Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC), along with all ranks, extended warm congratulations to Major General Kulvir Singh, SM**, on assuming the prestigious appointment as Commandant of the Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), Vairengte. A decorated officer with an illustrious service record, Maj Gen Kulvir Singh brings a wealth of operational experience and leadership expertise to one of the Indian Army’s most elite training institutions.
Taking over the reins of CIJWS marks a significant chapter in Maj Gen Kulvir Singh’s distinguished military career. His leadership is expected to further enhance the school’s reputation as a global centre of excellence in counter-insurgency tactics and jungle warfare operations.
About Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), Vairengte
The Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), located in Vairengte, Mizoram, is one of the Indian Army’s premier training establishments and a world-renowned institution in the field of unconventional warfare. Established in 1970, CIJWS was created in response to the evolving security challenges posed by insurgency and guerrilla warfare in the northeastern region of India. Over the decades, it has transformed into a global hub for training soldiers in the complexities of counter-insurgency, jungle survival, and small-team operations.
Known as the “Mecca of Counter-Insurgency Training,” CIJWS conducts specialized courses that focus on tactics, intelligence operations, ambush and counter-ambush drills, tracking, survival skills, and the psychological dimensions of counter-insurgency campaigns. The training modules are designed to prepare soldiers to operate in some of the most hostile terrains under intense operational pressure.
The school regularly trains not only personnel from the Indian Armed Forces but also troops from numerous friendly foreign countries, reflecting its reputation and strategic importance on the global stage. With a blend of theoretical instruction and rigorous field exercises, CIJWS equips soldiers with the skills, mindset, and resilience necessary to combat insurgent threats and conduct effective jungle operations.
Under the leadership of Maj Gen Kulvir Singh, CIJWS is poised to continue its legacy of excellence, innovation, and strategic relevance, contributing significantly to India’s internal security and counter-terrorism capabilities.
