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No. 04/2019 April 2019AN INDIAN ARMY PUBLICATION

During Operation VIJAY, Captain Anuj Nayyar’s unit was deployed in J & K along the Line of Control. The Indian Army detected a massive infiltration by the Pakistani military and paramilitary forces in the Kargil region of J&K. The Army quickly mobilised its forces to drive out the Pakistani infiltrators from Indian

territory. Captain Nayyar, a junior officer in the 17 JAT Regiment, was deployed in this area. His first major task involved securing Pt 4875, also known as Pimple II, a strategic mountain peak on the Western side of Tiger Hill which was occupied by Pakistani infiltrators. Due to its strategic location, securing Pt 4875 was a top priority for the Indian Army. The peak, which stood at 15,990 feet above sea level, had extremely steep slopes . The eviction of Pakistani regulars from Pt 4875 in Kargil was crucial, if Tiger Hill had to be recaptured. Captain Nayyar who was part of Charlie Company was given the task to secure the peak without waiting for any air support on 06 July 1999.

During the initial phase of assault on Pt 4875, Captain Nayyar’s Company Commander got injured. However after the initial setback, the assault team split into two groups, one being led by Captain Nayyar. The Pakistani infiltrators had constructed several bunkers on Pt 4875 and Captain Nayyar’s team, which consisted of seven personnel, located four enemy bunkers. The company began to ascend Pt 4875 during which it came under heavy artillery and mortar fire from Pakistani Army. However, the troops continued the attack, which also included hand-to-hand combat, forcing the Pakistani soldiers to retreat. During the battle, Captain Nayyar killed nine Pakistani soldiers and destroyed three Medium Machine Gun bunkers.

Under Captain Nayyar’s leadership, the company successfully cleared three of the four bunkers and began its assault on the last remaining bunker. While clearing the fourth bunker, an enemy rocket-propelled grenade directly hit Captain Nayyar. Despite being grievously injured, Captain Nayyar continued to lead the remaining men in his company. He succumbed to his injuries but not before clearing the last bunker on Pt 4875. None of the soldiers from Captain Nayyar’s team of Charlie Company survived the battle. Two days after Pt 4875 was secured, it was counter-attacked by Pakistani infiltrators during which the second team, led by Captain Vikram Batra, successfully defended the peak. With support of heavy Artillery fire, Indian Army had recaptured Pimple Complex (now called Vikram Batra Top) but lost two of her bravest sons. Anuj’s comrade in battle, Captain Vikram Batra, had also attained martyrdom while clearing enemy bunkers. The securing of Pt 4875 (now called Gun Hill) would go on to pave the way for the recapture of Tiger Hill, the crucial victory that finally forced Pakistani forces to retreat to pre-war positions.

Captain Nayyar showed extreme courage and grit in the face of the enemy while leading from the front under adverse circumstances. His courage and leadership was an inspiration to his troops. Captain Anuj Nayyar was conferred with the Nation’s second highest gallantry award, ‘Maha Vir Chakra’ for his exceptional courage, unyielding spirit and supreme sacrifice (Posthumously).

OPERATION VIJAY

Captain Anuj Nayyar, Maha Vir Chakra, 17 JAT Regiment

(KARGIL WAR 1999)

THE NATION CELEBRATES 2O YEARS OF KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS'LET'S CELEBRATE COuRAGE, VALOuR AND SACRIFICE'

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Southern Command was raised on 01 April 1895 at Pune. During the Second World War, it was designated as the Southern Army and was shifted to Bangalore. On 01 July 1946, it was re-designated as Southern Command and reverted back to Pune. Lieutenant General KS Rajendra Singhji, Distinguished Service Order was the first Indian GOC-in-C after India attained freedom in 1947. Lieutenant General KS Saini, AVSM,YSM,VSM is the present Army Commander and the 35th GOC-in-C after independence.

Southern Command has an unique area of responsibility which includes deserts, most of the Peninsular India and the Rann of Kutch including the Creek. It comprises of two of the most important formations of Indian Army i.e the Konark Corps and the Sudarshan Chakra Corps.

The formation sign of Southern Command is the Crux, commonly known as the Southern Cross. The formation sign is based on four brightest stars in the constellation in Southern hemisphere, which forms an irregular diamond.

Southern Star Command as the oldest field Army of the Nation has a distinct saga of valour, victory and sacrifice.

