The 36th Infantry Commanders’ Conference concluded on Wednesday at the Infantry School, Mhow. The biennial Conference was presided over by General MM Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Army Staff and wide canvas of Officers from Army Commanders to the Company Commanders of Infantry on a hybrid model with physical attendance at Mhow and seven Video Conference nodes all across the country.
Various issues and topics were discussed during the conference which are critical for Infantry especially Operations, Training, Capability Development and infusion of Technology. The forum fostered the Infantry spirit and further strengthened the bonds of the larger Infantry fraternity cutting across Regimental lines.
During the Conference, the Infantry showcased its latest acquisitions in all domains of lethality, mobility, battlefield transparency, situational awareness and survivability. The demonstration of latest acquisition of New Generation Weapons & Equipment infused confidence in the modern capabilities of Infantry to counter the nefarious activities of the adversaries especially on the Line of Control & LAC in Northern Borders.
The display also featured a host of Indian companies demonstrating their capabilities in the field of Electro Optics. These day and night surveillance and target acquisition devices have been inducted by Service through various modes and number of these are under trials by the Infantry. Equipped with the latest technologies in Thermal Imaging and Image Intensification, the soldier retains his edge in the operations. Meticulously organised, the display aptly highlighted the metamorphosis in Infantry’s operational capabilities and the strength of the Indian Defence Industry.
The Conference was huge success with many Infantry issues discussed threadbare and reached logical conclusions. The amalgamation of vast experience of Senior Infantry Commanders including the Chief of Army Staff & the innovative suggestions of young Commanding Officers & Company Commanders ensured that way points for the future pathway for Infantry to grow from strength to strength were identified.