Numerous challenges and issues related to operations, training and capability development of the Infantry were discussed at a conference of senior Indian Army commanders that concluded on Thursday at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh. The 38th Infantry Commanders' Conference was conducted from December 9 to 11 at The Infantry School, and presided over by Chief of Army Staff/Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi.
"Numerous challenges and issues were discussed during the conference, which are critical for the Infantry in operations, training, capability development and infusion of Technology," an official release said.
Vice Chief of Army Staff, six Army Commanders, 17 officers of the rank of Lieutenant Generals and fourteen officers of the rank of Major Generals, which included Colonels of the Infantry Regiments and Regimental Centre Commandants with physical presence at Mhow and on video conference with major military stations across the country, became part of the conference.
While assessing the capabilities of Infantry in conventional war scenarios, counter-terrorism and insurgency operations, a few path-breaking decisions were made to further enhance the capability of Infantry in sync with the future challenges, it said.
During the conference, the Infantry showcased its latest acquisitions in all arenas of lethality, mobility, battlefield transparency, situational awareness and survivability. The demonstration of the recently acquired advanced New Generation Weapon & Equipment System infused confidence in the modern capabilities of the Infantry to counter the adversaries, the release said.
The amalgamation of varied experiences of senior infantry commanders, including the COAS and the innovative suggestions of young commanding officers paved the way for the growth of the Infantry in future, it added.
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