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	==History==		==History==
	The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm\|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)\|author=John Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=2 August ~~2022~~}}</ref>		The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm\|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)\|author=John Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref>

	In 2019, it was decided to merge the Directorate General of Military Training (DGMT) with ARTRAC.<ref name=integ1>[https://theprint.in/defence/in-the-works-for-army-training-command-wings-for-training-validation-more-officers/281680/ In the works for Army Training Command — wings for training, validation & more officers], [[The Print]], 24 Aug 2019.</ref> DGMT runs the [[Chail Military School#History\|Rashtriya Military Schools]] (RMS).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindustanlink.com/careertex/top-institutes-india/bangalore-military-school.htm\|title=Bangalore Military School, Bangalore Military School detailed information, Admission Process for Bangalore Military School\|access-date=22 June ~~2022~~}}</ref>		In 2019, it was decided to merge the Directorate General of Military Training (DGMT) with ARTRAC.<ref name=integ1>[https://theprint.in/defence/in-the-works-for-army-training-command-wings-for-training-validation-more-officers/281680/ In the works for Army Training Command — wings for training, validation & more officers], [[The Print]], 24 Aug 2019.</ref> DGMT runs the [[Chail Military School#History\|Rashtriya Military Schools]] (RMS).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindustanlink.com/careertex/top-institutes-india/bangalore-military-school.htm\|title=Bangalore Military School, Bangalore Military School detailed information, Admission Process for Bangalore Military School\|access-date=22 June 2016}}</ref>

	==Objectives==		==Objectives==
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	\|15 October 1999		\|15 October 1999
	\|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]		\|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Army Training Command may be moved from Shimla to Ambala \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-training-command-may-be-moved-from-shimla-to-ambala/story-yr07zI5U4tryVDm9SYeGvL.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=28 January ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Army Training Command may be moved from Shimla to Ambala \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-training-command-may-be-moved-from-shimla-to-ambala/story-yr07zI5U4tryVDm9SYeGvL.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=28 January 2019}}</ref>
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	\|H B Kala		\|H B Kala
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	\|[[63rd Cavalry (India)\|63rd Cavalry]]		\|[[63rd Cavalry (India)\|63rd Cavalry]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web\|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command\|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf\|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive\|date=1 April 2001\|access-date=4 July ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web\|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command\|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf\|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive\|date=1 April 2001\|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|Shantanu Choudhry		\|Shantanu Choudhry
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	\|31 December 2006		\|31 December 2006
	\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]		\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Kapoor to be new VCOAS; Panag, Jamwal to head N, E Cmds \|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2006/12/24/lt-gen-kapoor-to-be-new-vcoas-panag-jamwal-to-head-n-e-cmds-1167104766.html \|website=www.oneindia.com \|language=en \|date=26 December ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Kapoor to be new VCOAS; Panag, Jamwal to head N, E Cmds \|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2006/12/24/lt-gen-kapoor-to-be-new-vcoas-panag-jamwal-to-head-n-e-cmds-1167104766.html \|website=www.oneindia.com \|language=en \|date=26 December 2006}}</ref>
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	\|M L Naidu		\|M L Naidu
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	\|30 September 2007		\|30 September 2007
	\|[[Rajput Regiment]]		\|[[Rajput Regiment]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1 \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lt-gen-naidu-to-take-charge-on-january-1/story-ukwuX3LxaSJu399q908hJI.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=26 December ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1 \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lt-gen-naidu-to-take-charge-on-january-1/story-ukwuX3LxaSJu399q908hJI.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=26 December 2006}}</ref>
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	\|J K Mohanty		\|J K Mohanty
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	\|1 December 2010		\|1 December 2010
	\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]		\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Army training command gets new chief \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/army-training-command-gets-new-chief/story-4rpgKNJ38FuIcuOdB6MItL.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=1 October ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Army training command gets new chief \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/army-training-command-gets-new-chief/story-4rpgKNJ38FuIcuOdB6MItL.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=1 October 2009}}</ref>
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	\|K Surendra Nath		\|K Surendra Nath
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	\|30 April 2020		\|30 April 2020
	\|[[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]]		\|[[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Thimmaya takes over as GoC Army Training Command, Shimla \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-thimmaya-takes-over-as-goc-army-training-command-shimla/articleshow/66457073.cms?from=mdr \|website=The Economic Times \|date=1 November ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Thimmaya takes over as GoC Army Training Command, Shimla \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-thimmaya-takes-over-as-goc-army-training-command-shimla/articleshow/66457073.cms?from=mdr \|website=The Economic Times \|date=1 November 2018}}</ref>
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	\|[[Raj Shukla\|R Shukla]]		\|[[Raj Shukla\|R Shukla]]
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	\|31 March 2022		\|31 March 2022
	\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]		\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-raj-shukla-assumes-command-of-the-artrac/north/news/1977455.html\|title=Lt Gen Raj Shukla assumes command of the ARTRAC\|publisher=United News of India\|date=1 May 2020\|access-date=3 May ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-raj-shukla-assumes-command-of-the-artrac/north/news/1977455.html\|title=Lt Gen Raj Shukla assumes command of the ARTRAC\|publisher=United News of India\|date=1 May 2020\|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
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	\|[[Surinder Singh Mahal\|SS Mahal]]		\|[[Surinder Singh Mahal\|SS Mahal]]

