Belagavi saw the Infantry Platoon Commanders Course at the Junior Leaders Wing (JL Wing) draw to a close on October 13, 2026, with junior military leaders from the Indian Army and four friendly foreign countries completing the programme.
The course included personnel from Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Cameroon and Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), alongside Indian Army participants. Their presence pointed to continuing defence cooperation and military training ties between India and partner nations.
According to the report, the programme is meant for junior military leaders who are responsible for infantry platoons. It focuses on building leadership qualities, tactical proficiency and operational skills, all of which are needed for command duties and for handling varied battlefield conditions.
Major General Dhananjay Joshi, AVSM, VSM, Commander of the Junior Leaders Wing, attended the concluding ceremony and recognised the performers who stood out during the course.
Havildar Arun Kumar of the Dogra Regiment was named the Best Student for his performance in the training programme.
Among the foreign participants, Pelpon Kinkey Gyeltshen of the Royal Bhutan Army received the Best Foreign Student award. The report says this recognition was for his performance throughout the course.
Beyond the awards, the presence of military personnel from Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Cameroon and Ivory Coast created scope for professional interaction and exchange of military experience among the participating forces.
The successful completion of the course underlines the Junior Leaders Wing’s role in developing capable infantry leaders while also supporting military-to-military relationships with friendly foreign countries through professional training and shared learning.
