The Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJW School), Vairengte, conducted a four-week cadre on Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism for personnel of the Arunachal Pradesh Police Special Task Force, with the training programme culminating on 3 September 2026.
The cadre was designed to strengthen the operational preparedness of the participating personnel and enhance their ability to function effectively in demanding security environments. The training focused on a combination of individual skills, tactical proficiency and team effectiveness, with emphasis on capabilities relevant to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
A major component of the training was fieldcraft and battlecraft, enabling personnel to further sharpen their understanding and application of essential skills required during operations. These areas remain fundamental to the effectiveness of security forces operating in challenging terrain and uncertain operational conditions.
The cadre also included tactical drills designed to improve coordination, responsiveness and team-level effectiveness. Such training provides personnel with an opportunity to develop greater familiarity with tactical procedures while reinforcing the importance of teamwork and disciplined execution during operational tasks.
Advanced firing practices formed another important component of the four-week programme. Regular and progressive weapons training is essential for maintaining individual proficiency and ensuring that personnel can employ their weapons effectively and responsibly in operational environments.
The participants were also provided practical training in intelligence-led operations. The emphasis on intelligence-led approaches underlines the importance of obtaining and effectively utilising relevant information while planning and conducting counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
By combining fieldcraft, battlecraft, tactical drills, firing practices and intelligence-led operational training, the cadre sought to develop a comprehensive operational skill set among the participating personnel. The practical orientation of the programme was aimed at enabling personnel to translate training into effective action in demanding field environments.
The training also placed emphasis on individual skills as well as collective effectiveness. In counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, the ability of individual personnel to perform effectively must be complemented by coordination and cohesion at the team level. The cadre therefore provided exposure to both individual proficiency and coordinated tactical functioning.
The successful completion of the four-week programme further highlights the role of the CIJW School, Vairengte, as a specialised training institution focused on preparing security personnel to meet contemporary security challenges. The school provides an environment where personnel can undergo focused training in skills relevant to operations in difficult and complex environments.
The participation of the Arunachal Pradesh Police Special Task Force also strengthened cooperation between the Army and the state police. Joint and specialised training engagements provide an opportunity for personnel from different security organisations to develop greater professional familiarity and a shared understanding of operational requirements.
Such cooperation is particularly relevant in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism environments, where effective security responses depend on coordination, information sharing, complementary capabilities and a common understanding of operational procedures.
The cadre therefore served both a training and a capacity-building purpose. While sharpening the operational capabilities of the Arunachal Pradesh Police personnel, it also contributed to strengthening institutional cooperation between the CIJW School and the state police force.
The culmination of the cadre on 3 September marked the completion of an intensive four-week training programme focused on preparing personnel for the realities of contemporary security operations. The skills developed during the course are intended to strengthen individual confidence, tactical competence and team effectiveness in demanding operational environments.
The programme reinforces the continuing importance of specialised training in maintaining the readiness of security forces. As counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism challenges evolve, personnel require continuous exposure to practical training, tactical drills and intelligence-led operational approaches.
The successful culmination of the cadre at CIJW School, Vairengte, thus represents another step towards enhancing the operational preparedness of the Arunachal Pradesh Police Special Task Force while strengthening cooperation between the Army and state police. The training underscores the importance of professional competence, practical skills and coordinated action in responding effectively to contemporary security challenges.
