No. 03/2019 AN INDIAN ARMY PUBLICATION …...Air Marshal Gavin Neil "Leo" Davies, Chief of Air...

No. 03/2019 March 2019AN INDIAN ARMY PUBLICATION

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Forever victorious

op thunderbolt(op viJay 1999)

Operation THUNDERBOLT was launched in June 1999 in the Siachen Sector as part of Operation VIJAY. As was the case in Kargil, Dras and Batalik Sectors, Pakistan occupied unheld heights on the Sangarh Ridge with an aim to alter the Line of Control and threaten Turtuk Sector. A company of 11 RAJ RIF was deployed in Operation THUNDERBOLT at an altitude of 18,000 feet in the Turtuk region. Th eir mission was to capture a position in the region which would facilitate the Army to monitor the movements of the enemy troops better. Captain Haneef Uddin volunteered to lead the special mission patrol consisting of one Junior Commissioned Offi cer and three other ranks. Th e party made valiant endeavours to occupy the position on night of 04 and 05 June 1999. On 06 June 1999, advancing in sub-zero temperatures along the razor sharp edge from the South-Westerly direction, the party came as close as 200 meters of the position when it was fi red upon. Captain Haneef Uddin and two other ranks received the brunt of fi re. Inspite of the grave injury, Captain Haneef Uddin, without caring for his personal safety, took position and started fi ring to pin down the enemy to extricate his team members. In the ensuing fi ring from both sides, Captain Haneef Uddin was further hit by enemy artillery and small arms fi re. However, the offi cer kept on engaging the enemy till his troops reached safer location. Captain Haneef Uddin, however, succumbed to his injuries.

Captain Haneef Uddin displayed bravery and concern for his team and made the supreme sacrifi ce for the Nation. For his inconspicuous bravery and devotion to service he was awarded the Vir Chakra (Posthumously).

"The Nation Celebrates 2O Years of Kargil Vijay this year."

Captain Haneef Uddin, Vir Chakra, 11 Rajputana Rifl es

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South Western Command was raised on 15 April 2005 and operationalised at Jaipur on 15 August 2005 by Lieutenant General K Nagaraj, UYSM, PVSM, SM, VSM, ADC. South Western Command is the seventh and the youngest Command of the Indian Army. It was accordingly christened as the 'SAPTA SHAKTI COMMAND'. The present Army Commander is Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson, PVSM, SM, VSM.

South Western Command is operationally responsible for the defence of Southern Punjab and Northern Rajasthan. It comprises of two of the oldest formations of Indian Army i.e Strike 1 and Chetak Corps. Both the Corps are elite battle tested formations of the Indian Army, geared to overcome any challenge to uphold national security and honour.

Sapta Shakti Command is operationally ever ready and committed to prosecute war anytime to ensure decisive victory for the country. 'Sarvada Vijayee Bhava', the Command Motto, says it all.

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From the Editor’s Desk

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

Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson, PVSM, SM, VSM, GOC-IN-C, South Western Command, paying tribute to

martyrs at Prerna Sthal, Jaipur

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Air Marshal Gavin Neil "Leo" Davies, Chief of Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force called upon and interacted with Chief of the Army Staff , General Bipin Rawat on 05 February 19

His Excellency, Mr Khalid Asadullah, Defence Minister, Afghanistan called upon and interacted with General Bipin Rawat, COAS on 25 February 19

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Chief of the Army Staff , General Bipin Rawat, took to air in the Light Combat Helicopter at the Aero India 2019 held at Bengaluru from 20-23 February 19

Chief of the Army Staff , General Bipin Rawat went on a two day visit to Rangapahar Military Station on 02 February 19

COAS, General Bipin Rawat, called on the Hon’ble Governor of Arunanchal Pradesh Brig B.D. Mishra (Retd) during his visit to Arunanchal Pradesh on 03 February 19


in FocusNATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THE NATION

The National War Memorial was dedicated to the Nation on 25 Feb 19 by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Located in the heart of the Nation’s capital, next to the iconic India Gate in the central vista of New Delhi, the National War Memorial is a befitting tribute to the martyrs of the country. The Memorial complex includes a central obelisk, an eternal flame, murals representing famous battles, graphic panels and above all, busts of the 21 awardees of Param Veer Chakra and names of 25,942 brave Indian soldiers.

