No. 05/2019 May 2019AN INDIAN ARMY PUBLICATION

During the Kargil war, Captain Vikram Batra of 13 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles and his Delta Company were tasked to recapture one of the most arduous and crucial peaks, Point 5140. At a height of 17000 feet, he and his men planned to approach the hill from the rear, so as to take the enemies by surprise.

They ascended the rocky cliff but as they neared the top, the Pakistani intruders pinned them on the face of the cliff with machine gun fire. Undeterred by this, Captain Batra and five of his men climbed up and on reaching the top hurled two grenades at the machine gun positions. He single handedly killed three soldiers in close combat and despite being badly injured during the exchange, he regrouped his men and continued the mission. After a long battle, many enemy soldiers were killed and his unit won a decisive victory. His courage inspired his men to charge the enemy positions and on 20 June 1999, they captured Point 5140.

‘Chanakya …it’s Shershah reporting!! We’ve captured the post! Yeh Dil Maange More!’ Captain Vikram Batra told his Commanding Officer after securing Point 5140 (Tiger Hill).

On 07 July 1999, in another operation in the area of Point 4875, his company was tasked to clear a narrow feature with sharp cuttings on either side and heavily fortified enemy defences that covered the only approach to it. For speedy operation, Captain Batra assaulted the enemy position along a narrow ridge and engaged the enemy in a fierce hand–to-hand fight killing five enemy soldiers at point blank range. Despite sustaining grave injuries, he crawled towards the enemy and hurled grenades clearing the position with utter disregard to his personal safety. Leading from the front, he rallied his men and pressed on the attack and achieved a near impossible military task in the face of heavy enemy fire. The officer, while doing so, sustained bullet injuries and ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Inspired by his daredevil act, his troops fell upon the enemy with vengeance, annihilated them and captured Point 4875.

Captain Vikram Batra, thus, displayed the most conspicuous bravery and leadership of the highest order in the face of the enemy and made the supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. He was awarded the country’s highest Gallantry Award, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumously).

His saga of bravery is truly inspirational and he continues to be called ‘Sher Shah’, a title that will remain legendary in the history of Indian Army. Today, he is an inspiring ico to millions.

OPERATION VIJAY (Kargil War 1999)

“Either I will come back after hoisting the tri colour or I will come wrapped in it, but I will come back for sure.”

Captain Vikram Batra

THE NATION CELEBRATES 2O YEARS OF KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS. ‘LETS CELEBRATE VALOUR, COURAGE AND SACRIFICE’

Captain Vikram Batra,Param Vir Chakra, 13 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles

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From the Editor’s Desk

Operation VIJAY (Kargil War 1999)............................ 2Chief’s Page ............................................................... 4In Focus ..................................................................... 5Snippets ..................................................................6-7Central Command Special .................................... 8-9J&K Diary ................................................................ 10North East Diary ....................................................... 11Communique ............................................................ 12Welfare and Empowerment ..................................... 13 Training .................................................................... 14Sports and Adventure .............................................. 15Regimental Celebrations .......................................... 16

Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command paying homage to

fallen brethren at “Smritika War Memorial”

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Raised on 01 May 1963, the Central Command has been actively involved in every major operation of the Indian Army. With its troops

deployed in one of the most varied terrain ranging upto approx 16000 feet and witnessing temperatures consistently below the freezing point, the Command has been the first responders to the major calamities and has contributed towards disaster relief operations within its area of responsibility and overseas whenever called upon.

It was the first respondent in the Nepal earth quake for Operation MAITRI and played a pivotal role in rescue and rebuilding. The most recent example is Operation SAMUDRA MAITRI in Indonesia after the Tsunami.

Central Command over the years has become the primary node for joint training with friendly foreign countries. The past year witnessed training activities with contingents of Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Vietnam. The Command by virtue of being in hinterland is also extending training and advice to Central Armed Police Force and State Forces in counter naxal strategies.

The ethos of 'Surya' represents the most potent source of energy sustaining all forms of life on the earth. Geographically located in the heart of the country with the area stretching from the Greater Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal spanning seven States, the Command ensures the sanctity and security of the Central Sector and hinterland while providing crucial support to the entire Indian Army through its training establishments and logistic nodes.