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	\| unit_name = Army Training Command		\| unit_name = Army Training Command
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	\| garrison = [[Shimla]]		\| garrison = [[Shimla]]
	\| battles =		\| battles =
	\| notable_commanders = General [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]		\| notable_commanders = [[General (India)\|Gen]] [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]<br/> [[General (India)\|Gen]] [[J. J. Singh]]<br/> [[General (India)\|Gen]] [[Deepak Kapoor]]<br/> [[General (India)\|Gen]] [[Manoj Mukund Naravane\|M. M. Naravane]]
	\| specialization = [[Military education and training\|Training]]		\| specialization = [[Military education and training\|Training]]
	\| current_commander = Lt Gen [[~~Raj Shukla]], [[Yudh Seva Medal\|YSM]], [[Sena Medal~~\|SM]]<ref name=shukla>{{cite web\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/lt-gen-shukla-assumes-charge-of-artrac-79121\|title=Lt Gen Shukla assumes charge of ARTRAC\|work=The Tribune\|date=2 May 2020\|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>		\| current_commander = Lt Gen [[Surinder Singh Mahal\|SS Mahal]]
	\| commander1_label = [[General officer commanding\|GOC-in-C]]		\| commander1_label = [[General officer commanding\|GOC-in-C]]
	}}		}}
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	The '''Army Training Command''', abbreviated as '''ARTRAC''', is one of the seven commands of the [[Indian Army]]. It is currently based at [[Shimla]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ \|title=Ministry of Defence \|access-date=8 June 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405031810/http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ \|archive-date=5 April 2013 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It was established in 1991.		The '''Army Training Command''', abbreviated as '''ARTRAC''', is one of the seven commands of the [[Indian Army]]. It is currently based at [[Shimla]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ \|title=Ministry of Defence \|access-date=8 June 2013 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405031810/http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ \|archive-date=5 April 2013 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It was established in 1991.

	[[Lieutenant general\|Lieutenant General]] ~~[[Raj Shukla]], [[Yudh Seva Medal\|YSM]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]]~~ is the ~~present~~ commander.~~<ref name="shukla" />~~		[[Lieutenant general\|Lieutenant General]] SS Mahal is the current commander.

	==History==		==History==
	The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm\|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)\|author=John Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=2 August ~~2015~~}}</ref>		The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm\|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)\|author=John Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=2 August 2022}}</ref>

	In 2019, it was decided to merge the Directorate General of Military Training (DGMT) with ARTRAC.<ref name=integ1>[https://theprint.in/defence/in-the-works-for-army-training-command-wings-for-training-validation-more-officers/281680/ In the works for Army Training Command — wings for training, validation & more officers], [[The Print]], 24 Aug 2019.</ref> DGMT runs the [[Chail Military School#History\|Rashtriya Military Schools]] (RMS).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindustanlink.com/careertex/top-institutes-india/bangalore-military-school.htm\|title=Bangalore Military School, Bangalore Military School detailed information, Admission Process for Bangalore Military School\|access-date=22 June ~~2016~~}}</ref>		In 2019, it was decided to merge the Directorate General of Military Training (DGMT) with ARTRAC.<ref name=integ1>[https://theprint.in/defence/in-the-works-for-army-training-command-wings-for-training-validation-more-officers/281680/ In the works for Army Training Command — wings for training, validation & more officers], [[The Print]], 24 Aug 2019.</ref> DGMT runs the [[Chail Military School#History\|Rashtriya Military Schools]] (RMS).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindustanlink.com/careertex/top-institutes-india/bangalore-military-school.htm\|title=Bangalore Military School, Bangalore Military School detailed information, Admission Process for Bangalore Military School\|access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref>

