CISF Gets 'Battle Ready': Begins Intensive Training with Indian Army
A Distinct Vision of “Battle Ready” CISF’s battle-hardiness refers to preparing its personnel to swiftly and effectively respond to crises at high-value and high-risk installations - such as airports, nuclear facilities, government buildings, and Parliament.
CISF Gets 'Battle Ready': Begins Intensive Training with Indian Army
In a major step toward strengthening its operational readiness amid evolving security challenges, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has initiated intensive joint training exercises with the Indian Army. This marks a significant move to make the Force “battle-ready” against unconventional and hybrid threats. A Distinct Vision of “Battle Ready” CISF’s battle-hardiness refers to preparing its personnel to swiftly and effectively respond to crises at high-value and high-risk installations as airports, nuclear facilities, government buildings, and Parliament.
The emphasis is on handling complex, high-pressure scenarios such as drone incursions, coordinated terrorist attacks, insider threats, and sabotage operations with speed, precision, and calm. Specialized Training with the Army in Kashmir Valley For the first time, the CISF is conducting full-scale batches of training at elite Indian Army formations in the Kashmir Valley. Previously, only a limited number of CISF personnel were allotted seats for such exercises. Now, following close coordination between CISF and the Army-and in recognition of the critical national interest Army has agreed to provide comprehensive training modules to larger contingents. The modules include Night Operations, Jungle Warfare, Close-Combat Tactics and Endurance-Building Drills.
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These modules are designed to build on CISF’s already robust experience in urban counter-threat operations, while now enhancing its ability to operate in complex terrains and high-threat zones. The goal is to equip personnel to professionally handle contingencies such as armed infiltration, sabotage, and multi-pronged terror strikes in both urban and rural environments. Only the Best Get Selected. The personnel selected for this high-intensity training are part of CISF’s Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) the first responders to emergencies across all 369 units of the Force.
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Only those under 35 years of age and who have passed the Battle Physical Efficiency Test (BPET) aligned with National Security Guard (NSG) standards were eligible. Notably, these QRT members have already completed a rigorous six-month in-house CISF training prior to joining the Army module. Road Ahead Going forward, CISF plans to expand this form of advanced combat training to more units, starting with the most sensitive and high-risk locations. The aim is to gradually bring all CISF personnel to a higher threshold of physical endurance, tactical proficiency and psychological resilience—ensuring the Force is always prepared to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure from emerging threats.
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