Inside India’s Elite Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) Mizoram: Vairengte Warriors Ep. 2 Promo

Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School

Deep within the emerald, mist-covered hills of Mizoram lies a training ground that has earned a legendary reputation across the globe. This is Vairengte, home to the Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS). In Episode 2 of our Vairengte Warriors series, we witness the transformation of conventional soldiers into lethal masters of the CI/CT (Counter Insurgency Counter Terrorism) shadows.

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The philosophy of CIJWS is simple yet profound: to defeat an insurgent, you must think, move, and strike like one. This isn’t just a military school; it is a laboratory for asymmetric warfare. Trainees are taught that in the jungle, the terrain is a neutral mirror—it reflects your weaknesses and rewards your awareness.

The Motto: Fight the Guerrilla Like a Guerrilla

In this episode, we document the high-octane tactical drills that define the CIJWS experience. We take you inside the firing ranges where soldiers navigate live-fire reflex shooting. Here, the margin for error is zero, and the pressure is constant.

A group of Indian and International officers also embark on a practice mission to raid an insurgents hideout. The exercise simulates the raw reality of counter-insurgency operations, where silence is a weapon and stamina is the ultimate currency. We capture the sweat, the strategy, and the unwavering grit of the troops who undergo this trial by fire.

Special Heliborne Ops

Why do special forces from the United States, UK, and dozens of other nations flock to this remote corner of Northeast India? The answer lies in CIJWS’s combat-proven legacy. Established with lessons learned during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, the school provides a level of realism that few other institutions can match.

By merging ancient jungle craft with modern technology, including drone reconnaissance and advanced surveillance, CIJWS ensures that ‘Vairengte Warriors’ are some of the most formidable CI/CT soldiers in the world.

Watch Episode 2 of Vairengte Warriors to witness the elite training. If you missed Part 1, watch it here: Counter-Insurgency, Jungle Warfare Masterclass: Meet The CIJWS Commandant