From the Editor’s Desk

Operation VIJAY (Kargil War 1999)............................ 2Chief’s Page ............................................................... 4In Focus ..................................................................... 5Snippets ..................................................................6-7Southern Command Special .................................. 8-9J&K Diary ................................................................ 10North East Diary ....................................................... 11Communique ............................................................ 12Welfare and Empowerment ..................................... 13 Training .................................................................... 14Sports and Adventure .............................................. 15Regimental Celebrations .......................................... 16

Lieutenant General SK Saini, AVSM, YSM, VSM, GOC-in-C, Southern Command, paying tribute to

matyrs at National War Memorial, Pune.

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General Raymond A Thomas III, Commander of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) called upon and interacted with General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff on 07 Mar 19.

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff visited various forward locations at Samba and Ratnuchak in Jammu region to review the operational deployment & preparedness on 04 Mar 19.

Chief of the Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat addressing medical and paramedical combatants from ASEAN and ASEAN plus countries during MEDEX 2019 at Lucknow on 16 Mar 19.

Chief of the Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, visited units of Chetak Corps on 06 Mar 19.

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff interacting with Colonel General Salyukov Oleg Leonidovich, Land Forces Commander, Russian Federation on 14 Mar 19.

CHIEF’S PAGE


The Hon’ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and other dignitaries with the Gallantry and Distinguished Service Award Winners and Veer Naris at the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 14 and 19 Mar 19 respectively.

IN FOCuSDEFENCE INVESTITURE CEREMONY 2019

The Hon’ble President with the Gallantry award winners and Veer Naris on 14 Mar 19.

The Hon’ble President with the Distinguished award winners on 14 Mar 19.

The Hon’ble President with the Distinguished award winners on 19 Mar 19.


SNIPPETS

General Salyukov Oleg Leonidovich, Land Forces Commander, Russian Federation visited Amritsar and Khasa Military Station on 12-13 Mar 19. He was received at New Amritsar Military Station, Khasa by Major General K S Brar, GOC, Panther Division, where he witnessed Mechanized Forces battle drills.

A delegation from the United States Indo Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) headed by Rear Admiral Louis Tripoli, called on Lieutenant General Bipin Puri, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services and Senior Colonel Commandant, AMC.

A 10-member Vietnamese delegation led by Lieutenant General Vo Trong Viet, Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Defence & Security of Vietnam, visited the Officers Training Academy, OTA, Gaya on 04 Mar 19.

The Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory at Military Hospital Jalandhar was operationalised in presence of Lieutenant General Arvind Dutta, Corps Commander, Vajra Corps on 02 Mar 19.

A voluntary Blood Donation Camp to commemorate the 68th Raising Day of 301 Infantry Brigade was organised in the Indian Army Level-III Field Hospital at Democratic Republic of Congo by Indian Peacekeepers in United Nations.

Exercise Sampriti VIII 2019, Command Post Exercise (CPX) comprising troops from Indian Army and Bangladesh Army, was conducted from 02 to 15 Mar 19 to discuss & share expertise in counter terrorist operations under United Nations mandate.


SNIPPETS

A Capacity Building Tour to Jammu, Delhi and Chandigarh was undertaken for 20 students of Anantnag District (J & K) from 01 to 10 Mar 19 under the aegis of Counter Insurgecy Force (Victor) to provide a glimpse of the development and employment opportunities available for aspiring youth of the State.

Hon’ble Minister of State for Defence, Dr Subhash Ramrao Bhamre inaugurated the Janaushadhi Kendra, on the occasion of Janaushadhi Diwas, at Base Hospital, in New Delhi on 07 Mar 19.

Lieutenant General Elias Rodrigues Martins Filho, Force Commander, Democratic Republic of Congo Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) visited Company Operating Bases of Indian Battalions in North Kivu Province of Democratic Republic of Congo on 28 Feb 19.

In an inspiring example of indigenisation of defence equipment, the five metre Short Span Bridge was formally handed over to the Indian Army on 20 Mar 19 in a ceremony at the Talegaon facility of Larsen & Toubro Limited.

Commissioning ceremony for cadets of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune was held on 19 Mar 19. The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Bipin Puri, DGAFMS and Senior Colonel Commandant Army Medical Corps. Shri VK Paul, Chairman Board of Governors, Medical Council of India and member Niti Ayog was the Guest of Honour at the event.

