The mock drill by the commandos of Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC), with short glimpses of counter terrorist and counter insurgency operations, for mediapersons here on Friday provided fresh insights into the quality of professional commando training, the rich cultural ethos and the training establishment.
MLIRC Commandant Brig.Pravin Shinde, who spoke about the glorious past of the regiment dating back to 217 years when the Maratha battalions participated in various wars and campaigns brining many laurels to the regiment and the nation, said the MLIRC was the only regimental centre in the Indian army to have participated in the First World War.
He said MLIRC was essentially a cradle of soldering where the recruits coming from civilian background are subjected to rigorous combat training for a period of nine months, after which they emerge as physically and mentally robust soldiers, motivated and ready to take on any challenge in service of the nation.
The mock operations provided glimpses of how the contemporary army establishments have incorporated latest technologies with the standard military training to mould soldiers to cope up with emerging conflict scenarios. Apart from commando and standard military training, the MLIRC also plays an active role in nation building exercises. The men trained here have participated in all major wars, internal conflicts, counter insurgency and terrorist operations whenever needed and saved lives during natural disasters, he said.