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General Bipin Rawat,    in an impressive military ceremony, was inducted into the prestigious International Hall of Fame at the Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth on 05 April 19

Chief of the Army Staff, visited Pentagon and met his counterpart, General Mark Milley, Chief of Staff,  US Army on 06 April 19

General Bipin Rawat,  attended the equipment display organised during the culmination of Exercise AFINDEX at Aundh Military Station, Pune

Chief of the Army Staff  met and interacted with the team members of Himalayan  Heights Motorcycle Expedition from Leh to Karakoram Pass which began on 07 April 19. The team traversed over 1000 km in harsh terrain of Ladakh and successfully completed the expedition on 20 April 19

CHIEF’S PAGE

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IN fOCusGLIMPSES OF ARMY COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE 2019

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff gave away the Sports Trophy for 2018-19 to Southern Command

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff chaired the Army Commanders' Conference from 08-13 April 19

Army Commanders’ Conference was held at New Delhi from 08-13 April 19. It is an important event in planning and execution process of the Indian Army. To ensure due diligence, decisions

are taken through collegiate system comprising Army Commanders and senior officers.

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sNIPPETs

An equipment display to promote indigenisation through ‘Make in India’, on emerging and future defence technological innovations was conducted during Army Commanders' Conference, (ACC-19) at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

Ms Nina Tshering LA, Indian Ambassador, visited Goma, Demoratic Republic of Congo on 12 April 19. Commander, Central Sector, MONUSCO briefed her on the Peace Keeping Operations and current dynamics in the area.

Troops deployed in Jammu & Kashmir exercised their duty and contitutional rights as a responsible citizen by participating in the democratic process. In a first-of-its-kind the Election Commission of India provided the facility for online downloading of ballot papers and forwarding it to their respective electoral Returning Officers through post.

Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command and Mrs Kalpana Singh Dhatt, Regional President AWWA Northern Command visited Lieutenant Colonel Khushal Chand, MVC Memorial at Khaltse, Leh  on 22 April 19 and paid homage to the martyr.

The Royal Oman Cavalry Delegation visited the 61 Cavalry from 18-20 April 19. The delegation included Chief of the Royal Cavalry of Oman Brigadier General Abdulrazak Al Shahwarzi and was briefed by Commanding Officer of   61 Cavalry.

The first batch of Dhanush Gun System was handed over to Indian Army by Ordnance Factory Board on 08 April 19. Dhanush Gun System can be employed in all types of terrain and is a new generation towed artillery gun system. Its has a range of 36 km.

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Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu, Vice Chief of the Army Staff visited Trishakti Corps and forward areas of Sikkim on 17-18 April 19. The VCOAS was briefed by the General Officer Commanding Trishakti Corps on the operational preparedness and prevailing situation.

Air Vice Marshal Alastair Norman C Reid, Surgeon General of the United Kingdom called on Director General Armed Forces Medical Services & Senior Colonel Commandant Army Medical Corps on 02 April 19. Military medicine matters of mutual interest to the two countries were discussed.

Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Sapta Shakti Command named the main road of Niwaru Military Station as ‘Lt Puneet Nath Datt Marg’. The naming ceremony was organised by Laungewala Brigade with full military grandeur in the presence of Mrs Anita Datt, mother of Lt Puneet Nath Datt, Ashoka Chakra (Posthumous).

Indian Contingent from Company Operating Base (COB) Kitchanga launched a Static Combat Deployment (SCD) at Mpati region of Masisi Territory with the Child Protection Section of MONUSCO and successfully extricated 143 child cadres for rehabilitation on 27 -28 April 19.

Siachen Warriors Brigade of Fire & Fury Corps celebrated the 35th Siachen Day with traditional solemnity and reverence on 13 April 19. Commander, Siachen Warrior Brigade paid homage to the martyrs at the Siachen War Memorial, in commemoration of the courage and fortitude displayed by troops in securing the highest battlefield of the world.

The first ever orientation programme for the officers of Judge Advocate General (JAG) Department of the Armed Forces was conducted at Chandigarh Judicial Academy from 14 March-03 April 19. The programme was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Krishna Murari.

