MNS: Chief of the Army Staff visited Headquarters 3 Corps (Spear Corps) from 09th to 10th Oct 2012 at Rangapahar, Dimapur. On arrival, General Bikram Singh Chief of the Army Staff was received by Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command and Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding Spear Corps. The Army Chief reviewed the operational preparedness, security situation and progress made in the development of infrastructure in the Spear Corps. He was briefed on prevailing security situation in the North East and the efforts being put in to combat militancy in affected areas of 3 Corps by Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni, SM, VSM. Army chief addressed the officers of the Corps including Division and Brigade Commanders on challenges facing the army and efforts required in overcoming these. He emphasized on the need for maintaining high standard of Operational readiness and discipline. He advised officers to uphold the cherished core values of integrity, loyalty, selfless service, courage and honour, and also to ensure that the sense of pride, elan and dignity is maintained at all times. Officers must take steps to ensure highest standard of motivation and morale of troops under their command.
He was satisfied with the humane touch being exhibited by the troops involved in combating insurgency. Army Chief said that maintaining peace and tranquility along the border is crucial. He was appreciative of the high level of operational preparedness, focus on long term all round capability and capacity building endeavours of the Corps.
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