Exercise Dweepshakti 2023

Joint Special Forces Training Camp commenced at ANC, aimed at enhancing inter-force collaboration before ‘Ex Dweepshakti-23‘.

Ex Dweepshakti-23

Joint Special Forces Training Camp commenced at ANC, aimed at enhancing inter-force collaboration before ‘Ex Dweepshakti-23‘. Special Forces troops honed their advanced skills, showcasing their dedication. Witnessed impressive CFF, highlighting their prowess & teamwork.

Andaman & Nicobar Command

The Andaman and Nicobar Command is the only tri-service theater command of the Indian Armed Forces, based at Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India.

Headquarters: Port Blair

Founded: September 2001

Commander-in-Chief: Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan

Strategic Importance of ANC

The Ten Degree Channel (also called Great or Grand Channel) within India’s EEZ is world’s busiest shipping trade route which also connects to very narrow and contiguous Malacca and Singapore straits. This route is considered world’s biggest strategic chokepoint in military terminology, e.g. India and allies could potentially impose a blockade in case of dispute with China whose economy significantly depends on the export trade through this route.

The A&NC is commanded by a Three-star officer (rank of Lieutenant General of the Indian Army or equivalent) who reports directly to the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (Chairman COSC) or CDS in New Delhi.

Para (Special Forces)

Para (Special Forces), also known as Para Commandos or Para Commandos, is a group of special forces battalions of the Parachute Regiment in the Indian Army.

Active: 1 July 1966–present;

Current commander: Lt. Gen. Pushpendra Singh SM

Garrison/HQ: Bengaluru Cantonment, Bengaluru

Motto(s): Shatrujeet (The Conqueror)

Part of: Parachute Regiment

Size: 15 battalions