Last Updated: January 05, 2023, 10:18 IST
Over 19,000 Agniveers within the first batch commenced coaching on January 1 this 12 months and the second batch of over 21,000 recruits will observe on March 1. (Reuters File)
The Army has carried out 96 recruitment rallies throughout the size and breadth of the nation to choose 40,000 Agniveers
The Indian Army is all set for its first batch of ladies Agniveers who will get coaching from March this 12 months.
Army officers conscious of the developments mentioned the primary batch may have 100 candidates who will be despatched to a coaching centre for a pre-structured coaching module. The sources added that the coaching module is split into three layers and every layer may have weeks-long devoted focus areas to improve persona and inculcate self-discipline.
The module is identical for all batches and varied required infrastructure, stimulators, and weapons have been put in place in any respect coaching centres. The Army has additionally roped in specialists in sports activities medication and physiotherapy to cope with any type of accidents through the session.
The power has carried out 96 recruitment rallies throughout the size and breadth of the nation to choose 40,000 Agniveers. Over 19,000 Agniveers within the first batch commenced coaching on January 1 this 12 months and the second batch of over 21,000 recruits will observe on March 1. Subsequent batches will be inducted within the months of May and November yearly.
Agnipath: Layers of coaching
An Army official, whereas speaking in regards to the division of layers of coaching, mentioned aside from the coaching imparted within the centres that types the primary layer of inculcating self-discipline, the second layer is the unit to which the Agniveer will be enrolled for his 4 years of employment. The duties, coaching calendar and operational duties will implement a way of loyalty and responsibility to the organisation and the nation.
“The third layer will comprise interactions with peers, senior NCOs/ JCOs and officers which will add to the Agniveer’s personality and enable him to experience the Army as a ‘way of life’. All these layers will ensure that adequate discipline and ethos is imparted to the Agniveer in his four years of employment,” the official added.
Methodology and infrastructure
The official mentioned the coaching methodology and infrastructure have been appropriately tailored to meet the twin necessities of future-ready troopers and the brief period of Agniveer’s time period of engagement.
“The training duration for Basic and Advanced Military Training has been optimised to a standard 24-31 weeks. A large number of simulators for training on varied weapons and equipment are under establishment. Infrastructure creation and staffing of specialists in sports medicine and physiotherapy are being carried out as a pre-emptive measure for likely stress injuries at all training centres,” he mentioned.
The Agniveers will additional endure seven weeks of On-the-Job Training (OJT) on the unit after their coaching on the centre.
FRASS for Agniveers
“With the induction of Agniveer recruits, the training duration at the Regimental Centres has been reduced to 31 weeks and there is an inescapable need to optimise all the training time available,” the Defence Ministry has mentioned as per an official communication.
It additional mentioned that to successfully hone the small arms firing abilities of Agniveers within the restricted time out there, there may be an operational requirement of gear which might automate the method of recording the rating throughout small arms firing and help in well timed evaluation and drawing of classes for every firer.
In the present weapons coaching methodology on the firing vary, a big energy is required as well as to the firing element for varied security, inspections and validation duties.
Tactical Engagement Simulator for Agniveers
The Defence Ministry has sought bids to purchase Tactical Engagement Simulators (TES). Each system will consist of a person soldier package to embody a person show unit, physique harness, helmet harness, laser projector, GPS and radio trans receiver, sensor unit to embody a small alignment unit, umpire gun, train management, battery charging mechanism and base antenna.
A tactical engagement simulator facilitates tactical coaching of individuals in all sorts of terrains ranging from staff and sub-unit to greater echelons of an infantry formation.
TES can successfully hone and monitor area craft and battle craft abilities in restricted time and might calculate the impact of simulated firing on every trainee concerned in varied coaching workout routines, monitor their motion and in addition counsel enchancment within the drill units.
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