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SURYA COMMAND - 'THE FULCRUM & THE SOURCE OF ENERGY'

“GUTS & GLORY”

RAISING• Established in 1942 during Word War II; Central

Command was disbanded in 1946.• Raised again on 01 May 1963 post Sino-India War

at Lucknow, the erstwhile headquarters of Eastern Command.

• Lieutenant General K Bahadur Singh was the first General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

• Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM is the present Army Commander.

NATION BUILDING• Namami Gange Project - Conservation and

rejuvenation of the river 'Ganga'.• Kumbh Mela-2019 - Assistance to civil

administration for smooth & successful conduct of the event.

• Human Assistance & Disaster Relief - Operation Surya Hope (Cloudburst in Uttarakhand) in 2013, the largest rescue operation launched by Indian Army, flood relief in Uttarakhand in 2016 and in UP & Bihar in the year 2017 wherein 1500 lives were saved, Food material & aid was provided to approx 95000 and 10000 civilians respectively.

'SURYA'The Sun has a special significance for Central Command. Depicted in a circular form, the Sun is a sign of strength and light. The ethos of Surya represents the most potent source of energy, sustaining all life forms on the Earth. Conjecture also links this emblem with that of Lord Rama and his epic war with Ravana. Likewise Central Command is the 'Fulcrum and the Source of Energy' for the Indian Army.

MILITARY DIPLOMACY• Exercise Yudh Abhyas Indo-US joint military

exercise.• Exercise Surya Kiran Indo-Nepal joint military

exercise.

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SURYA COMMAND - 'THE FULCRUM & THE SOURCE OF ENERGY'

“GUTS & GLORY”OPERATIONS• Indo-Pak Wars of 1965 & 1971.• Operation Pawan (Sri Lanka) -1987 to 1990.• Operation Cactus (Maldives) - 1988.• Operation Vijay in 1999.

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY• Spans across seven states, comprising of 32%

of Indian land mass and 46% of the Indian population.

• Home to 40% of serving soldiers and 30% ex-servicemen.

• Shares 1636 km of International Boundary with Nepal and 344 km of Line of Actual Control with China in the Central Sector.

• Exercise Vinbax Indo-Vietnam Table Top Exercise on UN Peace Keeping Operation.

• Medex-19 TTX & FTX comprising of 18 ASEAN & ASEAN Plus nations on military medicine.

ROLE• Defence of Central

Sector, Indo- Nepal border & strategic communication through hinterland.

• Comprises of two Area Headquarters, two Independent Brigades, one Para Brigade & one Engineer Brigade.

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JAMMu AND KASHMIR DIARY

A Ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on the occasion of ‘Baisakhi Festival’ was conducted on 14 April 19 at the Indian BPM huts at Chushul-Moldo and DBO-TWD meeting points in Eastern Ladakh. 

The Indian Army has successfully built the longest suspension bridge 'Matiri Bridge' over the Indus River in the Leh-Ladakh region. Built in a record time of 40 days, 'Maitri Bridge' is longest Suspension Bridge over Indus River built by Fire and Fury Corps Engineers.

Lieutenant General YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding Fire & Fury Corps visited forward locations in Eastern Ladakh including the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) Sector on 02 April 19. He was accompanied by General Officer Commanding Trishul Division, who briefed him about the operational preparedness being maintained in the sector.

To promote sports culture in the Valley and provide an opportunity to the youth to showcase their talent, the Army conducted Chinar Cricket Premier League at Government College of Physical Education, Gadura, Ganderbal from 01-06 April 19.

A Capacity Building Tour was organised by Kalal Rashtriya Rifles for 12 undergraduate students and two teachers of Nowshera and Rajouri. The tour was flagged off from Nowshera by Commander Tain Sector Rashtriya Rifles.

On 28 April 19, the Zojila Pass was officially opened for public by GOC, Chinar Corps. On behalf of  the Chinar Corps & Fire and Fury Corps, the GOC praised the dedication of all the personnel of Projects VIJAYAK and BEACON involved in this very important yearly endeavour.