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snippets

A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on the occasion of ‘Chinese Spring Festival’ was conducted on 02 Feb 19 in Chinese BPM Huts at Chushul-Moldo and DBO-TWD, meeting points of Eastern Ladakh respectively.

Indian Army peacekeepers from INDBATT-I continuing with their efforts to help those in need, distributed solar lights to the residents of a remote village in its area of responsibility in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

National Integration Tour comprising of 10 Sarpanchs and 10 ex-servicemen from Poonch and Rajouri met Lt Gen IS Ghuman, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (IS&T) on 28 Feb 19.

Major General Yasunori Morishita, Director General, Policy and Program Department of Japan Ground Self Defence Forces called upon and interacted with Lt Gen D Anbu, Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

The Karnataka and Goa contingent of the National Cadet Corps created history by winning the coveted Prime Minister's Banner in a resplendent parade on 28 Jan 19 at the Army Parade Ground, New Delhi.

Centre for Land Warfare Studies conducted Annual Army Seminar with the theme ‘Changing Nature of Global Conflicts with Specific reference to Sub-Conventional Warfare in Regional Context in the Next Two Decades’, held on 14 Feb 19 at Manekshaw Centre.


snippets

The Sapta Shakti Command Investiture Ceremony was held on 22 Feb 19. In a dignified military function 12 officers and four soldiers were presented with gallantry & distinguished service awards.

Investiture Ceremony was conducted by Southern Command on 19 Feb 19 in which the GOC-in-C, Southern Command, felicitated eight Officers, one Junior Commissioned Officer and ten Other Ranks with Sena Medal (Gallantry).

The MARATHA Light Infantry Regiment celebrated 250th raising day on 04 Feb 19. On 04 Feb 1670, Maratha ruler Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, conquered Kondhana Fort famously known as Sinhgarh near Pune in Maharashtra.

Surya Command Investiture Ceremony was held on 26 Feb 19. In a solemn ceremony GOC-in-C, Central Command presented eight Sena Medals (Gallantry), one Sena Medal (Distinguished) and two Vishisht Seva Medals.

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C, Northern Command presented gallantry as well as distinguished service awards to officers, Other Ranks and Next of Kin in a solemn and impressive investiture ceremony at Udhampur on 07 Feb 19.

Lt Gen M M Naravane, GOC-in-C Eastern Command presented one Yudh Seva Medal, ten Sena Medals (Gallantry), one Bar to Sena Medal (Distinguished) and 12 Vishisht Seva Medals at the Eastern Command Investiture ceremony on 02 Feb 19 at Kolkata.


SAPTA SHAKTI COMMAND‘FOREVER VICTORIOUS’

RAISING• South Western Command was raised on

15 Apr 05.• Operationalised at Jaipur on 15 Aug 05.• First Army Cdr- Lt Gen K Nagaraj, UYSM,

PVSM, SM, VSM, ADC.• The present Army Cdr is

Lt Gen Cherish Mathson, PVSM, SM, VSM.

NATION BUILDING• Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan -

Conserve and utilise maximum available water resources.

• Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief- during fl oods in Madhubani and Sitamarhi districts of Bihar, more than 500 civilians were rescued.

• Sapta Shakti Students Outreach Campaign - to motivate the young minds towards Nation building.

• Outreach to more than 50,000 students.

ROLE• Operationally responsible

for defence of Southern Punjab and Northern Rajasthan.

• Comprises two of the oldest formations of the Indian Army.

HISTORY INDO - PAK WAR 1965• Strike One Corps mobilised from

Jhansi to Pathankot.• Battle of Phillora - Pakistan lost

67 Patton tanks.

INDO-PAK WAR 1971• ‘Strike One’ played a vital role in

fulfi lling India’s strategic aim in 1971 war on the Western front.

• Battle of Basantar is forever remembered for its ferocity and spectacular success.

MILITARY DIPLOMACY• Ex Ajeya Warrior- Indo-UK Joint military

exercise. • Ex Vajra Prahar- Indo-US Special Forces

exercise. • Shanghai Co-operation Organisation Peace

Mission Exercise - Joint anti terrorist drills at tactical level in an international environment.