A Security Convergence Meeting was held between police and military officials at Secunderabad Military Station on 07 Mar 19. Shri M. Mahender Reddy, Director General of Police, Telangana and Major General N Srinivas Rao, General Officer Commanding, Telangana and Andhra Sub-Area chaired the meeting.


SOuTHERN STAR - A SAGA OF VALOuR AND SACRIFICE…

Brief HiStory• Raised on 01 Apr 1895 in Pune. • On 21 Apr 1942, designated as Southern Army and

shifted to Bangalore. • On 01 Jul 1946 re-designated as Southern Command

and reverted back to Pune.• Lieutenant General KS Rajendra Sinhji, Distinguished

Service Order, was the first Indian GOC-in-C after Independence.

• Lieutenant General SK Saini, AVSM,YSM,VSM is the present Army Commander and 35th GOC-in-C.

AreA of reSPoNSiBility• Spans along 1240 km of International Border

including 100 km of Sindh-Kutch Border.• Comprises of 41% of Indian Land Mass, consisting

of 11 States and four Union Territories.• Includes deserts, parts of the peninsular India and

the Rann of Kutch including the Creek.• Major formations include Konark Corps,

Sudarshan Chakra Corps, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area and Dakshin Bharat Area.

PArtiCiPAtioN iN oPerAtioNSPoSt-iNdePeNdeNCe • Police action at Hyderabad in 1948.• Liberation of Goa in 1961.• Indo-Pak Wars of 1965 & 1971.• Operation PAWAN from 1987 to 1990.• Operation VIJAY in 1999.• Operation PARAKRAM in 2001-02.

HuMANitAriAN ASSiStANCe ANd diSASter relief • Assistance & relief during earthquake in Koyna near Satara

(Maharashtra) in 1960. • Khadakwasla dam burst in 1961.• Earthquakes at Latur in 1993 and Bhuj in 2001.• Tsunami in 2004. • Played a prominent role during Chennai floods - 2015, Gujarat

& Rajasthan floods - 2017 and floods in Kerala - 2018.• Construction of three Foot Over Bridges at Mumbai in a record

time by Sappers in Feb 2018.

SoutHerN StAr CreStThe formation sign of Southern Command is the Crux, commonly known as the Southern Cross. The formation sign is based on the four brightest stars in the constellation in the Southern Hemisphere, which forms an irregular diamond.


SOuTHERN STAR - A SAGA OF VALOuR AND SACRIFICE…

AdVeNture ACtiVitieS-2018• EME Nari Shakti Motor Cycle Expedition from Bhopal to Secunderabad – 1720 Km.

• Para Motor expedition by AOC from Rann of Kutch to Secunderabad – 1750 Km.

• Cycle Expedition by Madras Regimental Centre from Wellington to New Delhi – 2741 Km.

MilitAry diPloMACy duriNG 2018• MileX-18. Field Training Military Exercise called MILEX - 18 was organised

from 10 to 16 Sep 18 at the Foreign Training Node, Pune, in which Nations as part of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) participated.

• exercise iNdrA. The 10th edition of a joint military exercise in the series of Exercise INDRA with the Russian Army was held at Babina Military Station from 18 to 28 Nov 18.

• exercise eKuVeriN. The ninth edition of Exercise EKUVERIN-18 was held at Maafilaafushi, Maldives from 15 to 28 Dec 18.

• Africa - india field training exercise (AfiNdeX-19). The inaugural Africa - India Field Training Exercise-19 between armies of India and 17 African Nations was organised at Pune from 18 to 27 Mar 19.

feliCitAtioN CereMoNieS iN 2018'Year of the Disabled Soldier in the Line of Duty' was celebrated at Pune on 13 Dec 18. COAS felicitated 600 JCOs and OR belonging to Southern, South Western and Central Command on the occassion.

SPortS Southern Command is a major hub of sporting facilities for Indian Army with Army Sports Institute (ASI), Army Rowing Node (ARN) & Paraplegic Sports Node (PSN) being located at Pune.


JAMMu AND KASHMIR DIARY"We hold the hands and also the heart."

To empower the local youth and orient them towards the mainstream, Ace of Spades Division trained the youth of Rajouri district for Army Recruitment as part of Operation Sadbhavna.

Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C, Northern Command visited forward posts in Siachen Glacier on 19 Mar 19 and reviewed operational preparedness in the sector. He was accompanied by Lieutenant General YK Joshi, General Officer Commanding, Fire & Fury Corps.

152 Young Soldiers from Jammu & Kashmir passed out from The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre on 09 Mar 19. The Investiture Parade, was reviewed by Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon, GOC Chinar Corps.

An air conditioned computer laboratory has been established by the Army as part of Operation Sadbhavana at Govt High School, Lower Rajwalta, a remote area of Kathua District of J&K, to train and provide basic computer education to children of the school.

Rising Star Gunners organised a Medical cum Veterinary Camp for the residents of Dhanore & adjoining villages on 30 Feb 19. A large number of villagers utilised the opportunity to avail medical facilities provided by the Army.

A Capacity Building Tour comprising of 20 students of Government School, Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir visited Jaipur from 19 to 20 Mar 19. The students visited places of historic importance and witnessed the unique folk culture of Rajasthan.


NORTH EAST DIARY

Lieutenant General MM Naravane, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, interacted with the Hon'ble Governor of Assam, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi on 27 Mar 19 and apprised him of the security situation and activities being undertaken by the Army to bring peace and stability in Assam.

Ex-servicemen rally was organised at Military Station, Katihar on 10 Mar 19. The rally was attended by a large number of veterans & their families. The rally addressed their pension related grievances & provided medical support.

Indian Army dedicated a set of three toilet blocks constructed at Mipi in upper Dibang valley of Arunachal Pradesh in the presence of the officials from civil administration and locals. Indian Army has been regularly contributing to the Swachh Bharat Mission in far flung areas of the North East.

Ex-Servicemen Rally was organised at Kalimpong Military Station on 17 Mar 19. Veer Naris, widows, veterans of World War II, war wounded and senior citizens were felicitated during the function.

Units of Assam Rifles along with Ministry of Health, Manipur, organised a series of activities under the Mega Pulse Polio Campaign in various districts of Manipur on 10 Mar 19 as a contribution towards the National aim of ‘Polio Free India’.

Furthering military cooperation between India and Bangladesh and to deepen better military ties, Lieutenant General M M Naravane, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command visited Bangladesh from 18-22 Mar 19.

"Firm and Fair"


ARMY PAY AND ALLOWANCES CONTACT CENTRE (APACC)

DEFENCE PENSION CONTACT CENTRE (DPCC)

With an aim of improving satisfaction level of officers with respect to various matters pertaining to PCDA(O), Army Pay and Allowances Contact Centre (APACC) has been established in Jun 2018 in the premises of the PCDA(O), Pune. The Centre helps in resolving contentious issues with the PCDA(O), and it has also made Army Data Network (ADN) connectivity available at the PCDA(O) premises to facilitate online transmission of important policy letters and officers’ Part II Orders.

Contact details of APACC are as under :- (a) Civil Telephone - 020-26450691 (b) WhatsApp - 9373229967 (b) E-mail Address - [email protected] (c) Army Telephone - 410001 – 7275, 7279

Principle Controller of Defence Accounts(Pensions), Allahabad is handling pensions and other terminal benefits of all pensioners (Offrs, JCOs and OR) of Indian Army. In order to resolve the pending pension issues, Defence Pension Contact Centre (DPCC) now located within the premises of PCDA(P), Allahabad has been made functional wef 01 Oct 1986, under the aegis of HQ Purva UP and MP Sub Area. The centre helps in resolving long outstanding pension issues with the PCDA(P), Allahabad.

Contact details of DPCC are as under :- (a) Civ Telephone/Fax - 0532-2423486 (b) E-mail Address - [email protected] (c) Army Telephone - 430004-6219, 6225

COMMuNIquE


WELFARE AND EMPOWERMENT

Ex-servicemen rally was organised for three districts of Shimla, Solan and Sirmour by the VC Brigade under the aegis of Pine Division, Vajra Corps at Military Station Solan.

President AWWA inaugurated a modern printing facility in the Delhi Area printing press on 13 Mar 19 and interacted with the three special children employed in the press. President AWWA appreciated the upgradation including reinvigoration and infusion of new technology at the press.

