| ID | 098324 |
| Title Proper | Modernization of infantry in India |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Dahiya, Rumel |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Besides equipping the infantry, a serious look also needs to be given to its
training. Use of tactical simulators for training commanders up to unit level,
support weapons and advanced infantry weapons simulators, driving and
communication simulators have to be procured and utilised to train better
educated soldiers who will be required to handle more complex weapon systems
and equipment in future. More than the shortcoming in educational standards
among the soldiers there is a lack of understanding on part of the officers for
need to train their command better and mange the time more gainfully. For this
to happen the working ethos in the Army will have to undergo a change and
senior officers will have to give a lead. Besides, a serious thought also needs to
be given to re-organisation of mountain formations to enhance their combat
capabilities which have remained unchanged for many decades. They need to
be provided with tools for better situational awareness, fire power, command
and control, manoeuvrability, better logistics and greater staying power. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 4, No. 3; Jul 2010: p.136-145 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Defence Studies Vol. 4, No. 3; Jul 2010: p.136-145 |
| Key Words | Modernisation of Infantry ; India ; Complex Weapon Systems ; Infantry Weapons ; Fighter Aircraft |