Leh, Jan 24: Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Fire and Fury Corps, visited the Snow Leopard Brigade the other day to review the operational preparedness and combat readiness of troops deployed in the super high altitude region.
During the visit, the GOC carried out a comprehensive assessment of ongoing operational measures and interacted with commanders and troops to gauge readiness levels in the challenging terrain and extreme climatic conditions. He expressed satisfaction with the high standards of professionalism, morale and preparedness displayed by all ranks.
A key highlight of the visit was the inspection of a newly developed indigenous capability for carrying out major mid-life repairs of Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) in the super high altitude areas of Ladakh. This critical capability, developed as a pilot project, is aimed at ensuring enhanced equipment availability, faster turnaround time and greater operational self-reliance in forward areas.
Lt Gen Bhalla formally flagged off the Armoured Recovery Vehicles upon successful completion of the pilot project, marking a significant milestone in capability enhancement and operational sustainability in the region.
Commending the initiative, the GOC lauded all ranks for their dedication, technical expertise and innovation in overcoming logistical and environmental challenges. He noted that such capability enhancements would substantially boost operational effectiveness and preparedness of formations deployed along the northern frontiers.
The visit reaffirmed the Indian Army’s continued focus on strengthening combat readiness, indigenous technical capabilities and mission preparedness in Ladakh, ensuring swift and effective response in all operational contingencies.
