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Step inside one of the world’s most specialized military training institutions – the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) in Vairengte, Mizoram. In this exclusive interview, Amitabh Revi speaks to Brigadier D.S.Thapa, Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor(June ’23-June ’25), about how India trains its and the world’s soldiers for jungle warfare, counter‑insurgency and counter‑terrorism operations.
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From reclaimed training lakes, survival snake pits to red‑team demo companies, discover how CIJWS blends sweat, research and cutting‑edge technology to create “scholar warriors” ready for the toughest missions. Hear combat‑tested lessons that are shaping the training of young officers, JCOs and NCOs.
Watch Vairengte Warriors, Episode III to understand why “skill + drill + will + guile” is more than just a motto here – it is a way of life for India’s frontline units preparing for the jungles of the Northeast, the mountains of J&K and UN missions abroad.
