Chief Of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth in Pune
“During his interaction with commanders and troops, the Army chief emphasised that operational readiness must remain a continuous priority, with formations and units required to remain adaptable and prepared to respond effectively to emerging security challenges,” said the official. It was his first visit to the Southern Command headquarters in Pune after taking charge as Army chief. Gen Seth reviewed the command’s operational preparedness and ongoing capability enhancement initiatives during his visit. He was briefed by Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, on the prevailing operational environment, operational posture, training initiatives and measures being undertaken to enhance combat effectiveness and mission readiness. He called for greater emphasis on realistic and battle-oriented training, technology absorption and continuous refinement of warfighting competencies and Techniques, Tactics and Procedures (TTPs) in line with the changing nature of warfare.
Pune: Chief Of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Monday stressed that the highest standard of operational readiness is the need of the hour amid the evolving character of warfare during his visit to the Southern Command.
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