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NEW DELHI: On the 28th of September, the Regiment of Artillery celebrates its Raising Day. Gunners in all military stations get together to commemorate their victorious role in battles fought throughout history. The interview tracks artillery modernization that would decisively affect our battleworthiness as we face enemies on both our East and the North.
A lot will depend on how far is our artillery’s reach, what is the degree of precision of artillery weapons, how swift is the sensor-shooter loop, and a lot more. Artillery, a combat arm, has also inducted the first lot of women entry officers. These young girls will surely make a mark, as their predecessors have done in other arms and services.
Guest: Lt Gen Adosh Kumar. Currently, the Director General of artillery, the General has commanded an Artillery Division of a Strike Corps. held various critical staff appointments and has been an instructor in NDA, School of Artillery, and CDM.
Host: Brig SK Chatterji (Retd) Editor, Bharatshakti.in
He was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery after having graduated from the Indian Military Academy. A graduate of Defence Services Staff College, and Senior Command course at the Army War College, he commanded a medium artillery regiment in high altitude area, an artillery brigade in deserts, and a Corps artillery brigade in intense counter insurgency environment in Kashmir Valley.
A prolific writer, the officer has written a book: Vintage Guns of India.
Recently, he has co-authored the book: Home of the Brave. History of Rashtriya Rifles.
He has a chapter in the book: Know India Better; a chapter in another book yet to be published.
He has over 300 articles on various subjects in newspapers and military magazines in India, US, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong.
He has also, edited the book: The Guardsman; and drafted the Regiment of Artillery History.
