Chief of the Army Staff General Bikram Singh chaired the Fifth Biennial Mechanised Forces Conference on February 26. Addressing the delegates at the Fifth Biennial Mechanised Forces Conference hosted by the Armoured Corps Centre and School, Ahmadnagar, from February 25-27, General Singh praised the battle readiness of the Mechanised Forces which deliver the vital punch on the battlefield. The COAS said that their commitment, morale, training and operational capabilities must instil fear in our potential adversaries.

The COAS added that a fresh impetus is required for change in the Army. Towards pursuit of all-round excellence, the General exhorted all ranks of the Mechanised Forces to focus on effective training for integrated all-arms operations. He said that the Army has always been the epitome of trust and discipline, for which they should always be proud. The COAS emphasised on the focus areas enunciated by him for all ranks of the Army.

During the three-day conclave, important issues regarding modernisation, realistic operationally-oriented training and human resource management issues were discussed. A large number of senior serving officers of the elite Armoured Corps, Mechanised Infantry and Brigade of the Guards also attended the conference.