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NORTH EAsT DIARY

The Nah Tagin locals of Taksing, Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the ‘Statehood Day’ with the men in uniform of the Spear Head Division deployed at the Taksing Garrison with great pomp and fervor.

The Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim, Shri Ganga Prasad felicitated four Army units on 20 April 19. The appreciation were conferred on the Army units for their stellar role in undertaking rescue and relief operations in East Sikkim and North Sikkim during unprecedented snowfall last winters.

A 15 member delegation of career diplomats and Honorary consuls of nine foreign countries visited the Eastern Command headquareters at Fort William on 06 April 19. The delegation called on the Army Commander.

Tuensang Battalion of the Assam Rifles established an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at District Hospital, Tuensang. The Intensive Care Unit was inaugurated by the Inspector General, Assam Rifles (North) on 02 April 19 and was dedicated to the people of Tuensang in a formal ceremony at District Hospital, Tuensang.

Lieutenant General MM Naravane, Army Commander Eastern Command visited the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh to assess the operational preparedness of the formation and interact with the troops in these areas on 26 April 19.

Greenathon-2019 was organised for all families and children residing in Fort William on 05 April 19. The event included distribution of posters and banners related to 'Go Green Environment' to the participants followed by a five km awareness walk in the Fort William premises.

‘Committed to peace and stability’

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1. Army Institute of Technology(AIT),Dighi HillsPune – 411015, Estd in year 1994Tele : 020 27157612, 27157534,Mil - 3296Fax No : 020 27157534E-mail : ait@aitpune.edu.inWebsite : www.aitpune.com

SavitribaiPhule PuneUniversity

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ADMISSIONS UPDATE 2019 : AWES PROFESSIONAL COLLEGES / INSTITUTES

Eligibility for admission1. The admission to the Professional Colleges is open for the children of following category of Army personnel:-2. Children of serving Army personnel with minimum 10 years continuous service in the Army.3. Children of ex-Army personnel who have served in the Army for a minimum period of 10 years.4. Children of ex-Army personnel granted regular pension, liberalized family pension, family pension or disability pension. This includes children of recruits boarded out and granted pension.5. AMC/ ADC officers presently serving with Navy or Air Force who have served in Army for a minimum period of 10 years.

AIE Only. This institute will also grant admission to ex-servicemen/ dependants of ex-servicemen of the Army and spouses of serving and retired eligible Army personnel.

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WELFARE AND EMPOWERMENT'Secured future, Stronger Soldier, Safer nation'

Hundreds of Veer Naris, Veterans and NOKs from all over Ladakh region participated in ‘Year of NOK’ Rally for Veer Naris & veterans organised by the Parashu Brigade of the Fire & Fury Corps at Nimu Military Station on 13 April 19, as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Principal Controller of Defence Accounts officials organised a ‘Defence Pension Adalat’ for the veterans of Assam on 05 - 06 April 19 at Rangiya. A number of high ranking officers of CGDA were present for the function who ensurred ‘On the Spot Redressal’ of pension related grievances.

Black Arrow Brigade organised an interaction with Veer Naris and widows of veterans of the Pathankot region on 23 March 19. The event was organised to resolve pension related issues, provide medical aid & wheelchairs, medical equipment and address their grievances.

Vajra Corps organised a workshop on 'Inclusive Practices with Universal Design for Learning Behaviour Modification and Technology in  Education' at Army Public School, Jalandhar Cantonment.  The workshop was attended by 142 parents and 65 teachers and select principals of Asha schools, pre-primary and primary schools.

An Artillery Regiment conducted a ‘Student’s Outreach Campaign’ under the aegis of Golden Katar Division in the schools of Ramsar, Barmer district of Rajasthan on 30 March 19.

Veer Nari Meet was organised by the Dera Baba Nanak Brigade of the Panther Division on 28 April 19. The aim of the meet was to reach out to the Veer Naris of Gurdaspur district to address grievances and to spread awareness about various rehabilitation and welfare schemes.

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TRAINING ‘Military Training Is All About Mind Over Matter’

A Counter Insurgency & Counter Terrorism capsule for Turkmenistan Army was conducted at Kumaon Regimental Centre, Ranikhet from 11 March to 06 April 19. 12 Officers and two Warrant Officers underwent a four week capsule at the Centre.

