New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): In a significant move to bolster its operational readiness amid evolving security threats, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has completed an intensive joint training program with the Indian Army. This strategic collaboration marks a major step toward making the force “battle ready” to tackle unconventional and hybrid threats aimed at India’s critical infrastructure.
For the first time, full-scale batches of CISF personnel underwent advanced combat training with elite Indian Army formations in the Kashmir Valley. Unlike previous arrangements, which allowed limited participation, the new modules include larger contingents, reflecting deeper synergy between the two forces and a national priority to secure high-value assets.
The initiative is aligned with the CISF’s vision of ensuring a rapid, precise, and composed response to complex threat scenarios at high-risk sites, including airports, nuclear facilities, government buildings, and the Indian Parliament. Personnel received training in handling drone intrusions, coordinated terrorist attacks, insider threats, and sabotage.
The joint modules covered night operations, jungle warfare, close-combat tactics, and endurance-building drills—aimed at augmenting CISF’s strong urban counter-threat experience with the ability to operate in diverse, high-intensity environments.
The selected trainees were drawn from the CISF’s Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), which serve as frontline responders across 369 units nationwide. Only those under the age of 35 and who successfully cleared the Battle Physical Efficiency Test (BPET)—benchmarked to National Security Guard (NSG) standards—were eligible for the program.
Prior to joining the Army-led exercises, these personnel also completed a rigorous six-month in-house training course conducted by the CISF to ensure they were fully prepared for real-world security scenarios.
Expanding Scope of Tactical Excellence
Looking ahead, the CISF plans to expand this advanced training model to additional units, especially those deployed at the country’s most sensitive and high-risk locations. Officials emphasized that the overarching goal is to enhance the force’s physical endurance, tactical acumen, and mental resilience.
As threats to national infrastructure continue to evolve, the Army-CISF joint initiative represents a proactive and forward-looking approach to homeland security—ensuring India’s vital assets are guarded by a force that is not only vigilant but also combat-ready.
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