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Australian Army Contingent for Joint Exercise “AUSTRA HIND – 22” Arrive in India
The bilateral training exercise “AUSTRA HIND 22” between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to take place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan) from 28 November to 11 December 2022. This is the first exercise in the series of AUSTRA HIND with participation of all arms and services contingent from both armies. The Australian Army contingent comprising soldiers from the 13th Brigade of the 2nd Division has arrived at the exercise location. The Indian Army is represented by troops from the DOGRA Regiment. Exercise “AUSTRA HIND” will be a yearly event that will be conducted alternatively in India and Australia.
Aim of the exercise is to build positive military relations, imbibe each other’s best practices and promote the ability to operate together while undertaking multi-domain operations in Semi deserts terrain under a UN peace enforcement mandate. This joint exercise will enable the two armies to share best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures for conducting tactical operations at Company and Platoon level for neutralising hostile threats. Training on new generation equipment and specialist weapons including snipers, surveillance & communication equipment to achieve a high degree of situational awareness apart from casualty management, casualty evacuation and planning logistics at Battalion / Company level are also planned.
During the exercise, participants will engage in a variety of tasks ranging from joint planning, joint tactical drills, sharing basics of special arms skills and raiding a hostile target. The joint exercise, besides promoting understanding and interoperability between the two armies, will further help in strengthening ties between India and Australia.
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NCC Directorate (AP&T) Celebrates 74th NCC Day
NCC Alumni meet organised
Secunderabad, 27 Nov 2022
The 74th NCC Day was celebrated by NCC Directorate (AP & T) at Hyderabad on 27 Nov 2022 by organising an Alumni meet to commemorate the 75th year of NCC for their selfless service to the nation. Nearly 350 Ex-NCC cadets came forward to reconnect on this occasion.
The gathering was addressed by Deputy Director General, Air Commodore P Maheshwar. The DDG appraised the present Alumni on the benefits of NCC Alumni Association and reminded them about their responsibility in Nation building. He also urged them to be at the forefront of any Social service towards National Building and motivate the youth of the state and the country. He also emphasised upon the NCC Alumni, who are trained and motivated, to come forward to invoke the idea of selfless service amongst the citizens of the state.
Mrs MadhaviJalasuthram, a motivational speaker and an Alumnus addressed the gathering and shared her experiences as an NCC cadet. She described how NCC training helped in nurturing her character to achieve her aim in life.
Wing Cdr Bhushan, a veteran, is an 84yearyoung and dynamic Alumnus.Speaking on the occasion, he emphasised on hard work and urged the youth tonot seek unfair and easier means for success.
The Alumni very enthusiastically met their batch mates, old instructors and exchanged pleasantries and vivid memories of their training. They also came forward to speak with the media and explain how NCC training helped them in grooming their personality and follow a successful career.
KBT/BSK/NCC/27112022
Army Organises Awareness Lecture on Women Empowerment at Mendhar, Poonch
Women empowerment and generating employment for women, particularly, belonging to border region is a major initiative being undertaken by Indian Army. In order to facilitate women of the region to benefit from various Government employment schemes, particularly designed for women, Indian Army organised an awareness lecture at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Mendhar, Poonch District. The lecture informed them about various employment avenues and welfare schemes such as National Education Policy & National Programme for Education of Girls at elementary level. The attendees were grateful to the Indian Army for undertaking this initiative and sought more interaction and support on similar initiatives.
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