	==Objectives==		==Objectives==
	~~It's~~ roles are to:		Its roles are to:
	* Formulate concepts and doctrines of warfare in the fields of strategy, operational art, tactics, logistics, training and human resource development stimulating a real-time scenario.		* Formulate concepts and doctrines of warfare in the fields of strategy, operational art, tactics, logistics, training and human resource development stimulating a real-time scenario.
	* Acts as the nodal agency for all institutional training in the Army		* Acts as the nodal agency for all institutional training in the Army
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	!References		!References
	\|-		\|-
	\|rowspan="25" \|[[Lieutenant General (India)\|Lieutenant General]]		\|rowspan="23" \|[[Lieutenant General (India)\|Lieutenant General]]
	\|A S Kalkat		\|A S Kalkat
	\|1 October 1991		\|1 October 1991
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	\|15 October 1999		\|15 October 1999
	\|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]		\|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Army Training Command may be moved from Shimla to Ambala \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-training-command-may-be-moved-from-shimla-to-ambala/story-yr07zI5U4tryVDm9SYeGvL.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=28 January ~~2019~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Army Training Command may be moved from Shimla to Ambala \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-training-command-may-be-moved-from-shimla-to-ambala/story-yr07zI5U4tryVDm9SYeGvL.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=28 January 2022}}</ref>
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	\|H B Kala		\|H B Kala
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	\|[[63rd Cavalry (India)\|63rd Cavalry]]		\|[[63rd Cavalry (India)\|63rd Cavalry]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web\|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command\|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf\|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive\|date=1 April 2001\|access-date=4 July ~~2020~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web\|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command\|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf\|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive\|date=1 April 2001\|access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|Shantanu Choudhry		\|Shantanu Choudhry
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	\|31 December 2006		\|31 December 2006
	\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]		\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Kapoor to be new VCOAS; Panag, Jamwal to head N, E Cmds \|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2006/12/24/lt-gen-kapoor-to-be-new-vcoas-panag-jamwal-to-head-n-e-cmds-1167104766.html \|website=www.oneindia.com \|language=en \|date=26 December ~~2006~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Kapoor to be new VCOAS; Panag, Jamwal to head N, E Cmds \|url=https://www.oneindia.com/2006/12/24/lt-gen-kapoor-to-be-new-vcoas-panag-jamwal-to-head-n-e-cmds-1167104766.html \|website=www.oneindia.com \|language=en \|date=26 December 2022}}</ref>
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	\|M L Naidu		\|M L Naidu
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	\|30 September 2007		\|30 September 2007
	\|[[Rajput Regiment]]		\|[[Rajput Regiment]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1 \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lt-gen-naidu-to-take-charge-on-january-1/story-ukwuX3LxaSJu399q908hJI.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=26 December ~~2006~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1 \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lt-gen-naidu-to-take-charge-on-january-1/story-ukwuX3LxaSJu399q908hJI.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=26 December 2022}}</ref>
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	\|J K Mohanty		\|J K Mohanty
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	\|1 December 2010		\|1 December 2010
	\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]		\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Army training command gets new chief \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/army-training-command-gets-new-chief/story-4rpgKNJ38FuIcuOdB6MItL.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=1 October ~~2009~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Army training command gets new chief \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/army-training-command-gets-new-chief/story-4rpgKNJ38FuIcuOdB6MItL.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en \|date=1 October 2022}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|K Surendra Nath		\|K Surendra Nath
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	\|30 April 2020		\|30 April 2020
	\|[[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]]		\|[[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Thimmaya takes over as GoC Army Training Command, Shimla \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-thimmaya-takes-over-as-goc-army-training-command-shimla/articleshow/66457073.cms?from=mdr \|website=The Economic Times \|date=1 November ~~2018~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lt Gen Thimmaya takes over as GoC Army Training Command, Shimla \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-thimmaya-takes-over-as-goc-army-training-command-shimla/articleshow/66457073.cms?from=mdr \|website=The Economic Times \|date=1 November 2022}}</ref>
	\|-		\|-
	\|[[Raj Shukla\|R Shukla]]		\|[[Raj Shukla\|R Shukla]]
	\|1 May 2020		\|1 May 2020
	\|~~Present~~		\|31 March 2022
	\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]		\|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-raj-shukla-assumes-command-of-the-artrac/north/news/1977455.html\|title=Lt Gen Raj Shukla assumes command of the ARTRAC\|publisher=United News of India\|date=1 May 2020\|access-date=3 May ~~2020~~}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-raj-shukla-assumes-command-of-the-artrac/north/news/1977455.html\|title=Lt Gen Raj Shukla assumes command of the ARTRAC\|publisher=United News of India\|date=1 May 2020\|access-date=3 May 2022}}</ref>
			\|-
			\|[[Surinder Singh Mahal\|SS Mahal]]
			\|1 April 2022
			\|Incumbent
			\|[[41st Armoured Regiment (India)\|41 Armoured Regiment]]
			\|<ref>{{cite web \|title=Lieutenant General Surinder Singh Mahal took over the command of ARTRAC today \|url=https://hindi.latestly.com/socially/india/lt-gen-ss-mahal-took-over-the-command-of-artrac-today-1279625.html\|publisher=Hindi Latestly\|date=1 April 2022}}</ref>
	\|}		\|}

