Summer Exercise by Vajra Corps

Jalandhar, June 6 (Punjab Post Bureau) – In a continued effort to hone its conventional operational preparedness on the Western front, Vajra Corps has conducted a series of tactical exercises with troops during the summer months. Close on the heels of Divisional level manoeuvre exercise conducted in general area Nakodar-Nurmahal, in the vicinity of Ludhiana by Panther Division, two more tactical exercises were conducted by the Vajra Corps. These exercises were conducted at Khem Karan, historically known as ‘Patton Graveyard’ and Jalalabad, both in general area of Ferozepur by ‘Double Victory Brigade’ and ‘Golden Arrow Division’.
The exercises involving large scale tank, infantry and aviation manoeuvres, were supervised by Lt Gen JS Cheema, General Officer Commanding Vajra Corps. Despite intense heat, with temperatures touching 500 C mark inside the tank or infantry combat vehicle, the troops displayed remarkable skills and enthusiasm in undertaking various tactical manoeuvres.
The exercise was witnessed on the concluding day by Lt Gen KJ Singh, General Officer Commanding –in-Chief, Western Command. Speaking on the occasion, the Army Commander complimented the troops for displaying a very high standard of professionalism, even under harsh weather conditions. He also complimented the Formation for its innovative training methodology in actual terrain and weather conditions, which has further enhanced its operational and logistics preparedness for conventional operations, adding to the might of the Western Command