rajan Bakhshi takes over as GOC-in-C, Central Command on 01 July 2013. The Army Commander said on his arrival that Army rescue and relief operations in Uttarakhand would continue as hither to fore. The Army Commander would be visiting Uttarakhand to take stock of the situation.
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ARMY SPORTS INSTITUTE, PUNE. Sprawling across 73 acres, the infrastructure project of Army Sports Institute (ASI), Pune has been constructed at a cost of approx Rs 30 crores. It is the only sports institute of its kind in the country today and boasts of one of the best training as well as Sports Medicine setup. A Boys Sports Company (BSC) has been integrated with ASI, Pune for selection and nurturing of young talent in the selected disciplines. The Node is designed to train 265 sportsmen in following seven sports disciplines:-
ARCHERY. It is equipped with the 30m indoor range, tournament outdoor range and world class coaching facilities.
ATHLETICS. It has multi-surface 2 km long cross training track, cinder practice track and stadium with synthetic tournament track.
BOXING. It is equipped with the indoor training hall, two tournament rings and four practice rings along with a dedicated gym & world class coaching facilities.
DIVING. It has dry training facilities, diving pool with viewers gallery, 50m racing pool, warm up pool, sauna bath and audio visual room.
FENCING It has been introduced since yr 2008 with world class infrastructure created with nine pistes for foil, epee and sabre.
WEIGHTLIFTING. It is equipped with the state of the art indoor training hall to include four training platforms and one tournament platform. It has latest training equipment along with supporting audio visual system facilitating the training.
WRESTLING. It has the world class training & competition facilities to include two competition and two training mats. It is also equipped with a dedicated gym, sauna and steam bath.
ARCHERY. It is equipped with the 30m indoor range, tournament outdoor range and world class coaching facilities.
ATHLETICS. It has multi-surface 2 km long cross training track, cinder practice track and stadium with synthetic tournament track.
BOXING. It is equipped with the indoor training hall, two tournament rings and four practice rings along with a dedicated gym & world class coaching facilities.
DIVING. It has dry training facilities, diving pool with viewers gallery, 50m racing pool, warm up pool, sauna bath and audio visual room.
FENCING It has been introduced since yr 2008 with world class infrastructure created with nine pistes for foil, epee and sabre.
WEIGHTLIFTING. It is equipped with the state of the art indoor training hall to include four training platforms and one tournament platform. It has latest training equipment along with supporting audio visual system facilitating the training.
WRESTLING. It has the world class training & competition facilities to include two competition and two training mats. It is also equipped with a dedicated gym, sauna and steam bath.
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That IAF and IA is going for more apache and I think there number might reach upto 60+++...
That IAF and IA is going for more apache and I think there number might reach upto 60+++...