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	\| notable_commanders = General [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]		\| notable_commanders = General [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]
	\| specialization = [[Military education and training\|Training]]		\| specialization = [[Military education and training\|Training]]
	\| current_commander = Lt Gen [[Raj Shukla]], [[YSM]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]] <ref name=shukla>{{cite web\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/lt-gen-shukla-assumes-charge-of-artrac-79121\|title=Lt Gen Shukla assumes charge of ARTRAC\|work=The Tribune\|date=2 May 2020\|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>		\| current_commander = Lt Gen [[Raj Shukla]], [[Yudh Seva Medal\|YSM]], [[Sena Medal\|SM]]<ref name=shukla>{{cite web\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/lt-gen-shukla-assumes-charge-of-artrac-79121\|title=Lt Gen Shukla assumes charge of ARTRAC\|work=The Tribune\|date=2 May 2020\|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
	\| commander1_label = [[General officer commanding\|GOC-in-C]]		\| commander1_label = [[General officer commanding\|GOC-in-C]]
	}}		}}
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	The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm\|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)\|author=John Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref>		The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm\|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)\|author=John Pike\|work=globalsecurity.org\|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref>

			In 2019, it was decided to merge the Directorate General of Military Training (DGMT) with ARTRAC.<ref name=integ1>[https://theprint.in/defence/in-the-works-for-army-training-command-wings-for-training-validation-more-officers/281680/ In the works for Army Training Command — wings for training, validation & more officers], [[The Print]], 24 Aug 2019.</ref> DGMT runs the [[Chail Military School#History\|Rashtriya Military Schools]] (RMS).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindustanlink.com/careertex/top-institutes-india/bangalore-military-school.htm\|title=Bangalore Military School, Bangalore Military School detailed information, Admission Process for Bangalore Military School\|access-date=22 June 2016}}</ref>

			==Objectives==
	It's roles are to:		It's roles are to:
	* Formulate concepts and doctrines of warfare in the fields of strategy, operational art, tactics, logistics, training and human resource development stimulating a real-time scenario.		* Formulate concepts and doctrines of warfare in the fields of strategy, operational art, tactics, logistics, training and human resource development stimulating a real-time scenario.
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	\|rowspan="21" \|[[Lieutenant General (India)\|Lieutenant General]]		\|rowspan="25" \|[[Lieutenant General (India)\|Lieutenant General]]
	\|A S Kalkat		\|A S Kalkat
	\|1 October 1991		\|1 October 1991
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	\|-		\|-
	\|~~S. S.~~ Mehta		\|Shamsher Singh Mehta
	\|1 April 2001		\|1 April 2001
	\|~~1 January 2003~~		\|
	\|[[63rd Cavalry (India)\|63rd Cavalry]]		\|[[63rd Cavalry (India)\|63rd Cavalry]]
	\|<ref>{{cite web\|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command\|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf\|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive\|date=1 April 2001\|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>		\|<ref>{{cite web\|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command\|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf\|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive\|date=1 April 2001\|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
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			\|Shantanu Choudhry
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			\|31 December 2002
			\|[[Regiment of Artillery (India)\|Regiment of Artillery]]
			\|<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/minor-reshuffle-likely-at-army-hq/article27878506.ece\|title=Minor reshuffle likely at Army hq.\|date=2002-11-01\|access-date=2021-07-22}}</ref>
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	\|[[J. J. Singh]]		\|[[J. J. Singh]]
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{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = Army Training Command
| image = IA Training Command.jpg
| image_size = 200
| caption = Army Training Command's insignia today
| dates = 1991 – Present
| country = {{flag|India}}
| branch = {{Army|india}}
| type = [[Formation (military)|Command]]
| size =
| command_structure =
| garrison = [[Shimla]]
| battles =
| notable_commanders = General [[Shankar Roy Chowdhury]]
| specialization = [[Military education and training|Training]]
| current_commander = Lt Gen [[Raj Shukla]], [[YSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]] <ref name=shukla>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/lt-gen-shukla-assumes-charge-of-artrac-79121|title=Lt Gen Shukla assumes charge of ARTRAC|work=The Tribune|date=2 May 2020|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
| commander1_label = [[General officer commanding|GOC-in-C]]
}}

