PIB
The Army Commanders’ Conference commenced at Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army) on 17 May 10. The five days conference, scheduled from 17 May 10 to 21 May 10 is being chaired by Army Chief General VK Singh.
The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in his inaugural address emphasised on the necessity for force modernisation to meet emerging threats. He stressed on the requirement of Tri-Services synergy across the spectrum of conflict to meet our National Security needs. The Defence Minister brought out that Cyber Security is the next generation of threat. He stressed the need to make our cyber space fully secure. He said that the Govt was taking all necessary steps to ensure that the Indian Army is kept in a high state of operational preparedness as also ensuring high morale of troops through training and welfare measures.
The Army Chief General VK Singh during his address reviewed the Regional security situation, in which he spoke of the Asymmetric means adopted by non state actors and terrorists to achieve their objectives. He also mentioned the multi spectral threats, which directly affect military doctrines and restructuring.
General Singh stressed on the need to transform the Indian Army so as to customise its operational effectiveness. Talking about training, the Army Chief emphasised on realistic, imaginative and practical training. Referring to Low Intensity Conflict he stressed on “zero tolerance” to Human Rights violations.
Army Chief also emphasised on morals, ethics and value systems in the Army. He brought out that professional commitment, loyalty, sacrifice and integrity were the need of the hour and that there would be no compromise with respect to the image of the Army.
The Deputy Chief of Army Staff and Adjutant General also presented updates in the afternoon session. Discussion on Raising of Arunachal and Sikkim CPO have been trained so far.
The Adjutant General brought out that in future a personality development programmewill be included in the Training curriculum of recruit. It was recommended to be on a trial basis for a period of 2 years. With respect to empowerment of PBOR the followingprogrammes have been given impetus:-
(a) Gyan Deep - Providing Educational Certification to PBOR through IGNOU.
(b) Kshamta - Developing of IT and English speaking skill in PBOR.
(c) VTC - Vocational Trg in last year of service through Centres of excellence which will be established at selected location.
The five days conference will also focus on macro level issues pertaining to prevailing security challengers prevalent in the country and the neighbourhood, military strategy, operational logistics and matters impacting the welfare and enhancement of satisfaction levels amongst all ranks of the Indian Army. The operational preparedness of the Army will be reviewed by senior commanders to include operational plans and the on going modernisationprocess.