SARVADA VIJAYEE BHAVA

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Jammu and Kashmir diary‘For peace’

Sending a strong message to the misguided youth of Kashmir, Lt Gen Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon, Corps Commander Chinar Corps, said that ‘You Pick Up a Gun and You are Dead.’

The Chinar Corps in collaboration with the premier film education institute, Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, organised basic acting workshop under their flagship programme, Skilling in Films and Television (SKIFT). Basic acting workshop was organised for 15 days at Army Public School, BB Cantonment, Srinagar from 28 Jan to 12 Feb 19.

Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps, inaugurated the Smart Class Project in the presence of General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force Kilo at Army Goodwill School, Hanzik and Army Goodwill School, Bandipura on 05 Feb 19.

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C, Northern Command visited forward locations in Western Ladakh on 03 Feb 19. He was briefed on the operational readiness being maintained in the sector.

Under the aegis of Fire and Fury Corps, a medical and health awareness camp was conducted by Parashu Brigade as part of Sadbhavana at Nimu on 26 Feb 19. A large number of villagers including elderly people and children were benefited by the camp.

Winter Youth Festival was organised by Himalayan Brigade of Dagger Division at Gulmarg with an aim to promote winter sports, adventure amongst youth and boost tourism in J&K. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C, Northern Command alongwith Lt Gen A K Bhatt, GOC Chinar Corps graced the occasion.


north east diary‘happily striving For a happy tomorrow’

Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri inaugurated the 426.60 m long pre stressed concrete box girder type bridge over Diffo river on Roing - Koronu- Paya road in Arunachal Pradesh on 18 Jan 19.

8th edition of Maj Bob Khathing Sports Tournament was held under the aegis of Assam Rifles at Ukhrul from 18-23 Feb 19.

A formation of Indian Army organised a medical camp under Operation Samaritan at Rama Sapper of Arunachal Pradesh on 19 Feb 19 which is devoid of medical setup. Total 457 patients including 103 women and 132 children were treated and provided medicines during the camp.

Lt Gen M.M. Naravane, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, interacted with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio and discussed the security situation in the state on 04 Feb 19.

Barrackpore Cantonment of Eastern Command organised an Armed Forces Veterans Rally at RCTC Ground Barrackpore, West Bengal on 10 Feb 19. The rally was inaugurated by 1971 War Veteran, Hav Sudhanshu Kumar Mistri (Retd).

Lt Gen MM Naravane, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command visited Trishakti Corps from 28 to 30 Jan 19. The Army Commander accompanied by GOC, Trishakti Corps visited forward areas and was briefed on security situation along the border.


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welFare and empowerment ‘we don't Know them all, but we owe them all’

The Konark Corps of the Southern Command initiated Southern Star Information Campaign in order to highlight the contribution of the Indian Army towards nation building and also to motivate the youth to join the Armed Forces on 13 Feb 19 at Jodhpur.

The 5th ‘Skill Certification Ceremony’ for the passing out batches of Army Skill Training Centre (ASTC), Delhi Cantt was held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on 01 Mar 19. Mrs Madhulika Rawat, President AWWA was the Chief Guest and presented the certificates and startup kits to the successful student trainees.

On the ocassion of 'World Cancer Day' on 02 Feb 19, Trishakti Medicals conducted awareness campaign for the forces, family members and children. Talks on oral cancer and lung cancer along with screening of health awareness movies were conducted to spread the awareness.

A Veterans and Veer Naris welfare cell has been established in the premises of Records, The ASSAM Regiment with an aim to provide a single window for redressal of grievances of Veterans & Veer Naris.

Defence ticketing company udChalo has started an annual scholarship for children of Army personnel at Army Institute of Technology. A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed between founder director of udChalo Mr Ravi Kumar and Director of the Army Institute of Technology, Brig A Bhatt (Retd).

The largest solar power project within Western Command, has been set up at Chandimandir, Panchkula (Haryana), with an investment of Rs 10 crore. Lt Gen Surinder, GOC-in-C, Western Command, inaugurated the plant on 05 Feb 19.


training‘we Fight to win and win with a KnocKout because

there are no runners up in war.’

Th e AFOG and Oncology Forum of Delhi jointly organised 'ONCOVISION 2019', a national conference on cancer care in India on 23 Feb 19. Th e conference was inaugurated by General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff and spearheaded by Director General Medical Services (Army).