The '''Army Training Command''', abbreviated as '''ARTRAC''', is one of the seven commands of the [[Indian Army]]. It is currently based at [[Shimla]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ |title=Ministry of Defence |access-date=8 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405031810/http://www.mod.nic.in/aforces/ |archive-date=5 April 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It was established in 1991.

[[Lieutenant general|Lieutenant General]] [[Raj Shukla]], [[Yudh Seva Medal|YSM]], [[Sena Medal|SM]] is the present commander.<ref name="shukla" />

==History==
The Army Training Command was established on 1 October 1991 at [[Mhow]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]] and moved to [[Shimla]] on 31 March 1993.<ref>[http://www.indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=L1gH5c3xwJIsUURx3nBhUg==&ParentID=SNgrCYX0ZpY0FvcVpBl86w== An introduction] Indian Army</ref> The main aim of the command is to maximize effectiveness of the training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/artrac.htm|title=Army Training Command (ARTRAC)|author=John Pike|work=globalsecurity.org|access-date=2 August 2015}}</ref>

It's roles are to:
* Formulate concepts and doctrines of warfare in the fields of strategy, operational art, tactics, logistics, training and human resource development stimulating a real-time scenario.
* Acts as the nodal agency for all institutional training in the Army
* Evolve joint doctrines in conjunction with other Services

