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Jaipur, Nov 15 (IANS) The Ranbankura division of the Indian Army’s Sapta Shakti Command on Saturday conducted an extensive validation exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert to assess its combat readiness and operational efficiency.
Sapt Shakti Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh reviewed the proceedings of the exercise with an aim to refine tactical procedures, enhance inter-arm coordination and test the seamless integration of all units and contingents in challenging environment and terrain conditions.
The exercise tested the soldiers’ patience, discipline and ability to perform in a realistic high intensity battlefield environment.
The exercise focused on ensuring that combined arms operations involving infantry, mechanized forces, air defence, artillery fire support, engineers and logistics were conducted with precision and agility.
Emphasis was also laid on the practice of command and control procedures, intelligence gathering, coordination and effective induction of Ashni Platoon (drones) to enhance combat readiness.
Participating Soldiers successfully validated operational plans, logistics flexibility, and communications networks, demonstrating the division’s high state of preparedness and ability to respond to emerging threats.
By simulating a fluid and competitive war scenario, the exercise tested every level of command in decision making, adaptability and rapid response capabilities.
The formation displayed outstanding professionalism and teamwork in executing rapid, synchronized and coordinated maneuvers to meet complex operational challenges.
Army Commander Lieutenant General Singh commended the participating soldiers for their professionalism, innovation and mission focus.
Their performance reflected the Indian Army’s ethos of commitment, courage and capability even in the most challenging circumstances.
Army Commander Lt Gen Singh also interacted with the Bhairav battalion and appreciated their high level of training and operational preparedness.
PRO Defence, Rajasthan, Lt Col Nikhil Dhawan said, the successful operationalization and validation of the sophisticated strategy by inducting the Ashni Platoon stands as a testament to the fortitude and determination of the formations to safeguard the territorial integrity of the country against any external threat.
–IANS
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