Th e 19th Annual meeting of Army Management Studies Board (AMSB) organised by Headquarters Army Training Command (ARTRAC) was held at the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad on 15 Feb 19. Th e meeting was presided over by Lt Gen PC Th immaya, GOC-in-C, ARTRAC and Chairman, Army Management Studies Board.

Mechanised Infantry Regimental Centre attested 299 recruits who took oath on 08 Feb 19, at an impressive Passing Out Parade ceremony at Akhaura Drill Square. Th e parade was reviewed by Lt Gen Surinder Singh, GOC-in-C, Western Command.

Th e 67th Annual Armed Forces Medical Conference and the 57th Armed Forces Medical Research Committee (AFMRC) Meeting was held at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune from 05-08 Feb 19. Highlight of the conference was a special scientifi c session and an exhibition on innovations and creativity in health care practice and delivery.

Artillery Centre, Hyderabad, conducted Attestation Parade for recruits on their successful completion of advanced military training at Artillery Centre, Golconda, Hyderabad. Th e Passing Out Parade for 388 recruits was reviewed by Maj Gen N Srinivas Rao, General Offi cer Commanding, Telangana and Andhra Sub Area & Colonel Commandant, Regiment of Artillery.

South Western Command conducted joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise ‘EXERCISE RAHAT’ over a period of two days on 11-12 Feb 19. Th e exercise was aimed to coordinate the synergy between the various disaster management agencies of the Government with the Army.


sports & adventure “it is not the mountains we conQuer, but ourselves.”

Army Sports Institute, Pune, under the aegis of Mission Olympic Wing, was adjudged the Best Institute for promotion of sports by Sportstar Aces Awards-2019 on 14 Feb 19. Ace javelin thrower Sub Neeraj Chopra of ASI, Pune was declared as the Best Athlete of the Year in track & fi eld event.

Naib Subedar Amit won gold medal in prestigious Strandja Cup held at Sofi a, Bulgaria from 12-15 Feb 19. Th e boxer showed his amazing technical skill and dynamic footwork to outclass his opponent from Kazakhstan. Total 37 countries had participated in the tournament.

Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief Of the Army Staff applauded the achievements of Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal. Col Ranveer is the fi rst Army man to summit six mountains of 6000 mtr (20,000 ft ) & above in 10 days, which includes the highest volcanic mountain in the world (Ojos del Salado-6893 mtr).

A ten day trans Aravali Trekking Expedition was organised by Cockerel Division under the aegis of Army Adventure Wing. Th e team comprising of 19 armymen covered a distance of approx 240 kms in a span of ten days. Th e trek commenced from Narnaul on 25 Feb 19 and fi nished at Mathura on 07 Mar 19.

42nd Intershoot, Annual Shooting Championship, Netherlands 2019 was held at Th e Hague from 01-03 Feb 19. Nine shooters of Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow, under the aegis of Mission Olympic Wing, participated in the event. Team of Indian Army shooters stood overall fi rst and won the team gold in both Pistol and Rifl e events.

Indian Army team of the Army Winter Games Node (AWGN) at High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) Gulmarg, represented the Indian Army (Army Sports Control Board) at Senior National Alpine Ski and Snow Boarding Championship at Manali from 02-06 Feb 19.


Next Edition 'Southern Command Special'.

regimental celebrations

On the occasion of 109th Raising Day of the Corps of Signals, ceremonial wreath was laid by Lt Gen Rajeev Sabherwal, Signal Offi cer-in-Chief at Amar Jawan Jyoti on 15 Feb 19.

Army Dental Corps celebrated 78th Corps Day on 01 Feb 19. In a solemn ceremony organized at Amar Jawan Jyoti on this momentous day, Lt Gen SM Londhe, DGDS & Col Comdt AD Corps paid homage to the brave soldiers who sacrifi ced their life for the country.

On 08 Feb 19 on the occasion of Nowshera Day, Army organised military ceremonies at Jadunath Memorial, Nowshera to commemorate the gallant action and supreme sacrifi ce of Naik Jadunath Singh, PVC and countless other martyrs.

Veerans Yaar Artillery Regiment paid tributes to Kargil/ Dras Martyrs of 01-02 Mar 2003. A war memorial service was organised by the unit on 01 Mar 19 in memory of gallant heroes near the Western borders.

Courage is contagious, When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.


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