Article Posted on : - Apr 23, 2016

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JAIPUR (PTI): Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Friday witnessed in western Rajasthan the 'Shatrujeet' exercise, which is a part of regular training where the Strike Corps hones war-fighting skills.

The Army chief arrived in the exercise area where he was received by South Western Army Commander Lt Gen Sarath Chand.

He was briefed on the operational plans and conduct of the exercise by Lieutenant General Shokin Chauhan, General Officer Commanding, Strike Corps, defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha said.

Gen Singh reviewed complex and integrated operational manoeuvres of the formation.

Synergy between Army and Air Force in executing air-land battle and the ability to orchestrate battle in network centric environment were also successfully validated during the exercise.

Under the exercise, two airborne battalions of the elite Parachute Brigade were dropped on a single night behind simulated enemy lines to address objectives in depth by vertical envelopment and to maintain high tempo of operations.

Composite infantry and mechanised columns of the Strike Corps maneuvred deep into 'enemy' territory and successfully linked up with the airborne force whereas networked radars, UAVs and aerial surveillance platforms ensured continuous flow of information.

Mobile communication systems integrated with terrestrial network provided efficient communication on move across the battle field.