Indian Army Conducts Forward Area Tour In Arunachal

May 20, 2024

In May 2023, the Indian Army set up a one-of-a-kind field tour in Arunachal Pradesh for army experts. The goal of this project was to give people a better idea of the conditions and problems that military troops stationed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China have to deal with.

What is the Purpose of the Tour?

The main purpose of the tour was to give defence experts from different fields such as military companies, startups, and universities a chance to work directly with soldiers on the front lines. The goal of this experience was to help them understand the problems that soldiers face in the real world, especially the logistical and tactical problems that come up in mountainous areas.

The Tour Itinerary

The tour started on May 12, 2023, at the Dinjan Military Station in Assam with a group of seven experts. After that, they moved on to forward areas in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district. The experts learned a lot about the strategic and tactical dynamics at the LAC from this area, which is close to China.

What are the Interaction and Objective?

The experts worked with army bases in Namsai and Dibrugarh and talked to top military officers during their trip. The talks were mostly about making Indian technologies that are better at dealing with the problems that come up in India’s mountainous border areas. The Indian Army emphasized how important it was to work together to use and improve technology to improve defense skills and operational readiness.

Significance of the Initiative

This project is a strategic change toward involving civilian sectors in solving defense problems. This is especially important for encouraging new ideas and technological progress that meet the needs of the military. In this way, the Indian Army hopes to improve its skills while also helping civilian experts understand better the military’s strategic needs and operational challenges.

Some Facts about the Indian Army

The Indian Army was officially established on April 1, 1895, when India was a British colony. India became its own country in 1947, and the Indian Army was made the country’s main armed force.
The army’s motto is “Seva Parmo Dharma” which translates to “Service is the Ultimate Religion.”
Before it became the Indian Army, it was called the British Indian Army. It was an important part of the British Empire’s military.
With more than 1.2 million regular soldiers and about 960,000 reserve soldiers, the Indian Army is one of the biggest standing armies in the world.
The Indian Armed Forces are led by the President of India, who is also their Supreme Commander. The Indian Army’s top leader is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
There are different regiments in the Indian Army, and each has its history and customs. The Gorkha Regiment, the Rajputana Rifles, and the Sikh Regiment are some of the most well-known units.
The Indian Army has been in several major wars and conflicts, such as the Kargil War in 1999, the Indo-Pakistani Wars in 1947, 1965, and 1971, and many counter-insurgency actions.
Many bravery awards have been given to Indian Army members for their service and bravery. The Param Vir Chakra is India’s greatest military honor and is given for brave acts done in front of the enemy.

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