The Himalayan Brigade established a Skill Development Centre at Bela, Salamabad and organised two simultaneous Skill Development Programs in Tailoring, Tourism & Hospitality Management for the young and dynamic youth residing in Boniyar on 26 Mar 19.

International Women’s Day was celebrated in Delhi over a week from 06-10 Mar 19. The celebration commenced with a medical camp at Base Hosp for four days where 468 families were screened for various ailments and culminated on 10 Mar 19 at Albert Ekka Institute.

On the occasion of, ‘International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers’, Indian Battalion deployed in South Sudan, joined hands with Child Protection Unit (UNMISS) and UNICEF in a two-day awareness campaign in Malakal on 11-12 Feb 19.

Under the aegis of Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), ‘SMARIKA’, a souvenir outlet has been opened at National War Memorial. Mrs Madhulika Rawat, President AWWA alongwith Chairpersons AWWA visited the outlet on 07 Mar 19.

"Morale is our strongest arsenal"


TRAINING

MEDEX-19, the field training exercise as part of the 3rd cycle of the Expert Work Group on Military Medicine being co-chaired by India and Myanmar concluded on 16 Mar 19. A team of observers from Association of South East Asian Nations and ASEAN Centre of Military Medicine secretariat arrived at Surya Khel Parisar to validate the Field Training Exercise on 16 Mar 19.

Indo -Oman Joint Exercise Al Nagah III 2019, a joint military exercise between Indian and Royal Army of Oman (RAO), was conducted from 12 -26 Mar 19 at Jabel Regiment, Jabel Al Akhdar, Oman.

Mitra Shakti VI, a joint exercise between India and Sri Lanka is being conducted from 26 Mar to 08 Apr 19 at Sri Lanka. The exercise aims to build and promote close relations & enhance ability to undertake anti-terrorist operations under the UN mandate.

Batch of 227 recruits took oath to serve the Nation during an impressive Passing Out Parade held at the Mahar Regiment Centre, Saugor on 12 Feb 19. The parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General R P Singh, GOC Sudarshan Chakra Corps.

"To be the best, we train to handle the worst."

AFINDEX-19, the inaugural Africa-India Field Training Exercise-2019 was conducted from 18-27 Mar 19 at Pune. Contingents of the 17 African Nations came together for the exercise along with a contingent of Maratha Light Infantry (Jangi Paltan) representing India.

The seventh edition of the joint exercise Exercise Garud Shakti was conducted for 10 days from 08-17 Mar 19 at Agra with Indonesian Army.


SPORTS & ADVENTuRE

4th National White Water River Rafting Championship was organised from 15 to 17 Mar 19 on the Chenab River at Reasi. Counter Insurgency Force (Uniform) provided all needed administrative support to the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir for conduct of the event.

An Indo-Maldives Joint cycling expedition which began its journey from Delhi on 11 Mar 19 was flagged in by Chief of Staff, Sapta Shakti Command at Jaipur on 19 Mar 19.

Third Joint Indo-Bangladesh Army Cycling Expedition was flagged off by Deputy GOC Kripan Division from Binnaguri Military Station, on 20 Mar 19. The cycling team will traverse a total distance of 401 km, from Dhubri in India to Madhupur in Bangladesh.

Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Makalu (8485M) was flagged off by Director General Military Training DGMT on 27 Mar 19. Indian Army team will summit Mt Makalu (8485M), the fifth highest peak of the world.

Open International Canoe Sprint Competition 2019 was held at Bhopal from 23-25 Mar 19. A total of fourteen countries participated in the competition. Hav Albert Raj of MEG & Centre represented India in the competition and won Silver medal in K1, 1000 mtr event and Bronze medal in K4, 500 mtr mixed event.

Hav Veerdev Gulia from Army Sports Institute made the Nation proud by winning Silver Medal in U-23 (79Kg) Asian Wrestling Championship held at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 21-24 Mar 19.

‘What is a lifetime adventure for you,is a daily routine for us.’


Next Edition “Central Command Special”.

REGIMENTAL CELEbRATIONS The Vajra Corps celebrated its 70th Raising Day on 01 Mar 19. To mark the occasion, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps laid a wreath and paid homage at Vajra Shaurya Sthal to the martyrs.

The Chinar Corps celebrated the 78th Raising Day at Badami Bagh Cantonment on 20 Mar 19. General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps laid a wreath at Badami Bagh Cantonment War Memorial on the occasion.


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