Units of Red Horns Division  conducted a flood relief demonstration in coordination with National Disaster Relief Force and other disaster management authorities, at IWT, Amingaon in Assam on 27 April 19. The training exercise would give a boost to all agencies in their preparations for flood relief operations.

A delegation of 26 officers presently undergoing the Logistics Staff Course at the Sri Lankan Army Logistics School, Trincomalee visited Bangalore Military Station from 03-09 April 19 as part of a nationwide study tour with an aim of acquainting with the Indian Army’s training methodology and infrastructure.

12th Indo-Singapore Bilateral Exercise BOLD KURUKSHETRA-2019 was held from 07-11 April 19 at Babina Military Station. The aim of the exercise was to attain high level of interoperability between the two armies through mutual understanding and familiarisation with each other’s operational procedures and equipment.

Mechanised Infantry Regimental Centre attested 214 recruits on 02 April 19 at an impressive Passing Out Parade (POP) ceremony at Akhura Drill Square. The parade was reviewed by Chief of Staff, Headquarters Central Command.

The first-ever foundation course for Group A Officers (Probationers) of Military Engineer Services (MES), sponsored by Ministry of Defence, was conducted at Dr MCR HRD Institute, Hyderabad from 15-20 April 19.

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sPORTs & ADVENTuRE 'Limits Like fear Are Often Just An Illusion'

Asian Boxing Championship was conducted at Bangkok, Thailand from 17-28 April 19. Pugilists of Army Sports Institute, Pune displayed outstanding performances in the Championship. Naib Subedar Amit Kumar won Gold medal while Havildar Deepak and Subedar Satish Kumar won the Silver and the Bronze medal respectively.

3rd National Open Championship in Speed and Bouldering was held at Indian Mountaineering Federation (IMF), New Delhi. 14 climbers of Indian Army team participated in the event. Naik Pema Bhatia won Gold Medal and Lance Naik Ganesh Bhujal won Bronze Medal in the Speed event. Sepoy Muneer V a promising player won his maiden Silver Medal in the bouldering event.

A team of ten runners from the Army Ordnance Corps undertook an Ultra Marathon run from Jabalpur to Secuderabad covering a distance of 777 km. The Ultra Marathon was undertaken to commemorate 75 yrs of the historic battle of Kanglatongbi (near Imphal), during World War II.

A high altitude Cycling cum Mountaineering Expedition was conducted in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in the Ladakh region at Leh from 07-23 April 19. The adventure activity was undertaken to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Kargil War.

Lieutenant General Alok Kler, Director General Military Training, undertook his first ever Sky Dive on 25-26 April 19 at Nasik. The General has displyed true spirit leading from the front and further endorsing the ‘Spirit of Adventure’ even at 58 years of age! Havildar Avinash Sable of Army Sports Institute,

Pune won Silver Medal in 3000 meters Steeplechase Race at 23rd Asian Athletics Championship in Doha, Qatar on 21 April 19. 

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REGIMENTAL CELEbRATIONS

Sapta Shakti Command celebrated 15th Raising Day on 15 April 19. Tribute was paid to the valiant martyrs at 'Prerna Sthal', Jaipur by Army Commander and other serving officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks of the Station.

Wreath Laying Ceremony by Army Medical Corps  to commemorate and honour brave martyrs of the Corps was held at the  National War Memorial on 03 April 19 on the occasion of 255th Raising Day of AMC.

2nd Battalion The Jammu & Kashmir Rifles (BODYGUARD) celebrated 150 years of raising on 25 April 19. The Colonel of the Regiment, GOC, Fire and Fury Corps along with GOC Vajra Corps attended the celebrations. 

8th Battalion The Sikh Light Infantry (Fatehpur) celebrated Golden Jubilee of its raising amidst regimental fervor and fanfare. Lieutenant General Devraj Anbu, Vice Chief of the Army Staff and Colonel of The Sikh Light Infantry Regiment addressed the gallant soldiers and veterans of the battalion on the occasion.

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