== List of Commanders ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Rank
!Name
!Appointment Date
!Left Office
!Unit of Commission
!References
|-
|rowspan="21" |[[Lieutenant General (India)|Lieutenant General]]
|A S Kalkat
|1 October 1991
|31 July 1992
|[[8th Gorkha Rifles]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/community/sky-diving-bike-stunts-leave-spectators-spellbound/140369.html|title=Sky diving, bike stunts leave spectators spellbound}}</ref>
|-
|[[Shankar Roychowdhury]]
|1 August 1992
|22 November 1994
|[[20 Lancers (India)|20th Lancers]]
|<ref>{{cite web |last1=December 15 |first1=india today digital |last2=December 15 |first2=india today digital |last3=July 18 |first3=india today digital |last4=Ist |first4=india today digital |title=Shankar Roy Chowdhury appointed new chief of army staff |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/signposts/story/19941215-shankar-roy-chowdhury-appointed-new-chief-of-army-staff-810028-1994-12-15 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|S K Sharma
|22 November 1994
|31 March 1997
|[[Indian Army Armoured Corps|Armoured Corps]]
|
|-
|Vijay Oberoi
|1 April 1997
|15 October 1999
|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Army Training Command may be moved from Shimla to Ambala |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-training-command-may-be-moved-from-shimla-to-ambala/story-yr07zI5U4tryVDm9SYeGvL.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=28 January 2019}}</ref>
|-
|H B Kala
|15 October 1999
|1 April 2001
|[[Jat Regiment]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Gen Kala takes over as ARTRAC chief |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99oct16/himachal.htm}}</ref>
|-
|S. S. Mehta
|1 April 2001
|1 January 2003
|[[63rd Cavalry (India)|63rd Cavalry]]
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Lt. Gen. S. S. Mehta Takes Over Army Training Command|url=http://pibarchive.nic.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/2001-APRIL-JULY-DEFENCE-II/PDF/DEF-2001-04-01_001.pdf|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive|date=1 April 2001|access-date=4 July 2020}}</ref>
|-
|[[J. J. Singh]]
|1 January 2003
|30 January 2004
|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=The colours of Army green |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/static/html/fl2026/stories/20040102002803800.htm |website=frontline.thehindu.com}}</ref>
|-
|K Nagaraj
|1 February 2004
|15 August 2005
|[[Maratha Light Infantry]]
|<ref>{{cite web |last1=Feb 9 |first1=Rahul Singh |title='Ganpat' generals going great guns {{!}} Chandigarh News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Ganpat-generals-going-great-guns/articleshow/484259.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Deepak Kapoor]]
|15 August 2005
|31 September 2005
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Nagalim.NL News |url=http://www.nagalim.nl/news/00000168.htm |website=www.nagalim.nl}}</ref>
|-
|K S Jamwal
|1 October 2005
|31 December 2006
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Kapoor to be new VCOAS; Panag, Jamwal to head N, E Cmds |url=https://www.oneindia.com/2006/12/24/lt-gen-kapoor-to-be-new-vcoas-panag-jamwal-to-head-n-e-cmds-1167104766.html |website=www.oneindia.com |language=en |date=26 December 2006}}</ref>
|-
|M L Naidu
|1 January 2007
|30 September 2007
|[[Rajput Regiment]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Naidu to take charge on January 1 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lt-gen-naidu-to-take-charge-on-january-1/story-ukwuX3LxaSJu399q908hJI.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=26 December 2006}}</ref>
|-
|J K Mohanty
|1 October 2007
|30 September 2009
|[[Dogra Regiment]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=English Releases |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?relid=31601 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
|-
|B S Jaswal
|1 October 2009
|1 December 2010
|[[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles|JAK Rifles]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen B S Jaswal takes charge of Northern Command today - Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/lt-gen-b-s-jaswal-takes-charge-of-northern-command-today/523586/ |website=archive.indianexpress.com}}</ref>
|-
|A S Lamba
|1 October 2009
|1 December 2010
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Army training command gets new chief |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/army-training-command-gets-new-chief/story-4rpgKNJ38FuIcuOdB6MItL.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=1 October 2009}}</ref>
|-
|K Surendra Nath
|1 January 2011
|30 May 2013
|[[Mechanised Infantry Regiment|Mechanised Infantry]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hillpost.in/2010/12/lt-gen-k-surendra-nath-takes-charge-of-artrac/25482/|title=LT Gen K Surendra Nath takes charge of ARTRAC – Hill Post}}</ref>
|-
|Sanjeev Madhok
|1 June 2013
|30 July 2015
|[[Brigade of The Guards|Brigade of Guards]]
|<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pioneer |first1=The |title=lt Gen Madhok takes over command of Army training |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2013/state-editions/lt-gen-madhok-takes-over-command-of-army-training.html |website=The Pioneer |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Pattiarimal Mohamadali Hariz|P M Hariz]]
|1 August 2015
|31 August 2016
| [[Mechanised Infantry Regiment|Mechanized Infantry]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories3909_Lt_Gen_Hariz_assumes_charge_of_ARTRAC.htm|title=..:: India Strategic ::. APPOINTMENTS: Lt Gen Hariz assumes charge of ARTRAC|website=www.indiastrategic.in|access-date=2019-11-08}}</ref>
|-
| [[Dewan Rabindranath Soni|D R Soni]]
|17 September 2016
|30 November 2017
|[[Central India Horse]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/lt-gen-soni-is-goc-in-chief-of-artrac/296728.html|title=Lt Gen Soni is GOC-in-Chief of ARTRAC}}</ref>
|-
|[[Manoj Mukund Naravane|M M Naravane]]
|1 December 2017
|30 September 2018
|[[Sikh Light Infantry]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/lt-gen-naravane-takes-over-as-artrac-chief/506687.html|title=Lt Gen Naravane takes over as ARTRAC chief}}</ref>
|-
|[[Pattacheruvanda C. Thimayya|P C Thimayya]]
|1 November 2018
|30 April 2020
|[[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Lt Gen Thimmaya takes over as GoC Army Training Command, Shimla |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/lt-gen-thimmaya-takes-over-as-goc-army-training-command-shimla/articleshow/66457073.cms?from=mdr |website=The Economic Times |date=1 November 2018}}</ref>
|-
|[[Raj Shukla|R Shukla]]
|1 May 2020
|Present
|[[Regiment of Artillery]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-raj-shukla-assumes-command-of-the-artrac/north/news/1977455.html|title=Lt Gen Raj Shukla assumes command of the ARTRAC|publisher=United News of India|date=1 May 2020|access-date=3 May 2020}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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