This strategic collaboration marks a decisive step toward making the force “battle-ready” to counter emerging unconventional and hybrid threats targeting India’s critical infrastructure.
For the first time, full-scale batches of CISF personnel underwent advanced combat training at elite Indian Army formations in the Kashmir Valley.
Unlike earlier arrangements where only a limited number of seats were allotted, the new modules accommodate larger contingents, reflecting growing synergy between the two forces and the national imperative of securing high-value assets.
The training initiative aligns with the CISF’s vision of rapid, precise, and composed response to complex threats at high-risk installations including airports, nuclear plants, government buildings, and the Parliament. The personnel have been trained to handle scenarios such as drone incursions, coordinated terror strikes, insider threats, and sabotage attempts.
The joint training modules included night operations, jungle warfare, close-combat tactics, and endurance-building drills, designed to complement CISF’s strong urban counter-threat experience with skills to operate in diverse and high-intensity environments.The trainees selected for this high-intensity program are members of the CISF’s Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs), the frontline responders across its 369 units. Only personnel under 35 years of age and those who have successfully cleared the Battle Physical Efficiency Test (BPET) benchmarked to National Security Guard (NSG) standards were eligible.
Before joining the Army-led exercises, these personnel also completed a stringent six-month in-house training program conducted by the CISF, reinforcing their readiness for real-world scenarios.
Expanding Scope of Tactical Excellence
Going forward, CISF plans to extend this advanced training framework to more units, prioritising those deployed at the country’s most sensitive and high-risk installations.
Officials said the broader aim is to elevate the overall operational capabilities of the force, boosting physical endurance, tactical excellence, and mental resilience across the board.
As the nature of threats facing national assets evolves, this Army-CISF collaboration signals a forward-looking approach to homeland security, ensuring India’s critical infrastructure remains protected by a force that is not just alert, but combat-ready.
